MY 5th Generation
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POSSIBLY THE BEST HONDA CR-V MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET
5th Generation | 2017 – 2022
easy
Items that practically anyone can take care of if you’re interested in doing so.
Window Washer Fluid
Use these instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_eiS7enMMo
Fill to about 3-5 inches below the top.
When buying the blue washer fluid, it’s better to buy to winter fluid that doesn’t freeze in cold weather. (Unless of course you live in a warmer region)
Walmart’s Supertech costs about $3.66/gallon these days.
Checking Engine Oil Level
Unless you have an oil leak, there is not much need to check your engine oil level on a newer car.
However, it’s always good to check your oil level before going on a longer trip just to make sure you don’t run into any issues.
Checking Tire Pressure and Filling Air
Keeping your tire pressure in check keeps your car safe and extends your tire life.
To check your tire pressure, you’ll need an accurate tire pressure gauge.
If your tire pressure is low, you can fill your air using an air compressor at home or at a gas station, but the easiest method these days is to keep a portable battery jump starter with an integrated tire inflator.
More details coming soon.
checking tire tread life
You can do a quick check of your tire life by looking at the low tread indicators on your tires.
If you don’t know your tire tread depth or how it works, tire shops and dealers will easily take advantage of that.
If you want to know if you are due for new tires or need to know if your tires need rotation or not, you will want to check your tread depth accurately using a measure tool.
Checking Brake Pad Life
Brake pads are one of those things that an auto shop will take advantage of a customer if they don’t understand how brake pad wear and life works.
For a quick check, you can visually see your brake pads from the side of your wheel.
More details coming soon!
Cabin Air Filter Change
Use these instructions:
wiper rubber replacement
You can change your wiper blades completely but if you still have your original stock Honda wipers, you also have the option to just replace the rubber blades.
Coming soon
Cleaning Hazy Inside Windows
When your front windshield window gets hazy, it becomes difficult to drive at night from headlights from the opposite lane and also on rainy nights.
Here’s how to clean your inside windows effectively.
Coming soon
Buying New Tires
Tire prices have sky rocketed and a decent brand tire costs up to $1,000 to change all 4.
Instead of choosing tires from only what the shop offers, you can choose a long lasting tire on your own.
intermediate
If you are comfortable and like using your common tools at home, you can do this. You may need some specific supplies.
wiper blade replacement
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Replacing Battery
When you need to replace your batteries on your Honda CR-V, the Honda battery from the dealership is the best battery to choose from.
Prices are not much different and a whopping 8 year battery warranty that Honda offers will be hard to beat.
Cleaning
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Replacing Engine Air Intake filter
Your engine air filter takes care of the particles in the air going into the engine for combustion.
This filter cannot be checked without opening the air filter housing so it is best to keep it in check regularly.
More details coming soon!
Antifreeze Coolant Drain and Refill
Though it may sound indimidating, the engine coolant replacement is one of the easiest fluid replacement jobs you can do on your CR-V. Make sure you purchase Honda’s Type 2 coolant when replacing your fluid! Learn more
advanced
These items are recommended for the mechanically and technically inclined owner. Some specialized tools are needed and common mechanical knowledge well beyond the average driver is needed.
rotating tires
Rotating your own tires will make them last longer and you’ll get to know your exact tire and brake pad conditions.
Though it’s not a techincally challengjing job, you need to be able to lift 50 pounds, lift the car up on all 4 wheels and know how to use a torque wrench properly.
Here’s how I rotate my tires.
changing engine oil
Here’s how I change my own oil.
Replacing Front Brake Pads
You’ll need some extra tools, lubricants, cleaners and extra time to do the job right.
More details coming soon!
changing CVT oil
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Changing brake fluid
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Changing Differential Oil (AWD)
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