Change the fluid every 40K miles or so and you shouldn't have any difficulty. It's not a lubricant (like motor oil). It's a hydraulic fluid. But it still gets dirty with use and wears out.
The HR-V's lights are mounted directly in front of and below the hood. While the sketch has them on the front of the fender. The grille is the same shape, the proportions are very different. And the HR-V doesn't have any sort of styling going on under the bumper.
You're not nuts. The leading edge of the hood (which someone compared to a CRX) is fairly similar. And the bumper is a plain, flat surface on both. IMO, that's not very much.
What to expect...
Traditionally, the CR-V has taken most of its front clip styling from the Civic line. However, I don't think they'll be able to incorporate the Accord/Civic grille onto an SUV. So I'm guessing Honda will develop a family face for their SUVs and trucks. We could see something brand new, or it might take some cues from the updated Pilot. For example, we already have the 2 slat grille.
Question: My A/C just stopped working recently ('02 CR-V manual). It had been fine, coolant was fine, pressure was fine last time I used it a couple of months ago.
Dealer checked and says a squirrel has nibbled the plastic off a small section of the wiring harness and exposed wiring, causing a short. "Squirrels love engine plastic," they told me. Hubby snorts, says it's probably wear from harness rubbing against the firewall after being moved during Honda engine maintenance. :mad:
Car is no longer under warranty, so I will have to pay to repair either way, not an expensive repair, according to dealer (re-solder wire, re-wrap with plastic sheath).
Given how far "up" in the engine this part of the harness is located, I am beginning to doubt the squirrel theory too. Is my dealer just blowing smoke? :confuse:
You'll probably get a lot of answers here (all with good intentions), but I seriously doubt anyone is qualified to answer that without inspecting the vehicle.
I need to buy a car pretty soon, but hate to get one before I know what the 2007 CR-V will be like. I need a little more space than the current CR-V offers, but I love the CR-V and a little more space would make it just what I need. When is the 2007 expected to come out? Or at least, some solid info on it?
You'd be amazed at how many cars we get in with rodent damage to them. At first I thought it was a silly thing to say but after a while you see that there is something to it.
I've heard about rats and mice, but not squirrels.
I need a little more space than the current CR-V offers, but I love the CR-V and a little more space would make it just what I need. When is the 2007 expected to come out? Or at least, some solid info on it?
The 2007 CR-V should be available in October. Official information from Honda should be available in late Summer.
How much is "a little more space"? The increase in interior space for the 2nd Gen CR-V was not significant. I doubt the 3rd Gen will grow in size much, either (although that's just my opinion). Here are the interior space figures that Edmunds shows for each of the generations of CR-V:
1st Gen CR-V - 1997-2001 Front Head Room: 40.5 in. Front Hip Room: 53.4 in. Front Shoulder Room: 53.3 in. Rear Head Room: 39.2 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 55.5 in. Rear Hip Room: 50.7 in. Front Leg Room: 41.5 in. Rear Leg Room: 36.7 in. Luggage Capacity: 29.6 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 67 cu. ft.
2nd Gen CR-V - 2002-2006 Front Head Room: 38.9 in. Front Hip Room: 54.5 in. Front Shoulder Room: 56.9 in. Rear Head Room: 39.1 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 56.5 in. Rear Hip Room: 53.5 in. Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39.4 in. Luggage Capacity: 33.5 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 72 cu. ft.
So total cargo capacity only increased by 5 cubic feet.
If all you need is a "little" more space, then I'd recommend the Highlander. With a 4 cyl, it's pretty efficient. The passenger space is nearly the same, but it has larger cargo hold.
Solid info won't be available until fall... like September.
I am trying to find out if there is a significant MPG difference between LX 2WD vs EX 4WD CRV ( all auto). What edmunds is listing is not that much of a difference ( 2MPG less for the EX AWD), I wonder if real world is the same. I heard some people being very dissapointed for the EX MPG... Thanks to all LX and EX owners! Dan
Well... assuming you're not actually in Aruba, Honda will soon be offering a 2WD EX model in certain parts of the US. So, if you want a 2WD, you don't have to sacrifice the EX content.
Aside from that, I can't help you. Mileage will vary from owner to owner as we all have different driving styles and terrain. I don't know of any who purchased a 2WD then switched to a 4WD and was meticulous about tracking mpg.
