Well on my 01 its not visible, but not difficult to change, you have to
reach up for it.

One thing to remember if you change it yourself is to make sure you have the
old gasket off before installing the new filter.

Tom


<wbrunc@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm thinking of buying an 05 or 06 CR-V. Before I do,
> I'd like to know if the oil filter is easily accessible
> so I can change my own oil.
>
> I ask this because I had an 89 Accord. I was always
> annoyed that the oil filter was so far back in the engine that
> I had to take it to a shop to get the oil changed.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Bill
>