I would not put anything into that new engine. I have a hybrid Sport and I am getting almost 42 driving mostly highway. My oil is still clear after 5,000 miles too. This SUV is incredible.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thats impressive. What speed do you mainly drive at on highway? Any inclines/declines? Strange we’re having a 10mpg difference. My oil was 60%. At 5k miles.

@dewey79

Жыл бұрын

My oil percentage was the same. I live in Georgia and drive mostly 60 mph to 75 mph. I ease up on the acceleration going downhill to make sure EV Mo kicks in.

@horrornights7572

Жыл бұрын

How do you feel about hyper dipping the Honda logo on the rims?

@andrewcline4226

Жыл бұрын

Do you have the AWD model?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

I was looking at. They’re really tiny. Not sure how well they would stay. That is the last piece forsure tho

I have a 2023 too love it. You should always start with paint protection film on front. I've got headlights done, a small piece of ppf for hood. Getting front bumper done soon. Love the mats.

Purchased a 2024 CRV sports touring edition and could not be happier ..

Looks great! Keep it up!

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I would recommend using Chemical Guys jet seal for UV protection on your headlights. It’s the best. It’s kinda pricey but have been using it for years and it truly works. I do a coat about every 5 months and it stands up well to the harsh texas heat.

I love that crv hybrid. So smooth and comfortable.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Soooo smoooth

How did you hyperdip the front chrome nostrils? Did you remove them first?

After 1k miles of my new Hybrid Sport FWD, in Econ drive mode, I'm averaging 40mpg. And that's driving in triple-digit heat here in Texas with the fantastic A/C keeping everything cool (set at 78F). I keep the car in our garage for that reason. I've also installed Crossbars up top. Thinking of adding the Moonroof Visor for later this year when temps finally cool down, but so far I can't find any new CRV that has the visor on it; would love to see how it looks 360.

Scotty Kilmer recommends against Sea-foam saying it was not designed for modern gasoline direct-injection engines. FWIW he prefers Gumout Multi-System Tuneup. But if it were my brand new Honda I wouldn't put any additives in it this early on. Nice video. Thanks!

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the headsup. Ill check it out.

Our 2023 CRV has been great. Just turned 1000 miles. We are on our third tank of gas and each tank has gotten 39+ mpg. I do drive in econ mode, use top tier fuel, 65 mph on the highway. More highway than in town as we live 20+ miles from town. As for Sea Foam, I use it in all small engines and off road gas equip. I don't think it could damage anything used as directed.

@parrou3

Жыл бұрын

what about torque and power? are you satisfied, do you have experience with previous CRV turbo, do you feel less power & torque?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@assembler234

Жыл бұрын

@@parrou3 I am satisfied with the torque and power. I do not have experience with a CRV turbo. My wife and I are 65 years old and probably drive more conservatively than most. I believe driving habits are the most important factor in achieving good fuel economy. I have also have become a believer in the regen paddles on the steering wheel. That is a feature that I am not familiar with but am trying to create a habit of using them whenever possible. Using them instead of constantly braking and accelerating not only helps with fuel economy but should help extend the life of brake components.

@jacobkummer2067

8 ай бұрын

What is top tier fuel?

Crazy on gas mileage but I’ve gotten over 46-48 avg mpg on 5 tanks of gas so far and 3100 miles on car so far. Using Top Tier gas and mostly suburban driving, stop and go, but many 40-50 mph roads. Not hard on the peddle and using paddle shifters and mostly D mode. Your car looks great! Nice job!

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thats hecka impressive. The car is designed for 45 mph. So that works well for you. I use top tier too. Mostly drive 70

@jacobkummer2067

8 ай бұрын

Top tier gas meaning what?

@sergioferrer4185

8 ай бұрын

Which one do you use 87, 89, 93 octane in gas??

