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Eric E

Eric Easked

CR-V

Test drove a 2012 Honda CR-V 30 VTi-L {4X4] 5 Speed Auto with Dunlop tyres and was disappointed with the amount of road noise, which was quite noticeable on a good bitumen surface. Is this normal or unusual for this model. Could it be the vehicle or the tyres?



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Bill
Bill

Hard to answer accurately, having not driven on Dunlops but I suspect it's the tyres. I have Bridgestone's on mine (came with car and I replaced with same) and I'm not aware of road noise on good surfaces.

Roinoldi Nelson

Roinoldi Nelsonasked

CR-V RD1 (1997-2001)

Got a 98 crv, how many litre of fuel in tank before fuel light comes on?

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Rem
Rem

Every fuel gauge is a little bit different before the fuel light comes on. Mine can still run another 50 kms on 100km/hr road with the light on and will still have enough fuel in it. Personally, I don't like leaving the fuel light on and keep on driving. I always make it a habit ti fill up before the fuel light comes on especially if you are living on places where there is no 24hr gas station that is nearby. In case of emergency at night you are pretty much stuck. Filling my tank with the light on in Australia with 98 ron is around 50-60 dollars at 1.35-1.54$/litre. I would use 95 ron most of the time which is a little bit cheaper than 98 ron. I find it my engine sounds funny if I fill up using E10, so I just don't use E10 on my CRV. If you like driving on twisty roads, CRV handles a little bit better in half filled fuel tank rather than full. If you do long drives mostly on motorways and do not like stopping for about 5-6 hours, one full tank will do the job, feather the gas pedal, you might even get more than that. Your bladder should be exploding by then. If you like economy, feather the gas pedal. If you like power floor the gas pedal. If you do the later, your will fuel will not last that long. I also find it that my engine was more responsive and powerful after I had a oil change, oil filter change, spark plug change, plus intake and exhaust valve adjustment. I did it myself, I was very happy about the results.

Roinoldi Nelson
Roinoldi Nelson

That really doesn't answer the question



Bill
Bill

Don't know exactly for your model, but my 2013 build CRV takes 48 litres when the range calculator says 0. (Tank is rated at 58 litres) Fuel light comes on before range indicator reaches 0 (yes I know they are not that accurate) but I think it's safe to assume around 8- 10litres left when the fuel light comes on. So, subtract that from your tank's rated fuel capacity and you have answer to your question.

robbin66

robbin66asked

CR-V RM (2012-2016)

How often should fuel injectors be clean on a 2014 crv?

1 answer
brian
brian

I'm not sure - you may have to ask Honda Australia that question

CrvLod

CrvLodasked

CR-V RM (2012-2016)

Has anyone had any problems with the manual 2015 CRV shuddering / vibrating at idle?



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Rem
Rem

2015 should still be under warranty. Bring it back to the dealer and have it checked.

CrvLod
CrvLod

Haven't yet purchased the crv just reading lots about the autos shuddering / vibrating (Honda have a press release on youtube for the CVT engines).

puketaha33
puketaha33

Wondering the same for the automatic version. Can't find anything about it on NZ pages. However, all vibration complaints are on US pages. Maybe they made them somewhere else?

dave

daveasked

CR-V RD1 (1997-2001)

My 2001 Honda crv has a shudder when turning tight. It feels like it is coming from the rear differential. is there an easy fix?

2 answers
Steve Z
Steve Z

I'm not a mechanic but I was getting shudders at 3 000 km and the dealer's workshop immediately changed the oil and it fixed it. Regular oil changes with flush won't hurt your car but not sure if this will solve your issue. I also read about some people experiencing shudder problems and due to the 4WD on demand usually not being demanded enough some bits don't get enough of a workout and a skid around a paddock on full lock might help. I did have a Pajero which shuddered and a drive on full lock in both directions cleared the problem. Hope it helps. A diff would probably be more expensive than the car's value. Good luck.

callum
callum

Your crv definately needs the oil in the rear diff changed. It's a unique oil called Honda dual pump 2 fluid and the manual calls for it to be changed twice after you get problems similar to what your experienceing to fully flush all the fluid. They also call for a burnishing procedure to resurface the clutch plates, which you can perform by driving around in circles to wear the diffs clutch surfaces down slightly then change the fluid. This should stop the shuddering.

Chriswk

Chriswkasked

CR-V RD1 (1997-2001)

What sort of fuel consumption would you expect from a 1997 CRV automatic with 290,000 Km's on the clock? I do short school runs with occasional highway driving on weekends.

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Steve Z
Steve Z

My 2005 2.4 litre auto averages 10.5 litres/100km city driving. Highway trips maybe better than 9.5. Consistent with it's mileage since new. Not sure how earlier models do.

Chriswk
Chriswk

Thanks for you reply, Steve Z. I was curious to see what others were getting with a CRV of similar vintage and assumed that my model would be about 10.5 Litres/100kms as an average all round figure (urban, highway driving), so I guess I should be happy with what I get. Haven't had this Honda for long so will keep an eye on fuel consumption. and see how we go.

