I purchased my car from brown's honda 712 crain highway, glen burnie, md 21061 on june 20,2017. On october 6, 2018 ibecame aware of a very serious problem with my car that has the new 1.5 l turbocharged engine. I noticed that the oil level, as shown on the dip stick, was at least 0.5 inches above the top fill mark. I immediately drained the oil and discovered that the volume of oil was 4.75 quarts or 28% above the car's specification of 3.7 quarts. The drained oil was very black in color and to the touch felt less viscous than new 0-20 oil. It appears that the increased volume is due to gasoline mixing with the oil. On oct 6,2018 (current odometer reading11467 miles) the oil had run in the engine for about 5400 miles. My first oil change at the dealer was at 6000 miles on 4/16/2018. As you are aware, dilutionof the oil with gasoline is a serious problem that will inevitably lead to premature engine failure and operability/safety problems in the future such as stalling. I visited the brown's honda dealership today 10/8/2018 and explained the issue stated above. The service director, advised me to keep checking the oil level and come back if any running issues occur. The dealer isunable to correct the issue of gasoline leaking into the oil.this problem substantially impairs the future value of my car and potentially it's safety. Gasoline in the engine oil will lead to premature engine failure.
2017 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints
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Oil-dilution problem ,oil level on dip stick is way above high mark on dip stick and smell fuel on dip stick
Oil dilution. Strong gas smell in the cabin and coming from the exhaust system in cold morning start. Oil level is higher and above the max line on the dip stick.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced at apple honda (2219, 1212 loucks rd, york, pa 17404. 717‑848‑2600), he checked his oil and it was a dark color and it smelt like fuel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed the failure and stated that it was normal and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they were aware of the failure but no remedy was available at this time. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The VIN was not available.
I was driving north on hwy 86 from the city of imperial ca. When I set my cruise control at 65 MPH suddenly start going up and down with the speed ( going up to 67 and down to 64) with no vehicles in front of me. I arrive to my house and after hearing problems with the stalling on the cr-v models , my husband check the oil and it smell a lot to gasoline.
Sometimes, I am able to smell odor of gasoline during driving in the cabin from last winter season. It is getting worse during these days. I found 2017-2018 cr-v engine has problem which engine oil mixes with gasoline. I checked oil level and it is really increased and I could smell gasoline with engine oil. How can I solve this problem? I am not able to find recall information. I think it is quite severe and affect to driving and car maintenance.
At 6,000 miles engine is experiencing oil dilution. Oil is above max level on dipstick and smells strongly of gas, vehicle was cold and stationary when oil level was checked. Called a nearby honda service center and they advised that the vehicle should be brought in for an oil change. The vehicle was just in for scheduled maintenance (including an oil change) 1,000 miles ago. An automobile should not require an oil change after 1,000 miles of use.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. While driving various speeds and when starting the vehicle, all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to billy wood honda (1909 w hillsboro st, el dorado, ar 71730, (870) 863-5400) where the computer was updated, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where the contact was notified that the manufacturer updated the computer again. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred for a third time, but the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. Also, while inspecting the oil, the contact noticed it was overfilled and smelled like fuel. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 9,300.
At 15,000 miles, I have found that gasoline is contaminating the crankcase oil even though I do not live in a cold climate or drive very short distances. My local honda dealer has confirmed this problem but has no fix and has received no guidance from honda.
Excessive fluid in oil pan and strong smell of gasoline when having my oil changed. Oil change was done at valvoline service center
After reading a consumer reports article about gasoline in the oil, asking owners to check oil level, I did it and found out that the oil level was about one inch above the maximum mark. I also noticed that the tip of the dipstick smells of gasoline. I checked the oil level in the morning before the car was driven since yesterday. Please see the attached picture of the dipstick.
2 separate concerns! In the past year there have been several occasions that I smelled gasoline inside the vehicle. When first entering after the car had been parked. This occurred during the past 6 to 8 months. Strong odor. There is gasoline mixing with the engine oil. When you check the oil level it is always way overfilled. It is overfilled due to the gasoline mixing with the engine oil. Lubricating oil is being mixed with solvent - gas. There is the very strong odor of gas as soon as you pull the oil dipstick. The honda dealership did not make any repair, this is noted on my work order.
