To change differential fluid on a 1997 CR-V the vehicle needs to be lifted up to reach the rear differential. Find the drain plug located on the underside of the unit. Pull the plug and drain the fluid, when done place the plug back add fluid into the fill hole which is located topside of the differential.
How do you change the differential (rear) in 2005 Honda CRV
every 30,000 miles or when fluid is dark brown depending on your driving habits, highway or city miles determine time and mileage.
160000km
would a 2004, 2005, Honda crv rear end differential fit Honda 2007 crv.
Drive the vehicle for several dozen miles to warm the fluid up. Center a drain pan under the differential and remove the lowest of the two plugs. Allow the fluid to drain - remove the upper plug to allow it to drain freely. When the draining is complete, replace the lower plug and refill the differential with the proper fluid type until it just begins to run out of the upper hole. Replace the upper plug. You're done.
The Haynes Repair Manual states, "Honda CVT fluid." I would imagine that there may be an equivelant commercially available product. Check with your local auto parts store.
Did you use genuine Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. If not then that is the problem. Drain the fluid and use the correct fluid.
Automatic: Honda Premium ATF or DEXRON Type III.Manual: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) or SAE 10W-30 engine oil.Rear Differential (if equipped with AWD): Honda CVT fluid
The windshield wiper fluid pump on a Honda CRV is found on the drivers side. It is located underneath the wheel well.
I you have the All Wheel Drive (AWD) version - you should check the level of the fluid in your rear differential case. If the level of fluid is okay, you may have a rear wheel bearing that is going bad.
In the Haynes Manual it is identified as "Honda CVT Fluid" - I'm sure there is a commerical equivelant but you'd have to ask you local mechanic or auto parts store.
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