Hmmm... Raise a guy's hopes just to dash them on the rocks.
I'm told (dunno how true this is) that the 2WD EXs will only be available in limited quantities. So the dealers in the southern states will get first crack at these models. States in the snow belt will not see many of them.
Thanks so much for the figures. I appreciate it! I consider 5 cubic feet a pretty good chunk of space . . . 5 more and I'd be thrilled. I tested the Pilot but it felt like a tank to me (I'm rather petite). Fall might be worth the wait.
Good Day, 02 2wd lx 29,000 need new tires the oe ones are crapppp. I balanced,alined,and rotated the tires and still the tires are showing more ware on the edges than the middle section. I want to hear from you guys what tires has been a good replacement.
Use the Tire decision guide at tirerack.com. I put Michelin X-Ones on a few yrs ago and they were great. But when they wore out I scrimped with the replacement tires, big mistake.
I'm considering the CR-v but have noticed various reviews complaining about road noise. How does the noise in the CR-V compare with, for example, a 4 cylinder Honda Accord?
Some of you newer CR-V owners won't even think of this yet, but I would like to ask the ones with lots of miles under their belt a couple of questions. My manual states that my 2002 CR-V has special iridium tipped spark plugs that don't need changing until 110K. Wow! Mine has over 65K and I was wondering if I should replace them or leave them alone. Would the cars performance be enhanced if I did? Also, have you read what has to be done to replace them? You have to remove a cover and each plug has an ignition coil that must be disconnected before you screw them out. Honda quoted $30 ea. A local auto parts store sells them for $13. Big difference. Do you see a potential problem going with the lesser priced ones? I'll save my other questions for a separate thread.
Well, there is more road noise..if you look up my other posts..you will see I leased a 05 Accord LX in August but it was totalled in a wreck in late Feb...and I just leased a new CR-V LX a couple of weeks ago. Loved the Accord and love the new CRV....one is a fine handling car and the other is great small suv...that gets good mileage. Both are excellent...just difference between a sedan and a suv. Try them both...
I've got a '99 CRV with 116K miles and have changed the plugs every two years with plugs I buy at the local auto parts store for about 8 bucks each, takes me about 20 minutes for all 4. My owner's manual says to change them every 3 yrs or 30K miles. Never had a problem with them.
I agree the CR-V is probably noisier than the Accord for the reasons others gave. I also agree that you need to take a long test drive on different kinds of road to test your tolerance. My 2005 is loudest on some stretches of rough cement Interstate. But once past these problem stretches, it's quiet. It's odd, but I can't tell visually what is so darn different about the "loud" stretch. On the other hand, my CR-V cruises at 70 with no wind noise or whistles. I have the Goodrich OE tires and keep them at 32 psi, 3 above spec. Of the small SUVs I road tested, the loudest were the RAV4 ('05 model) and the Jeep Liberty. I wouldn't describe any of them as quiet cruisers, but they weren't designed to be.
I was very close on buying a used 2005 CRV, when I realized that I can NOT attach my harness bike carrier, because of the spare wheel mounted on the rear door!! Any suggestions,...or shall I look for the Highlander? I still prefer the CRV for its safety features, 5 AUTO tranny and slicker design, and don't need the bulky HL. But maybe for 3 bikes, that's what I should have?!?! (don't want a bike roof rack-too much hassle in pulling bikes in and out from the top....) Thanks in advance! Dan
I have one of those, and recommend it. You need a hitch, of course, but the better ones even tilt out of the way so you can open the hatch. Very little lifting involved, too.
Not sure how well that would work with the CR-V's swinging rear door. Just something to keep in mind.
I don't think the swinging door on a CR-V will clear the folding rack if it has bikes on it. Empty, it might.
However, you can use the flip glass on the hatch door to get at loose items in the cargo area. Removing both the bikes and rack from the hitch isn't all that difficult, either.
Frankly, I can't think of a time when I'd be completely unloading the cargo area, but not removing the bikes.
thanks! had no idea there are racks attached to the spare wheel. Cool! the 3-rd bike is in the future. So far the 3-rd biker is... 6 mo. thanks again, dan
I'd like to hear leather cleaner /conditioner product recommendation for CRV leather upholstery. THere's no shortage of products on the auto parts store shelf but I'm looking for something "gentle" that doesn't leave the leather shiny, feeling greasy, or causes it to dry out.