Roinoldi Nelson
Roinoldi Nelson

I have 98 model 5 sp Manual and I get between 500-600kms a tank mixed driving highway/ local driving on ulp 91 Ron standard fuel

michelle.joyce.mj

michelle.joyce.mjasked

CR-V RD1 (1997-2001)

mikemini1997 is over 350,000 km too high.. looking at a CRV Manual transmission AWD. Need something that can handle winter weather and get me from A-B. They say that it is in excellent condition. What do you suggest being a mechanic and all???

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Michael
Michael

Hi Michelle, although they were well build 350,000 km is a bit high for a CRV. The only big issue with this CRV it was the automatic transmission giving up bit earlier than expected. The manual transmission is more reliable (but also it depends on how it has been treated).
The only suggestion I give you is that if you know the person that was driving it and you know that those kms are mostly done on highway I would give it a go. If you don't know the person and if the seller is a car dealer I would stay away.
Price ways I'd say around $2,000, if you know the person.
Hope this help, cheers.

Thank Michael ;-)

Oz
Oz

What a silly question

This car is old and worn out

Value maybe $500 scrap metal

Asif

Asifasked

CR-V

Hi I have bought honda crv 2007, It runs very well, the problem I have got is that SRS light is on all the time took to mechanics and scanned it, Mechanic said its passenger seat belt, he said he will change it but won't guarantee it. And would cost around $450.
Is this happened to any of you guys or any way what to do?

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Anthony Williams
Anthony Williams

No - we did not have that problem.
Just absurd fuel consumption - 2.4 litre engine/4 cylinder and sometimes 13 - 14 l/kilometer. H E L L O !!
Honda Melbourne replied to my letter to them and said it must be the way we drive. I think I would have been driving longer than the dill that replied - in fact he probably was not born when I started driving in 1956. Great help HONDA. Thanks.

Khan

Khanasked

CR-V RD7 (2002-2006)

Hi, in my crv from last two days I find out 'D' sign start flicking after driving couple of min. If u change it to 'N' or 'R' it stil flickers. But if u stop the engine and start again it back to normal. Can anyone help me in this issue?? Thanks

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bob gibson
bob gibson

i am guessing that its just a problem with the display on your dash, take it to an auto electrician if youre worried, but i doubt its a real problem

AussieGuy
AussieGuy

Go to an auto electrician. It's probably just wire connected in your dash.

tdphillips
tdphillips

Hi, Flashing D is an error code from the transmission, if it is still changing and working OK it is probably not major. Could be an intermittent connection from one of the sensors on the transmission. These auto's are like a manual transmission but with clutches changing the gears, not planetary gears like a conventional auto trans. Sensors measure all sorts of things, gear change, oil pressure, temp etc. Honda or a good transmission tech can read the codes. My issue was an intermittent connection on the 3rd gear sensor, was still changing perfectly.

peter.osborne3

peter.osborne3asked

CR-V RD1 (1997-2001)

How good are CRVs off road? I'm thinking about the sports model in particular here..

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Michael
Michael

That depend what kind of off road you want to do. I have this model and I like the driving position, road clearance and occasionally using as bug out vehicle, which means not heavy off road but just dirty road without corrugation. It is reliable if kept in its environment without abuse. I wouldn't go to Landcruiser mountain park with it for sure unless I stay where the roads are very easy on the car. But... I would go on the beach and trust it as far as you have a little compressor to deflate and inflate the tyre it is great. There are plenty of video in youtube showing how this little care behave on the beach and little offroad.

Oz
Oz

the old model quite good ground clearance for rough roads and tracks. unstable at speed on gravel, slow down or you will flip it

tows lightweight trailers well. not suitable for heavy trailers over 1 tonne

all models absolutely identical mechanically

plutopup

plutopupasked

CR-V RD7 (2002-2006)

Anyone know what the estimated life of a CRV would be, i.e. how many klms before running into engine issues. Looking at getting a 2002 CRV sports model with 221,000 klms from a second hand dealer with 12 months warranty for around $8000.00. Should I pay and extra $1000.00 to get an extra 3 years warranty. Car looks in great shape for its age and mileage but I am not a mechanic so will ask a mechanic to do an inspection before purchase if I go this way. Any thoughts? Thanks.

1 answer
John O
John O

If its an Auto, I would say forget it. There are too many issues with transmission problems after as little of 80,000km

prum vanthuon`

prum vanthuon`asked

CR-V RD1 (1997-2001)

Does Honda CRV's is Kilometer or Mile?

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Michael
Michael

This depend where you buy it. In Australia is in km, in US is in miles.

Savinder Singh

Savinder Singhasked

CR-V RD7 (2002-2006)

What is the fuel tank capacity of honda crv 2006?

3 answers
infojami
infojami

60L

Ben
Ben

mine wont let me put ion more than 40 litres

Zedo
Zedo

the fuel light comes on way too early when there's still 15L left in the tank thats why

Honda crv 2007

Honda crv 2007asked

CR-V

While turning the car there is a noise

1 answer
mcwins
mcwins

How many Ks has this CRV covered? If its a clicking or clunking and its done over 90K km then it could be the front CV joints. One side or both?

