Fred131 - I've never seen an aftermarket center console for the US spec CR-V. Sorry, but I doubt they are out there. No offense, but I have to ask... Aren't there enough storage compartments in the CR-V already?
I have seen a piece that fits onto the trap table between the seats. It's a shoebox sized compartment that has a padded top. It's designed to be an armrest for both the driver and passenger. However, this does not fit the US spec CR-V (the cupholders for the euro CR-V are side by side). I mention this because some folks mistakenly thought that it would work for theirs. I wouldn't want you to order something that will not fit.
Has anyone elese found the antenna on the CRV in the way when putting your vehicle in the garage. I always half to put it down or it will hit the top of the garage. Has anyone found a power one available for the crv. could press one button and it would go down (great for when rainning and snowing) or has anyone mounted a antenna outside the car. would that help radio reception.
Has anyone heard anything definite re: side airbags in the CR-V for the 2001 model year? Hondabeat.com suggests that they will be available, but the 2001 Honda Update brochure (which I am assuming is more accurate, but who knows) shown on the Temple of VTEC site does not mention side airbags for the CR-V.
Rondo74 - The 2001 CR-V does not come with side airbags. I haven't been to Hondabeat in a while, but they may have been referring to the 2002 redesign. Otherwise, I don't know why they would have posted that.
Jack: It may be different in your listening area, but in mine I find that the radio gets just as fine reception with the antenna all the way down. This may not be the case on a highway trip of course.
Folks, I think it's time for another owner's question... What was the first thing that you did with your CR-V?
Mine was delivered to my office (well, the parking lot outside the office) on a Friday afternoon. It had 15 miles on it. On Saturday morning, my wife and two of our friends were headed to the Green Mountains for a weekend hiking trip. It's about a three hour drive from southern Massachusetts, but I loved every minute of it. I beeped the horn at all the other CR-Vs on the way up. Yes, I was that goofy. We hiked that morning and returned to the car for lunch. Out came the picnic table. We got plenty of stares for that. We hiked back into the woods and stayed overnight. The next day our cold and sore bodies jumped right into the CR-V for the trip home. When we returned home "Buster" had over 500 miles on him.
Ok, maybe I should've been more clear. I didn't think ppl here thought I was low enough to joke about death! Oh well...... Just in case anyone is interested in what happened: the dead ppl were recently divorced couple, and the ex-husband went to the Honda dealership where his ex-wife worked and shot her to death.... then shot himself.
I have been to a Robertson Honda (I believe there's two locations) while I was shopping for my CR-V and can tell you there are many other reasons to avoid it......
Anyways, what did i do my first day with my CR-V? I don't remember all the details (bought it in '98).... but i parked it in the garage, showed it off to family, then went to sleep. Didn't go anywhere special, until few months later.... went to Las Vegas.
The CR-V was my fourth new car in the 90's so I guess I wasn't too excited about it.
Is that really a valid reason to avoid a dealer? I mean, sure, it's kind of creepy, but I don't think that impacts the quality of a dealership. If you had a bad shopping experience there, you should have posted that as the reason to avoid a dealership. The way the post was worded, it did appear to be a joke.
BTW, my first day, we loaded up the family and drove around. Ended up at a friends house later that evening to show off.
Thanks for the clarification. I swear the news reporter prounced it Robertson.... oh well.
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beat,
What i meant by "avoid," was to avoid going there, because it would obviously be closed for business. I wouldn't be surprised if it's still closed due to the investigation. Personally, I wouldn't go there due to it, it would just creep me out.... plus, her co-workers must be in shock and unable to do their best.
I was just browsing over at CRV IX and found mention of a new accessory for the 2001 CRV. The retractable cargo cover is supposed to be available (instead of the cheap one that they offer now). The author of the post quoted a cost of $99. This isn't cheap, but it's probably better than having one shipped from the UK.
Also, Bing has updated our front page. There's a nice Halloween CRV as the COTM.
