Honda CR-V: Break-in Period
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Before Driving / Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
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Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that c
Refueling
1. Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
3. Remove th
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Rear Door
Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177 A or equivalent,
commercially available
* Available through the American Honda Tool and
Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC
Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play
Inspection
1. Remove the oil pump.
2. Remove the baffle plates (see step 7).
3. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler
gauge between the connecting rod and crankshaft.
Connecting Rod End Play
Standard (New): 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)
Service Limit:. 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
4. If the connecting r
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