I'd like to hear leather cleaner /conditioner product recommendation for CRV leather upholstery. THere's no shortage of products on the auto parts store shelf but I'm looking for something "gentle" that doesn't leave the leather shiny, feeling greasy, or causes it to dry out.
Product Recommendations welcome.
I use Honda leather and vinyl protector and conditioner. It is a very low gloss formulation, and has anti-static in it to lessen the dust build up.
I was told to never use Armor all as it makes the plastics in Honda's crack prematurely.
I was told by Honda dealer not to use a bike carrier that went over the tire - as the bracket not substantial. The bracket will bend.
I was on same page about using tire carrier until discussion with the dealer - but recommend hitch bike rack that you can easily remove. Most times access through window.
Still looks like a chop, but it also has that sagging D-pillar, so perhaps that will happen.
This looks better than the last chop, but I still don't like it much. The front end looks very soft, too much like the Insight, while the less-boxy rear gives up some form and function to the current model.
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Change the fluid every 40K miles or so and you shouldn't have any difficulty. It's not a lubricant (like motor oil). It's a hydraulic fluid. But it still gets dirty with use and wears out.
OK, that's taking the concept a bit far.
The sketch had a rear window that sagged, so instead it looked droopy.
Any how, it's just a sketch, so who knows what the new CR-V will look like.
-juice
I think the front looks like HR-V, which never looked like anything else from Honda.
HR-V pic
Bogus CR-V sketch
The HR-V's lights are mounted directly in front of and below the hood. While the sketch has them on the front of the fender. The grille is the same shape, the proportions are very different. And the HR-V doesn't have any sort of styling going on under the bumper.
You're not nuts. The leading edge of the hood (which someone compared to a CRX) is fairly similar. And the bumper is a plain, flat surface on both. IMO, that's not very much.
What to expect...
Traditionally, the CR-V has taken most of its front clip styling from the Civic line. However, I don't think they'll be able to incorporate the Accord/Civic grille onto an SUV. So I'm guessing Honda will develop a family face for their SUVs and trucks. We could see something brand new, or it might take some cues from the updated Pilot. For example, we already have the 2 slat grille.
Question: My A/C just stopped working recently ('02 CR-V manual). It had been fine, coolant was fine, pressure was fine last time I used it a couple of months ago.
Dealer checked and says a squirrel has nibbled the plastic off a small section of the wiring harness and exposed wiring, causing a short. "Squirrels love engine plastic," they told me.
Car is no longer under warranty, so I will have to pay to repair either way, not an expensive repair, according to dealer (re-solder wire, re-wrap with plastic sheath).
Given how far "up" in the engine this part of the harness is located, I am beginning to doubt the squirrel theory too. Is my dealer just blowing smoke? :confuse:
Thanks for any experience or input.
Take it to another shop and get a second opinion.
Steve, Host
I've heard about rats and mice, but not squirrels.
The 2007 CR-V should be available in October. Official information from Honda should be available in late Summer.
How much is "a little more space"? The increase in interior space for the 2nd Gen CR-V was not significant. I doubt the 3rd Gen will grow in size much, either (although that's just my opinion). Here are the interior space figures that Edmunds shows for each of the generations of CR-V:
1st Gen CR-V - 1997-2001
Front Head Room: 40.5 in.
Front Hip Room: 53.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.3 in.
Rear Head Room: 39.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 55.5 in.
Rear Hip Room: 50.7 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.5 in.
Rear Leg Room: 36.7 in.
Luggage Capacity: 29.6 cu. ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 67 cu. ft.
2nd Gen CR-V - 2002-2006
Front Head Room: 38.9 in.
Front Hip Room: 54.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 56.9 in.
Rear Head Room: 39.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.5 in.
Rear Hip Room: 53.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in.
Rear Leg Room: 39.4 in.
Luggage Capacity: 33.5 cu. ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 72 cu. ft.
So total cargo capacity only increased by 5 cubic feet.
Maybe a Pilot would be a better choice?
Solid info won't be available until fall... like September.
African or European? :P
Hmmm, I thought that was swallows, are birds eating through engines now?
