Follow the fat hose from the radiator down to where it goes into the engine block. The thermostat is located in the housing bolted to the engine, to which the hose is attached.
Check the radiator fan operation.
driver left of the oil filter on a 2000 crv
Yes , the 2000 Honda CRV has an interference engine ( according to Gates - they manufacture timing belts etc. )
Possibly the lifters?!?
I use Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-90 in my 2003 Honda Crv.
DOT-3
10W-30 is recommended.
The 2000 Honda CR-V does not have a VTEC engine.
Try http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto for free downloads of Honda Service Manuals and Diagrams.
would a 2004, 2005, Honda crv rear end differential fit Honda 2007 crv.
It is located in the thermostat housing where the lower radiator hose connects to the engine block.
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/RJAAI001_OMANUAL.ASP?YEAR=2000