@KK-op9wm

8 ай бұрын

Google Top Tier Gas and it will tell you about it and the gas stations that sell it. I use regular 87 octane@@jacobkummer2067

@KK-op9wm

8 ай бұрын

standard 87 octane gas @@sergioferrer4185

I enjoy all your videos. My wife and I reserved a CR-V RS e:HEV (ASEAN release) and can't wait to drive it, but your videos are next best thing to the real drive. Someday, enthusiasts may be able to hack the engine and battery management system for better performance. I'm almost certain it is all preset to conservative settings, but the motors can give much more.

@gilbs72

10 ай бұрын

For ASEAN, I believe we are getting the panoramic sunroof and all-digital instrument cluster, but in some countries (like mine, Philippines) we only get the AWD on the gasoline version. Coming from my 23 year old RD1, I might miss the AWD traction.

How has the Hyperdip held up on your exhaust tips? Has there been any issues due to heat for example? Just did my emblems with shadow black and turned out pretty well.

@UCversace

8 ай бұрын

No issues whatsoever. I did have a caustic bird 🦅 💩 on my front ring that was hyperdipped. I washed too aggressively and combined with the acidic 💩 it took a piece of dip off. So i had to redo it. Im so fast at it now that its not too big a deal.

Badass ride, and 2A friendly too 🎉

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Ty!

Great vid. Did you get ceramic coating?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I did not do any ceramic coat from the dealer

Love the videos, keep'em coming! Got my 2023 CR-V Sport Hybrid two weeks ago. I'm at almost 600 miles. I love it! I got 35.9 actual mpg on my first tank although the computer showed 38.3 mpg. That's on a mix of city and highway on econ mode. At 8,000 miles has your maintenance minder come on yet for your first scheduled service? Just wondering. I've been thinking about doing an oil change around 1,000 miles to get rid of any break-in debris. I'll have to do it myself since I've heard Honda won't service until it's at 15% oil life. Thank you and safe travels!

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Honda told me soonest was 5000 miles. And to not change it sooner because they have break in additives in that first oil. It was 60% when they changed it.

@gferr991

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace So at 60% when they changed it, was that before or after the maintenance minder came on?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

@@gferr991 i had a code come up as A1. Which is the initial oil change maintenance. That popped up around 5k miles

@gferr991

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace Thank you for the info, I really appreciate it! Did they do the service as part of the Honda Service Pass? I think it's supposed to be included for 2 years or 24,000 miles free of charge (or tacked on to the price of the vehicle).

2023 CRV Hybrid Sport here in Meteorite Metallic Grey/Black out package, really like it. Leaps and bounds better than our previous 2019. Also in SoCal - HB/OC. Two questions: 1) Front hood deflector actually deflect? Do you notice a difference? 2) Uphill (steep grade) freeway power. Does yours stay in a very low gear causing really high rpms and yet slow speed. Just going up the toll roads (241, 73 or up 15 towards Vegas) the car really strains. Like the computer is using the wrong gear and holding it too long. Our little Corolla Hybrid does not have that problem. Feels like a old VW bug going up a hill...?

@UCversace

11 ай бұрын

I never drove it without the deflector. I still get some bug splats. But probably not as many as without it. Uphill 241 definitely hits the high rpms. And fuel drops like 5mpg. Cvt things

Do you have a video that demonstrates how you paint those front bumper exhaust like rings?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Ive got videos for the emblems. And the exhaust is in this video. Same process. Just tape em off and spray 8 coats. Very easy

Thanks for everything! Is it true that the e-brake can only be engaged after the car is turned off?

@UCversace

8 ай бұрын

No. I turn it on when the car is on a lot. When i step out to move something.

My average for 2k miles is about 37 mpg with quite a bit of idle time which reduces MPG. But I drive super calm, mostly city driving, flat FL land. It is what it is, the car is very heavy, boxy, large enough. I would be happy even if I get less MPG.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Whats strange to me is i used to get 36 consistently. Then last 2 tanks its been 33. Strange. I used to hit 40 sometimes early on. But not in a long time.