What edmunds is listing is not that much of a difference ( 2MPG less for the EX AWD), I wonder if real world is the same.
I heard some people being very dissapointed for the EX MPG...
Thanks to all LX and EX owners!
Dan
Aside from that, I can't help you. Mileage will vary from owner to owner as we all have different driving styles and terrain. I don't know of any who purchased a 2WD then switched to a 4WD and was meticulous about tracking mpg.
Where did you see/read this? Nothing on honda.com
Actually I am in Mi...but most of the time my heart is on 95F of Aruba :shades:
One thing is for sure...4WD makes the car heavier, and extra gear and shaft in the rear require more power/ gas to move 3400 lb.
And hey!,I found out there will be a 2WD EX?!?!?!?!?!
Just what I've dreamed.
Dan
I'm told (dunno how true this is) that the 2WD EXs will only be available in limited quantities. So the dealers in the southern states will get first crack at these models. States in the snow belt will not see many of them.
02 2wd lx 29,000 need new tires the oe ones are crapppp.
I balanced,alined,and rotated the tires and still the tires are showing more ware on the edges than the middle section. I want to hear from you guys what tires has been a good replacement.
I replaced the Duelers with a set of Goodyear Triple-Treds and haven't looked back...awesome tire.
Do some research to find out whats right for you.
Wagons in general have more glass area (8 big windows instead of 6), plus there is a cargo area where the road noise can amplify.
Add to that the fact that the design is more upright, so wind noise is stronger, and finally the A/T tires rumble more. Voila, more road noise.
-juice
My manual states that my 2002 CR-V has special iridium tipped spark plugs that don't need changing until 110K. Wow! Mine has over 65K and I was wondering if I should replace them or leave them alone. Would the cars performance be enhanced if I did? Also, have you read what has to be done to replace them? You have to remove a cover and each plug has an ignition coil that must be disconnected before you screw them out. Honda quoted $30 ea. A local auto parts store sells them for $13. Big difference. Do you see a potential problem going with the lesser priced ones?
I'll save my other questions for a separate thread.
Try them both...
Any suggestions,...or shall I look for the Highlander?
I still prefer the CRV for its safety features, 5 AUTO tranny and slicker design, and don't need the bulky HL. But maybe for 3 bikes, that's what I should have?!?!
(don't want a bike roof rack-too much hassle in pulling bikes in and out from the top....)
Thanks in advance!
Dan
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=E&Category_- Code=BRF
I believe there are also racks which mount to the spare itself, but I don't think any will fit 3 bikes.
Not sure how well that would work with the CR-V's swinging rear door. Just something to keep in mind.
-juice
However, you can use the flip glass on the hatch door to get at loose items in the cargo area. Removing both the bikes and rack from the hitch isn't all that difficult, either.
Frankly, I can't think of a time when I'd be completely unloading the cargo area, but not removing the bikes.
Here is mine, for reference. It tilts out of the way so I can open the liftgate even with 2 bikes mounted.
Looks like it would not quite clear a swing-open door, I guess it depends on the height of the hitch on the CR-V.
-juice
had no idea there are racks attached to the spare wheel. Cool!
the 3-rd bike is in the future. So far the 3-rd biker is... 6 mo.
thanks again,
dan
http://www.prolineracks.com/spare-tire-bicycle-racks.html
Congrats on the 6 mo-old. I've got one of those, too. Gonna need a new ski rack for mine. :shades:
Product Recommendations welcome.
Steve, Host
Product Recommendations welcome.
I use Honda leather and vinyl protector and conditioner. It is a very low gloss formulation, and has anti-static in it to lessen the dust build up.
I was told to never use Armor all as it makes the plastics in Honda's crack prematurely.
New CRV in Popluar Mechanics
I think it looks good enough to dampen my urge for an Acura RDX.
I was told by Honda dealer not to use a bike carrier that went over the tire - as the bracket not substantial. The bracket will bend.
I was on same page about using tire carrier until discussion with the dealer - but recommend hitch bike rack that you can easily remove. Most times access through window.
Thank you!
tidester, host
This looks better than the last chop, but I still don't like it much. The front end looks very soft, too much like the Insight, while the less-boxy rear gives up some form and function to the current model.
I wonder how accurate that is.
-juice