Honda CR-V: Owner’s Maintenance Checks
You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed.
Engine oil level - Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
Engine coolant level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank.
Automatic transmission - Check the fluid level monthly.
Brakes - Check the fluid level monthly.
Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
Lights - Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate light monthly.
NOTE:
Independent of themaintenance items in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
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Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations
Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage co
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e
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Piston Ring Replacement
1. Remove the piston from the engine block.
2. Using a ring expander (A), remove the old piston
rings (B).
3. Clean all ring grooves thoroughly with a squared-off
broken ring or ring groove cleaner with a blade
to fit the piston grooves.
The top and 2nd ring grooves are 1.2 mm (0.05 in.)
wide. Th
Oil Check
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It