@rafars2246

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace very inconsistent. I got over 40 mpg in many short trips. I don't get it but definitely better not to think too much about it in order to not get frustrated. Regardless the car still uses little gas. I also have the 1.5t fwd from 2018, and this hybrid does better being 700 pounds heavier. I can't wait for someone to make a part to fit that fake fog light area, with some awesome fog lights. I just don't want to deal with cutting, it would never be perfectly positioned. Or whatever. I was looking again the crv in Thailand and those fog lights would fit perfectly, just no idea how to wire them, nor buy them.

@BluLemon

10 ай бұрын

Yea I'd love to see aftermarket plug n play fog units, would be willing to pay so much for them haha@@rafars2246

After a 1600 + mile trip, I got 32.3 MPG. I average about 76 mph, about 90% Hwy. I wish better. This was through Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana, flat farmland. I got about 5300 miles on my '23 Sport Touring Hybrid.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Dang. Kinda low. It seems anything over 65 mpg reduces mpg significantly. Its made to run at 45 mpg which is lame

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Mph*

@MrMlyarber

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace Typo MPG

@BluLemon

10 ай бұрын

Wow really wish I knew this before buying lol, my comfortable, non law breaking highway cruise speed is around 70-80 so that sucks. @@UCversace

Did u ever do a video for the crome around the windows?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Checkout my videos!

How about the glossy black interior trim?where did u buy it?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

That came with the car haga

I would like to see a cash wash video and how you maintain the interior

Great videos on the CR-V upgrades.. any suggestions on getting the front window tinted (clear for UV block) and the clear vinyl over the headlights? I am also looking to add some additional led fog lights...

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

I did a clear 3M ceramic tint on the front. Great for heat reduction. I just bought some diode dynamic ss3 lights. Will install soo n

Hi Bro, thx for sharing. Do you have any idea about the second exhaust? Why Honda didn't design it on Sport Turing? Is it helpful on decrease MPG? Do you know which trim has second exhaust? If any folks can share its experience will be great. Thanks!

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

The second exhaust is fake. On any model. Just a port

@samiepo-resin-jj4rz

Жыл бұрын

Are you sure? I saw in some 2023 with 2nd one. May be they installed theirself manually 😅. Do you have any idea about 2nd exhaust for changing in MPG? The MPG of my crv is 38 now.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

@@samiepo-resin-jj4rz definitely. Its just a port. Look under the car. Follow the pipes

Do you know how to silence the reverse/ufo sound, with a resistor?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

No clue xD. I don’t mind it too much

Where did you get those Matt's? I have the same car.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

I got them from the college honda website

I was thinking, how do you drive? I never use brake mode, only drive mode. I am constantly using the paddles for braking. Love it, and I believe it saves gas since you can remove the foot from the accelerator way before.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Im pretty much only in B mode. I still use the paddles. To increase the brake. But it’s basically paddles always on mode. Maybe I shouldn’t use it on the freeway

@rafars2246

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace in b mode you'll have max braking by default. I don't know, my assumption is the soonest you take your foot of the accelerator, the less gass you'll use, engine shuts off earlier. The regular driving mode was a huge sale point for me, I hate how regular hybrids brake. I still use the regenerative braking, but in my own terms with the paddles.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

I just did my regular 1 hr highway drive. Avg 37MPG. On D mode this time. Lets see if it’s reproducible.

@rafars2246

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace better? Different. Definitely in drive mode you'll have to use those paddles to brake as much as possible in an efficient way. In my usage I only apply the pedal brakes when coming to a full stop, otherwise 90% of braking is purely regenerative since I always keep a fair distance to the next car.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

@@rafars2246 yea it definitely felt like the car was moving easier. Obv since no brakes. But it even when B is not making the green bar appear, D feels like more of a easy flow.

I will never buy a hybrid, i currently have a 2022 crv and love it.

