Is the Honda CRV good for regular oil changes?
The CRV is good overall car and the hold up well. A Honda motor can easily go 200K+ miles with regular oil changes. You are aware of the timing belt, and they need to be changed on schedule. The main issue with the CRV is they are very particular to fluid changes with Honda brand fluids.
Is the Honda CRV covered under warranty?
Not covered under warranty. Although the van is great for hauling 12’ lengths of 2×6 lumber, or 4’x8’ sheets of plywood (with all doors and windows closed) on short trips around town, I am not so confident about longer ones. I think it’s time for something a bit newer and I don’t haul all that much lumber.
What causes a tire to fail on a Honda CRV?
The tire failed due to cracks in the sidewall, most likely caused by exposure to sunlight, the enemy of rubber. Not covered under warranty. Although the van is great for hauling 12’ lengths of 2×6 lumber, or 4’x8’ sheets of plywood (with all doors and windows closed) on short trips around town, I am not so confident about longer ones.
What was the weight of my Honda CRV?
I weighed in at about 7,900 pounds combined weight. With a 5 speed manual transmission, I sold it in 1992 with about 160,000 mi. having never changed the clutch (which was still in good shape) and only changing the brakes one time (also still in good shape).
Why are my wipers not working on my Honda CRV?
Wipers Won’t Park Due to Windshield Wiper Motor Failure on Honda CR-V. Problem Description. On certain models a faulty windshield wiper motor can cause the wipers not to turn off or not park properly.
How do you get windshield wipers to work on Honda Civic?
Open the hood and use a 14mm socket and ratchet to remove the cap nuts. Then, remove the wiper arms and do not let them touch the hood. Use a small flat head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the cowl in place. You will gain access to the wiper motor assembly.
What should I do if my windshield wiper is not working?
Generally speaking, you can reach the motor and transmission by removing the wiper arms, all the screws that hold the cowl beneath the wiper arms and the weather stripping. Once exposed, you should be able to remove the motor from the transmission and check to see if the transmission is binding or if the motor is the culprit.
How do you replace the wiper motor on a Honda Accord?
Remove the three 10mm mounting bolts holding the wiper linkage assembly in place. Remove the wiper motor by removing the three 10mm mounting bolts and one 22mm nut from the wiper linkage. Install new motor by installing mounting bolts; then, reconnect the 5P connector. Connect the mult-imeter to the A (blue/white) and E (black) terminals.
Is the Honda CRV reliable after 200, 000 miles?
If the car was maintained properly, I’d be surprised to see any of the engine issues that you list before 200,000 miles. Honda builds solid engines. On the other hand, Honda’s automatic transmissions weren’t particularly great in the early 2000s, so possibly that could be on the horizon for you.
When does the tire pressure warning light come on?
Since the tires’ optimal performance and safety benefits are realized within a specific range of air pressure, measured in pounds per square inch (psi), the warning light may illuminate when pressure has dropped as little as 10 percent below the recommendation—long before low pressure is visible to the eye.
Why does my Honda CRV have a low tire pressure warning?
The fifth generation of Honda CR-V comes equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System or TPMS which is a great safety feature, but sometimes even if you’ve correct tire pressure, it may give low tire pressure warning in the dashboard. This article will show you how to re-calibrate TPMS on Honda CR-V and turn off that warning light.
Why is there no oil in my Honda CRV?
There is a tube in your CR-V that takes the oil from the pan to the oil pump. This is called the pickup tube. This tube can fall out, which will cause no oil to get to the oil pump. Modern engines use a bypass valves to keep oil flowing to the engine even when the filter is clogged.
Since the tires’ optimal performance and safety benefits are realized within a specific range of air pressure, measured in pounds per square inch (psi), the warning light may illuminate when pressure has dropped as little as 10 percent below the recommendation—long before low pressure is visible to the eye.
When does the TPMS light go off on a car?
Once the tires are properly inflated, the light may go off after you’ve driven a few miles. If the light doesn’t automatically turn off after about 10 miles, the TPMS may need to be reset, as directed in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.