I have observed high oil levels and raw fuel odors on the dip stck, along with raw fuel odors in the cabin. I know honda is aware of the issue but has offered no guidance. Tell they have a fix in place, honda should be giving free oil changes to prevent engine damage and premature wear and tear.
When driving and approaching to enter to a highway when you have to speed up the cr-v hesitates to build speed and somewhat stalls even when flooring the throttle pedal. Incoming traffic suddenly need to lower their speed and I became concerned that they possibly could hit me. The cr-v resumed to build up speed and function properly but at a great expense of being utterly nervous when this could haplen again. The unit was just serviced for oil and filter and inspected. What should I do?
Gas smell after turning motor off, gas in engine oil
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. The contact stated that fuel was detected inside the vehicle and in the engine oil without warning. The contact called love honda at (352) 628-4600 (located at 2219 s suncoast blvd, homosassa, fl 34448) and was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,968.
Fuel getting in oil, level is high on dipstick, smells like gas on dipstick and in car when its cold outside.
Gas is mixing in with my oil causing it to dilute oil.
Engine oil smell like a gas,gas run into/mix with engine oil,engine oil level rising each week. Definitely effect the vehicle use life. In the winter season,car heater has to wait a long time to get heat from air conditioner.
Gas in oil
On several separate occasions the car has lost power and stalled while I was driving.
Gasoline mixing into engine oil - 1.5 liter engine. First noticed at 3000 miles, now again at 7700 miles.
Honda has over 19,000 miles and read about gas in oil. As a former mech. I checked dipstick and yep, can smell gasoline in oil. Checked another SUV I have to be sure not crazy and gas is present.
Fuel is mixing with the motor oil and diluting it. Oil level rises above the full mark on the oil dipstick and has an odor of fuel. I had a professional oil analysis performed that confirmed that the oil is being diluted and viscosity lost. A copy is attached. The flash point also is reduced. This problem could affect engine performance and become a safety issue. The problem is ongoing. The date given is the date of the attached report.
My car developed the gas-in-oil problem that has been reported on. Took to dealer, who opened a ticket with honda. Problem continues, no fix offered yet. Third party used oil analysis confirms the problem.
Oil volume increases over time. Ok smells like gasoline and turns black. Heater barely works in the winter. Honda has acknowledged the problem and suggested more frequent oil changes due to fuel dilution. However they refuse to pay for the oil changes. I have documentation of the issue from my honda dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cr-v. While driving various low and high speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle when the engine was started. Also, the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. During another occurrence, all of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle entered into limp mode. Furthermore, the ABS engaged without warning on two occasions. Rossi honda (1517 s delsea drive, vineland, new jersey 08360, (856) 692-1700) diagnosed that the oil was diluted with fuel and updated the vehicle's sensing software system; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Upon starting my 2017 honda crv which has the 1.5l turbocharged engine, I smell an odor of gasoline. The gasoline odor is also perceived driving or stopped at a stop light.
There is a strong smell of gasoline on the dipstick when checking oil levels. Oil levels are up to 1 inch above the highest measurable level on the dip stick. I had the oil analyzed and it showed >5% oil dilution. City gas mileage is 21-22 mpg -- way below advertised mpg. See attachments.
A few weeks ago, my wife and I were driving on the interstate and noticed a gasoline smell in the passenger compartment, which lasted a short period of time and went away. On another occasion we noticed the smell again. I checked the fuel fill tube but found no problem there. I also checked under the hood and detected a fuel smell but saw no evidence of a leak. While under the hood I checked the oil and smelled a strong fuel smell in the oil. The fluid level on the dipstick was 7/8' above full level. I checked and double checked the levels and smell and there was definitely gasoline in the oil. I contacted the dealership (johnson city honda in johnson city, tn) and was told that this was a characteristic of the 1.5l engine when it was driven at low speeds and should be 'driven at higher speeds on the freeway to 'burn off' the fuel in the oil'! (we had just returned from a 750 mile interstate trip).they did change the oil but there was no resolution to the problem. Since then the oil level has increased to ' above full level and the fuel smell is present. In my opinion, gasoline in the oil presents a safety hazard in that it can ignite under extreme heat conditions and can cause respiratory issues with passengers when the smell migrates to the passenger compartment. I have received information that honda has recalled approximately 350,000 of these vehicles in the asian market, but they have not made any attempt to correct the problem in the u.s.
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