Hey, I have been checking all your videos and doing the math, you have done 6 months and 8K miles, its about 45 miles a day. I am contemplating between an EX vs Sport Hybrid models. I doubt I will drive that much, and might just do over 100 Miles a week. Question is, a hybrid valuable for that less of driving? the cost is about 1.5k higher for the Sport Hybrid model. I hear that the maintenance costs for hybrid are much higher in long run and unless you are driving a lot and saving on gas, it may not be of much value to invest in hybrid. What are your thoughts around this?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

If they had a 2.0L gas engine. I would have gotten it. Problem is the 1.5L turbos usually have issues in the long run. So i placed my bet with the hybrid. Not a fan of turbo boosting a weaker engine. The rav 4 is a 2.5L. Says something

I have 2200 miles on my new car and it gets around 37.5 mpg. I drive often in econ.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thats nice. What climate?

@matthab2893

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversaceI live in New Hampshire.

@matthab2893

Жыл бұрын

My car was built in early May and I remember you saying that you brought your car back for something. I called to see if there was any recalls and said no

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

@@matthab2893 yea i got it November. Update was march

It would be nice if Honda would offer the CRV Sport edition in a no-hybrid version.

Is the car fast or slow with only 204 horse power ? Debating on this car or the Rdx aspec

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

It’s nothin like my other v6. 0-60 in 8 sec. Sport mode is nice and quicker pickup

Cant wait for you to smoke out the rear lights like a boss

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

I should do that eventually haha

Does CA require any features on CRV that would reduce mileage

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Not that in aware of. Just more expensive gas ⛽️. Gas taxes. Maybe more ethanol

The battery charges while you brake right? So the less you brake the less charge = less mpg? Try that and make a video🤪

I am planning to buy honda crv hubrid sport (not touring) 2023 still night pearl blue color. Any suggestions?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Great car! Just double check if you dont want license plate holes in the front.

@Editznaruto

Жыл бұрын

I am booking my 2024 crv hybrid sport Lgetting it on July 14

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

@@Editznaruto wow. Already out with the 2024s.

@glpatnode8167

Жыл бұрын

What? No fog lights?

@cookingwithsanthosh

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace shall i wait for 2024.

As all CrV owners will find out is both engines don't get even close to the advertised fuel economy And the 1.5 had the oil dilution problem fixed by running a small turbo motor even hotter that's not very smart for long term Then the hybrid it came to the game last in this segment but is the slowest and at the same time using the most fuel.Both hybrid and non hybrid are the most expensive vehicles in their class at the sane time being the slowest and using the most fuel Someone at Honda needs to be fired over this

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

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@jeschr3462

Жыл бұрын

thats hilarious. I'm at 39.1 mpg for the past 9000 miles on my trip meter. thats well over the EPA combined estimate.

@gwapogreg5837

Жыл бұрын

@@jeschr3462 You are the only one on the planet then Every you tuber that had tested it is getting only 9 L per 100k not the advertised 7 L per 100k.Some are saying the CRV gets 7L per 100 k on the highway but they are only quoting Hondas figures and doing click bait and making as many videos as fast as they can.For sure the new CRV is a beautiful SUV with probably the best interior but the hybrid is just about the worst in class with fuel economy and with the 1.5 turbo it has oil dilution problems so their answer was to run it even hotter.Turbo motors already don't last so running it hoter won't help.Actually the 1.5 gets very close to Hondas fuel economy figures but it's still slower than other vehicles in its class but I think the 1.5 turbo is the better buy over the hybrid.

@jeschr3462

Жыл бұрын

@@gwapogreg5837 well then every youtuber is heavy footed. it depends on driving conditions as well. mpg suffers in the open highways but you eventually make up for it in city traffic or when theres traffic on the highways

@TechWiz1983

11 ай бұрын

@@gwapogreg5837I have a 2024 Hybrid Touring and I’m getting 800 Kms to a full tank of gas in eco mode consistently. If I drive it hard in sports mode it never dips bellow 700kms to a tank of gas or normal mode 750 Kms to a tank. I’ve only ever used the lowest grade fuel.

