Engine Oil Problem

2.4 l is an older design, doesn't have turbocharger, so it is completely different engine. I haven't heard any fuel dilution complaints so far.

I have a 2018 cr-v lx with the 2.4 engine. No problems whatsoever with mine. Average 30 mpg in the city. Love this SUV.

AutoExpert.com.au has a very good explanation of how oil dilution occurs (albeit Mazda is the subject car, but perhaps the Honda direct-fuel-injected engines are experiencing similar). He states that all engines experience oil dilution at various levels. Cold start, short trips, premature shut down, are the most abusive operating method from your engine with any type of fuel injection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMX94zarLs4 Thus if you make too many short drives that don't heat-up the engine, oil dilution from gasoline should be worse in any type fuel-injection engine.

I wanted to add to this forum to report that this problem is more prevalent than claimed. The problem in my honda developed within 2,000 miles. Stalling, lurching, fuel in oil. No fix for Kansas or Missouri currently slated. However, Honda must recognize that this is a real problem. It is widespread. I'm documenting everything with the dealer and will enact the lemon law if this is not repaired within 4 efforts as stipulated under law. As the first occurrence happened within a month of ownership, I would expect that Honda must fix this within the next few months. Advice to all: DON'T BUY A HONDA UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS ADDRESSED.

I purchased a 2018 Honda CR-V LX with the 2.4L engine to avoid this issue. I’ve owned the vehicle 2 weeks and have 800 miles on it and I have gas in the oil. I took to dealership and they confirmed that my oil level is reading high and that a strong Odor of gasoline is on my dip stick. I am so distraught by this. I’m reading everywhere that Honda isn’t doing anything to correct the problem and I don’t know what to do. How do I enforce the lemon law? What steps must I take?

http://www.hondaproblems.com/oil-dilution/

https://www.vehie.com/complaints/honda?component_id=24

https://www.vehie.com/complaints/honda?component_id=8

I have been looking seriously at buying one of these CRV's. I was unaware of the oil- gasoline problem until doing my due diligence research - I have owned other problematic cars, so always do my homework. It appears Honda is being way slow about addressing this problem, so I suspect they don't fully understand it. Likewise, the proposed fix of a software tweak and an oil change seems quite minimal. My larger concern is engine life, especially with that high speed turbo. Oil is cheap and its purpose is lubrication, ie keep moving parts from experiencing metal to metal contact. Oil combined with any liquid, even a small amount, loses the ability to do this job effectively. Oil combined with gasoline (a solvent) destroys the film of lubricant that is keeping the moving parts separated. Add to this the very high RPM's of the turbo unit and I see a recipe for engine failure. Is Honda merely trying to get these cars to limp through the warranty period so the owner gets to face the major expense later, on his own? Still like the car - looking or some expert input.

I purchased a 2018 CRV with the 2.4£ engine last October in Texas and have the same gas in oil issue. Service advisor said that both engines share common components and that both are affected by this issue.

I have decided to bypass the Honda CRV for now. Can't seem to get a satisfying answer re: the fuel in oil issue. From one service manager - its only a problem on cars in cold weather climates. That is not a good answer - see Thad's reply re: his CRV in Texas. Tried for a similar request at a second dealership - thus far, that service mgr. has been unavailable each time I call - never a good sign. Still like the car, but Honda's response appears anemic at best - it appears they are hiding something on this issue - not even extending additional warranty coverage on the engine.

Such a shame. The CRV could have been a near perfect vehicle for my needs but I’ll have to pass on dealing with engine issues. After reading about the Honda issues and the problems plaguing Subaru; I have decided to just give up researching.