Caleb58

Caleb58asked

CR-V RD7 (2002-2006)

Hi are the Honda crvs any good of road along the beach? Thanks

1 answer
Mandimoo7
Mandimoo7

Yes they are good both off road and on the beach as the 4wd is auto. However the profile is not high without a lift kit so i would advise keeping this in consideration and stick to well used tracks. Recently i went on a trip through national forest and encountered various surfaces and the Honda coped well. I would not take on sand dunes though. Hope this helps.

fznmd

fznmdasked

CR-V RD7 (2002-2006)

I bought a used Honda CR V in Feb 2012. It is now Oct and I am getting a vibration when I drive over speeds of 80km. I thought it was the tyres. but i got them changed n got the vehicle aligned, but it still vibrates. What could be the problem?

6 answers
Mandimoo7
Mandimoo7

Seriously mate this car is a dream to drive so I would be getting a second opinion on the wheel balance. I share with a mechanic and he said that shuddering over 80ks is definitely a wheel balance issue. I also thought it could be that the car has been in an accident so get the chassis checked at the same time. I really hope for your sake it is the first option. I received some good advice once, when buying a car - run a magnet in cloth over the side panels as bog doesn't magnetize and is a good indicator of a side prang. Also check how the doors fit in the recesses and hinges. You may know this already but it has saved me a number of times from buying a lemon. Good Luck!

Marteenie
Marteenie

Here’s the breakdown of the reasons for the shudder in the Honda CRVs new and older models:
1. Bushes and dampeners. Mechanic should be able to do a quick check of this if it is in for a service.

Marteenie
Marteenie

2. Drive shaft. Mechanic should be able to see if there is anything loose or worn. May not be absolutely clear though. But they can push things around underneath and check it during a routine service. If this is the problem you can either get new replacement part which will cost $1200 plus labour or your mechanic can search around for a wreck part on a low mileage CRV, do some cleaning up of it and try that for $600 plus labour. You can get an Accord replacement part however they are not strong/hard enough.

barrie baker

barrie bakerasked

CR-V RD1 (1997-2001)

Is 240,000 ks too much ?

3 answers
Miss_T
Miss_T

I would say yes, but they are Japanese and Japanese cars tend to go forever.

We ended up selling ours with 140,000kms - well traded it anyway for $5,500, so don't pay too much would be my advice if you do buy one with 240 k's on it.

Ours was still in brilliant condition and we never had a problem, but sold it for something more luxurious and slightly safer for the kids. The new car is a BMW x5 and while it's so nice to drive, we've already had a few niggly issues and have spent more on fixing them than we did fixing anything in the 7+ years of owning the CRV. The CRV never let us down.

It would be worthwhile googling some of the forums as well I reckon. Edmunds cold be a good first point of reference for you.

Hope that's of help.

Shopper2015
Shopper2015

I would say yes, but they are Japanese and Japanese cars tend to go forever.

We ended up selling ours with 140,000kms - well traded it anyway for $5,500, so don't pay too much would be my advice if you do buy one with 240 k's on it.

Ours was still in brilliant condition and we never had a problem, but sold it for something more luxurious and slightly safer for the kids. The new car is a BMW x5 and while it's so nice to drive, we've already had a few niggly issues and have spent more on fixing them than we did fixing anything in the 7+ years of owning the CRV. The CRV never let us down.

It would be worthwhile googling some of the forums as well I reckon. Edmunds cold be a good first point of reference for you.

Hope that's of help.

mikemini1977
mikemini1977

As a mechanic I have bought high km cars as long as the owner can prove that regular oil changes have been done. If the only thing that has been changed regularly is the oil and with quality oil then a Japanese engine should do between 300,000kms-500,000kms. You have to remember that everything else on the car wears as well like suspension bushes, shocks etc. honda automatic gearboxes are rubbish and don't last very long at all so if you can drive manual then I would buy a manual honda crv. Generally this model crv is a good car. Easy to work on and parts aren't that expensive. Timing belts to be changed every 100,000kms and change the water pump at the same time . Otherwise they are a good drive if you find a decent one.

Shiri Chandra

Shiri Chandraasked

CR-V

People have been concerned with Honda CR-V
Firstly the blind spot == D pillar
Secondly the body roll when turning corners
Noisy engine when pushed
have these issues been taken care of iin thw newer models?

3 answers
Helen0202
Helen0202

I haven't had a problem with D pillar blindspot, my CRV doesn't have a noisy engine and the body roll - I tend to take corners fast and the car does seem to react differently to other cars I've driven, I thought it was because I am faster or maybe the car is heavier. But I am happy with it.

mcwins
mcwins

The blind spot and body roll were never an issue for us, the current models have a rear View camera I think. Engine noise was not a problem either. Pre2009 models had a different front suspension setup which may be cheaper to maintain and better on winding roads. Check for front suspension wear in bushes and struts. Manual gear box can be clunky and a bit agricultural, otherwise a good SUV.

Subyroo
Subyroo

I don't find the 2013 Honda CR-V to be noisy at, in fact it is quiet when on the Hwy even when you shift into "sports mode" and accelerate quite hard.

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