Thanks for the video update again. It’s too bad you are not getting the desired mpg. I believe style of driving plays a big part. I have a ‘23 sport with 2700 miles, averaging 40 mpg. This is an optimum season: 75 degrees, so the climate control has not worked hard. When I 1st purchased it, it was averaging 25 degrees on my 1st pump, averaging 32.5 mpg. So weather definitely has an effect. Next pump: 39, 38, 39, and now cruising at 40 mpg. I have a 18-mile round trip commute: 37 mpg in the morning,uphill, 43 mpg evening, downhill. Afternoon commute is always warmer, thus better mileage. My commute approximates 50/50 city/highway, seldom go past 70 mph, which will have noticeably worse mileage. My biggest gain in mileage comes when coasting down to residential streets. At 25-35 mph limit, this is where EV Mode kicks in for an extended amount of time. I drive mostly on B-mode, because it is so easy to regen. I use pedal shifter only if I coast towards a traffic light and minimize the use of my brakes. Some may say I’m being overly conservative, but occasionally I like to push the pedal for some zoom-zoom and highway merging. I don’t compromise for safety. The car is an electric direct drive and has plenty of torque and pushes the car effortlessly, very different from the 1.5T model. Also, I agree with some: additives not necessary. Good luck.😊

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Ill try switching. Up my driving style

I have a hybrid sport AWD and I get 40 mpg mostly driving highway, that average is over the last 2k miles or so though. Over 6k total mileage now and I usually drive in normal mode.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Wow interesting. I wonder whatsup

@somnang100

Жыл бұрын

I have hybrid sport and average 39mpg at 6600 miles with mainly hwy driving but Itry not to go too fast. I’m very pleased with this crv. I have a service appointment for oil and tire rotation and some software updates coming soon.

I get 42-45 in my 2023 CRV Hybrid Sport, I drive in ECO, that is City Driving

Tell me you're American without telling me you're American 💥

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. Darn tootin

Ok,Ok,Ok. we see you have installed a safe., Now, how is it as a vehicle.

You don't know to much about ccw when you talk about road rage 😮

What fuel are you using?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Costco 87 top tier

Your crv didn't come with an air compressor?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

It does. I just didn’t want to open the plastic wrap.

A very unusual blog.

Anyone having a problem with the seat belt digging into your hip?

Thanks for these videos! I feel like you should be pushing 40mpg… do you have a lead foot? Lol

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. I don’t! I feel like i drive conservatively too. It varied a lot. I feel that if i start low. 33. It stays low the whole tank. And if i start well. Drive slow. It stays higher 37 ish. The whole tank. The computer is definitely off when i compare to gas replaced.

Chrome exhaust tips usually cost more money when getting a new car. Why would anyone paint them black ?

@UCversace

6 ай бұрын

Chrome is always the cheapest and ugliest option

How do you feel about the wipers having the fluid sprayer on the actual wipers? Am I the only one who finds it annoying? 😂

Dont put anything Like SF into your new car, Top tier gas will do the same. 33 mpg. You doing stop and go city driving? or highway?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Mostly highway. But even in stop n go city it did the same. I watch the trip computer

I would not use those engine cleaner. Just change your oil at 5000 or earlier and use premium gas from shell, BP to clean the engine

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Ill try a tank of shell

@precisionlaser2158

Жыл бұрын

There should be no accumulation in a new engine like thar. Unless something happen mechanical. But just keep using the shell premium and it maintains the system clean. I feel I get more power on the premium.

@pigg20021

Ай бұрын

Engine cleaners are hard on plastic intake manifold internal. They work great but can be damaging over time. Top Tier Gas does the same thing without those problems because they are more aromatic.

