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.
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
DTC 51: Motor Locked
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Test-drive the vehicle. Drive the vehicle at 10 mph
(15 km/h) or more, with the engine speed at
2,500 rpm or more.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 51 indicated?
YES-Replace the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO-Intermitt
General Troubleshooting Information
System Indicator
This system has four indicators:
ABS indicator (A)
Brake system indicator (B)
VSA indicator (C)
VSA activation indicator (D)
When the system detects a problem, it will turn the
appropriate indicators on. Depending on the failure, the
VSA modulator-control unit determines whic
© 2016-2025 Copyright www.hcrv.net
