Parts for your 2013 Honda Cr-v-Oil filter

2013 Honda CR‑V oil filter: what it does and when to replace it

Per Honda’s own technical references — the 2013 Honda CR‑V Owner’s Manual, the Honda Service Manual for the K24 petrol and N22 diesel engines, and Honda Genuine Parts catalogues — this model is factory‑fitted with an engine oil filter. It’s a core service item, not optional.

The oil filter on a 2013 CR‑V quietly does the heavy lifting. As oil circulates, the filter traps metal flecks, carbon, sludge and dust so the engine’s bearings, cam lobes and VTEC/VTC hardware stay protected. A healthy filter keeps oil pressure stable, flow consistent at cold start, and wear to a minimum — which is why every service counts.

Honda pairs oil‑filter replacement with each engine oil change. The Maintenance Minder on the dash calls the shots, but in Australian and New Zealand conditions most workshops service these at roughly 10,000–15,000 km or 6–12 months, whichever comes first. Short trips, towing, dusty roads or lots of idling? Lean towards the earlier end of that range.

Best practice for owners and techs alike looks like this:

• Use quality parts: a genuine Honda filter or a reputable equivalent matched to the engine (2.4‑litre petrol vs diesel have different fitments).
• Prep properly: lightly oil the new filter’s gasket, spin on till it seats, then tighten 3/4 turn by hand (or about 12 N·m if using a torque adapter).
• Mind the sump plug: fit a fresh washer and torque the drain plug to about 39 N·m.
• Refill and check: the 2.4‑litre petrol takes roughly 4.2 L with a new filter of 0W‑20. Start the engine, check for leaks, then top up to the dipstick mark. Diesel capacities and grades differ — verify by VIN and handbook.

Tell‑tales that an oil filter is overdue can include oil darkening unusually fast, a brief rattle on cold start, or an oil pressure light flicker. None of those should be ignored. Dispose of the old filter and oil through proper recycling streams — easy win for the planet.

Look after the filter and fresh oil will keep the CR‑V’s engine running sweet, efficient and ready for another long stretch of kilometres.

Popular questions

Which oil filter fits a 2013 Honda CR‑V?
The 2.4‑litre petrol uses a common Honda spin‑on filter size, the exact part number depends on supersession in the parts catalogue. Diesel models use a different filter. The safest bet is to match by VIN or engine code to ensure the right thread, gasket diameter and bypass spec.

How often should the oil filter be changed?
Every time the oil is changed. Follow the Maintenance Minder, but many AU/NZ services land at 10,000–15,000 km or 6–12 months. For heavy use (lots of short runs, towing, dust), change it earlier.

What torque and oil do they take?
Typical Honda specs are about 39 N·m for the sump plug and roughly 12 N·m (or 3/4 turn past contact) for the filter. The 2.4‑litre petrol generally uses 0W‑20 and about 4.2 litres with a new filter. Always confirm specifics in the owner’s manual for the exact engine and market.