It’s too new to put seafoam in your engine it’s not gonna help increase mpg to get better mpg u need to go long ride on highway like 4 hours continuously driving after that it’s gonna increase ur mpg

Nothing to do with this video in particular, but has anyone successfully installed a 3rd party, Class 3 tow hitch (I know Curt makes one) on 2023 Sport Touring Hybrid? I just want it to hold a bike rack for 2 e-bikes. I’m not trying to tow anything. Factory tow hitch (Class 1) cannot support the weight of 2 e-bikes. Took mine to a local rack shop. They ordered the Curt model and when I went to have it installed after they tried to do it, they said they could not install it. They had to cut the underside of the bumper a bit and were worried it would potentially damage the kick sensor (Honda factory tow hitch has a sensor relocation accessory). Any 3rd party class 3 tow hitch success stories out there on a 2023 Sport Touring Hybrid in particular?

@andrelb3

8 ай бұрын

I had one installed, the Curt class 3. They also trimmed the plastic. The kick sensor is less sensitive and doesn't work every time for me, but I'm starting to get the hang of it I think. Had a local shop in socal do it.

@paulshandi1392

8 ай бұрын

I ended up getting one installed at a local U-Haul in SoCal.

@andrelb3

8 ай бұрын

hows the kick sensor working for ya?@@paulshandi1392

you must be driving mostly highway miles or really hilly terrain to be getting 33mpg for the last 8000miles. I've got 39.1mpg for the last 9000 miles.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

My overall avg is 36. Last two tanks 33. Econ. B mode Recent tank did 37 on highway for an hour. I switched to D mode. Normal. Its so variable and I’m not sure why.

@jeschr3462

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace It could possibly be the cold weather. I notice that when its cold in the morning or in the evening, you can hear the engine on even when its cruising on EV mode. I drive in mostly afternoon traffic and heavy rush hour traffic. So its warm outside and its stop and go in city streets and slow heavy traffic speed on the highways. I suspect that if my area wasn't so hilly I would have gotten even more than 39.1 mpg for the past 9000 miles.

@familydad3241

Жыл бұрын

​@@jeschr3462do you have sport or sport touring?

Mpg is horrible im getting on average 33mpg smh

Just two things. 1. If you’re still running your climate control in “lo” it’s going to rob some mpg. 2. If you drive at freeway speeds and don’t use them, removing the crossbars should help.

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Oh yea its been on lo a lot d/t the heat. Lets try without that. The crossbars look cool tho xD

Why seafoam a new engine?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

They say theres no dammage. Just cleans it. MPG dropped. Just curious if some dirty gas caused it

It’s so funny because I was just wondering if you could chrome delete the exhaust. Yours looks great. Mine is in the shop right now getting chrome delete around the windows, window tints, and ceramic coating . I’ll add a video too. Here’s my account . Finally got the Thule part so I’ll be adding a video on the kayak lift too. kzread.info91LY7IpOI1Y?feature=share

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Link me when its up!

i thought u would talk about the driving experince and issues

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Checkout my last video! I go over all of that

Honda needs too get back too good engine and trans .Enough of this hybrid crap

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

We need the fuel economy though

I guess you will be doing a video when the motor blows up because you’re using seafoam stop using that

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Its no bueno?

Speak up --- don't mumble!

@UCversace

3 ай бұрын

Haha okay. Im not a professional

Hand gun in a car ….. only in the USA! Impressive storage for the purpose though. In Australia we might keep our driver’s licence and a few $$ in that safe for times when phone app licence ID or Apple Pay might not be accepted. Love the chrome delete except for the H badges.

Have you ever thought of getting new wheels 🛞 l know the factory wheels are nice but seeing you mode it from top to bottom is too clean also is it 19 or 18s ?

@UCversace

Жыл бұрын

Link me any recs

@CrabgrassFarmer

Жыл бұрын

@@UCversace 2023 Sport Touring comes with 19" wheels