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2017-2018 Honda CR-V: 1.5T oil dilution

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What goes wrong

The 1.5 turbo can push fuel into the oil (rising oil level, gas smell on dipstick), especially short trips and cold climates. Honda issued software/hardware fixes.

Federal record for the 2018 Honda CR-V, pulled from NHTSA when this page was built:
2111 owner complaints on file , most-reported: ENGINE (380) · STEERING (317) · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (251).
5 safety recalls listed.
Complaint volume tracks how many were sold as well as how they held up , read it as a pattern, not a score. Counts change; confirm live at nhtsa.gov or by running the free check below.
Rough cost: $0 if managed · engine wear risk if ignored. Broad estimates , labor rates and parts vary widely by region and shop.

What to do about it

Before you hand over cash: Pull the dipstick: overfull or smells like gas = negotiate and verify the campaign work was done.

Whatever you find, a $100-150 pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is the cheapest money you’ll spend on any used car , including this one.

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