Honda Maintenance Minders

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What We Do

• Replace engine oil

• Engine oil capacity without oil filter: 3.8 L (4.0 US qt)

• Replace engine oil and oil filter

• Engine oil capacity with oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)

• Check front and rear brakes

• Check brake pads and disc thickness. Check for damage.
• Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness.
• Check parking brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear, and for oil or grease contamination.

• Check parking brake adjustment

• Check number of clicks ( 5 to 6) when parking brake pedal is pressed with 294 N (30.0 kgf, 66.1 lbf) of force.

• Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots

• Check steering linkage.
• Check boots for damage and leaking grease.

• Inspect suspension components

• Check bolts for tightness.
• Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.

• Inspect driveshaft boots

• Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.

• Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines

• Check master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage.

• Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

• Engine coolant
• Automatic transmission fluid
• Rear differential fluid (AWD models)
• Brake fluid
• Windshield washer fluid

• Inspect exhaust system

• Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and mufflers for damaged, leaks, and tightness.

• Inspect fuel lines and connections

• Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts.

• Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition

• Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual.

• Replace air cleaner element

• If the vehicle is driven primarily in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

• Replace dust and pollen filter

• Replace filter whenever airflow from the heating and air conditioning system is less than normal.
• If the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

Inspect drive belt

• Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.

• Replace automatic transmission fluid

• Use Honda ATF DW-1.
• Automatic transmission fluid capacity:
  • 2WD models : 2.2 L (2.3 US qt)
  • AWD models : 2.6 L (2.7 US qt)
• If you tow a CR-V behind a motorhome, transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.

• Replace spark plugs

• Use ILZKR7B-11S (NGK) or SXU22HCR11S (DENSO)

• Inspect valve clearance (cold)

• Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.009 0.009 in)
• Exhaust: 0.25-0.29 mm (0.010-0.011 in)

• Replace engine coolant

• Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, and if necessary, add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (concentrate) as need for prolong cold temperatures below -22°F (-30°C).
• Capacity (including reservoir): 6.23 L (1.646 US gal)

• Replace rear differential fluid (AWD models)

• Use Honda Dual Pump Fluid II.
• Capacity : 1.2 L (1.3 US qt)