2026 Honda CR-V transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs
GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2026 Honda CR-V (L15BE 1.5L 4-cylinder RS) uses the B8RA automatic transmission, which holds 3.7 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Brake fluid is DOT 3.
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Key takeaways
- Transmission: B8RA automatic transmission, 3.7 qt total fill.
- Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
- Brake fluid: DOT 3.
- Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.
| Engine | Transmission | Total fill | Fluid spec | Brake fluid | Gear oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L15BE 1.5L 4-cylinder RS | B8RA automatic | 3.7 qt | per owner's manual | DOT 3 | transfer case 1.35 qt |
| LFC3 2L 4-cylinder RS | - | - | per owner's manual | DOT 3 | transfer case 1.35 qt |
Fluids for the 2026 Honda CR-V
Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.
Transmission fluidYou need about 4 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps
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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.