How many kms Can a Honda CR-V last?
A Honda CR-V has an average life expectancy of between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. This is typically an age of 10 years or more. To get the most out of Your vehicle, You will need to remain on top of routine maintenance. This will occur every 6 to 12 months, or every 5,000 to 10,000 miles.
How to check the mileage of a Honda CRV?
EZ way to check is to make sure factory bar codes w/ VIN #’s are on the hood, front quarter panels, doors, and the trunk. Take the vehicle to at least 2 body shops and ask the owner to inspect the car. They can usually spot through a quick visual inspection if the car has been hit.
Is it safe to buy a Honda CRV?
If it was any other car I’d be leery but this gen CR-V is pretty near bulletproof. As long as routine maintenance was performed at the proper intervals then you should be able to drive this car for another 3-4 years with no major problems. As another poster stated – spend a $100 and have it checked by a competent mechanic just to be sure.
What’s the maintenance schedule for a Honda CRV?
Get local estimates for your vehicle’s scheduled service, whatever your mileage. The Honda CR-V maintenance schedule includes 32 different types of services over the course of 150,000 miles. RepairPal generates both national and local fair price estimates for most service intervals.
Who is the owner of the Honda CRV?
The car is well-maintained by the owner who owned the vehicle for the last 8 years and she provides me with relevant paperwork. Carfax shows no accident but a “damage” and the owner explained it as deer hitting the right back side of the car and leaving a baseball size dent.
How are the struts on a Honda CRV connected?
The struts are connected to the “Lower Arm” #15/16 on the diagram below. The sway bar (#6) is connected by the two bushings #7, these ARE NOT supposed to be greased. They are supposed to be held tight and just twist. If they slip, they creak. (Same with the bushings on the lower arms) The sway bar End Links are #10.
How often should a Honda strut be changed?
100K miles seems to be a stretch in the lifespan of a strut. Typically they say shocks and struts should be changed about every 50k. I personally go no more than 60k. My guess would be that Honda would just sell the strut itself. You can probably rent a spring compressor from an auto parts store. Or buy one and have it for the future.
How many miles does a Honda CRV have?
BTW, my CR-V has 111xxx miles on it, I was told today that 100k is about the norm for Honda struts. I’m sure it varies greatly depending on the terrain the vehicle has been driven over…
Where can I get a spring compressor for my Honda CRV?
You can probably rent a spring compressor from an auto parts store. Or buy one and have it for the future. They start at around $40. I would also suggest spraying every nut and bolt a day or two in advance with a rust penetrant to aid in disassembly. Unless you have an impact gun. Thanks a lot!