Honda CR-V: Fuel Economy Factors
The following factors can lower your vehicle’s fuel economy:
Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic
Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient whenwarmed up)
Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running
Improperly inflated tires
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Improving Fuel Economy
Vehicle Maintenance
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes fuel economy. Poor
maintenance can significantly reduce
fuel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
m
Calculating Fuel Economy
Measuring Techniques
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of information
about your actual fuel economy.
Using frequency of fill-ups or taking
fuel gauge readings are NOT
accurate me
Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsafe. Before you make any
modifications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the following
information.
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Transmission End Cover
End Cover Removal
Special Tools Required
Mainshaft holder 07GAB-PF50101 or 07GAB-PF50100
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD is similar.
1. Remove the cooler inlet line bolt (D), sealing washers, and line bracket
bolts (E), and remove the ATF cooler inlet
line (F).
2. Remove
DTC 21-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat
Belt Tensioner
DTC 21-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat
Belt Tensioner
Special Tools Required
SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
SRS simulator lead K 070AZ-SNAA200
NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure,
review SRS Precautions and Proce
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