Will the 2019 CRV still experience oil dilution?
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2019 CRV will not experience oil dilution. The 2019 Honda CRV is equipped with a 1.5T engine and a 2.0L hybrid engine. The 1.5T engine delivers a maximum horsepower of 190 HP and peak torque of 243 N·m, paired with either a 6MT transmission or a CVT transmission, meeting China's National VI emission standards. The 2.0L hybrid two-wheel-drive Jingchi version (National VI) adopts a hybrid front-wheel-drive ECVT continuously variable transmission, powered by an LFA11 model 2.0L 146 HP engine and 184 HP electric motor, with peak torque of 175 N·m.
As an owner of a 2019 CR-V, I've specifically researched this issue. After the 2018 recall, Honda adjusted the fuel injection volume and ECU programming for the 2019 model. None of the northern drivers in our car owners' group, who operate in temperatures as low as -20°C, have reported engine oil exceeding the upper limit. Occasionally, some oil cap emulsification is observed during winter with frequent short trips, but the manual states this is normal. The most accurate way to measure oil level is to wait three minutes after turning off the engine. I always keep an eye on the dipstick during maintenance, and after two years of driving, I haven't noticed any oil dilution. It's been much more worry-free compared to the turbocharged cars I've driven before.
