Honda CR-V: Synthetic Oil

You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API certification seal, and it is the proper weight. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the information display.

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 Engine Oil Additives

Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability.

 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

Always change the oil and filter according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not r

 Engine Coolant

Adding Engine Coolant If the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line, add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Always use Honda

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 General Troubleshooting Information

Intermittent Failures The term "intermittent failure" means a system may have had a failure, but it checks OK now. If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections or loose pins at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting. If

 DTC Troubleshooting

DTC B1000: Communication Bus Line Error (Bus-off) 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS. 2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II). 3. Wait for 6 seconds or more. 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS. Is DTCs B1000 and/or B1008 and B1011 indicated? YES-Go to step 5. NO-Intermittent failure, the

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