This is the second time I am writing in regard to tire pressure. This was prompted from the 60 minutes segment on Firestone tires and now it seems other Firestone models are being investigated. I love my 2000 EX with auto trans. I currently keep an average of 26PSI in my tires as reccommended. Is this a norm throughout the CR-V community? Feedback, please.....
I keep mine at 30PSI. 26PSI shouldn't be a problem, as long as they're not Firestone tires. Interestingly enough, I had a blow out of a Firestone tire while driving on the freeway couple of days ago. It literally fell apart at the seams. I had just checked the tire (30PSI) and put an extra 2 PSI in to it before it blew. Luckily, I sensed something was wrong and was slowing down when it happened. Or else, I'd probably be one of the 100+ victims of Firestone's negligence.
Actually my tires are Firestone (Bridgestone) that came with the vehicle. Prior to bringing in my CR-V for its first oil change, I measured the air in the tires and they averaged at 30-32 PSI. The Honda mechanic adjusted the PSI to 26 as indicated on the side board of the vehicle. (Of course the manual refers you to this). I don't know what to do. Quite frankly my previous car was a 1987 Accord and I had a great set of Michelins on them. Who needs the hassle.
Those Bridgestone's are NOT the same as Firestone. B owns F but they don't share the models.
Ford also recommended 26PSI for the Firestone due to the Explorer flipping over with higher PSI. But now have changed it to 30PSI so the tires will be more resistent to premature wear. I'm not sure if this would have prevented those accidents. It certainly didn't prevent my blow out!
I keep mine at 30PSI to increase MPG, mostly. You can always put more air at the gas station and also request Honda not to change the pressure.
On the concern about tire pressure. Bear in mind that the Ford Explorer is a much heavier vehicle than the Honda. This was certainly a factor in tire failure. The weight of the Fords plus the height was determinative in the rollover problem which led to the original 26 pound recommendation.The lower pressure better prevented rollover. Has anyone heard of a CRV rollover problem?
Tommen - The CR-V actually rolled on its side during side impact testing by the NHTSA. The test was not designed to determine the potential for rollovers, but it is seen by some as writing on the wall. It is important to note that this is not the same as the untripped rollover that the media is publicizing. As a side note, the CR-V also scored two five star ratings for the same test. To my knowledge there is no other "evidence" to suggest that the CR-V is rollover prone (ie no real world stats).
Just the same, drive carefully.
WRT, tire pressure. 26psi is the recommendation in the vehicle's specs. Dealers will often over-inflate tires, so that they look better while on the lot. They often forget (or don't bother) to restore them to factory spec before turning the car over to the new owner. As posted earlier, I've been running mine at 28 psi and have little tread wear.
Hi all, i just picked up my 2000 Naples Gold CR-V yesterday and love it!! I do miss my Accord EX, but think I'll be all right. One thing I am missing a lot is the lumbar support on the drivers seat of the Accord. My lower back was already aching after about 30 minutes. Have any of you had this problem? How did you solve it?
Crvdc - My first recommendation would be to put the seat in a more upright position. If that doesn't help matters, there's a cheap "fix" described at the CR-V IX. Just go to the Product Reviews section and scroll down to "other add ons". It aint elegant, but it's worth a try before you spend any real money on something else.
Hi There, My wife and I are owners of a 2000 CRV-EX with just over 1000 miles on it. We are currently experiencing two problems, both occur when the air temperature outside is at least 80 degrees. The first is a buzz or rattle that occurs at around 2000 RPM. This appears to be coming from the engine compartment. It happens in all gears and neutral. The second problem we have experienced is the vehicle not shifting out of first gear. The vehicle was in drive with the O/D on. We had to place it in park and then back into drive to "clear" this problem. Has anyone else experienced these problems or anything similar? Thank you for any input that may be available.
Just bought my 2000 CRV-EX a week ago. I found there are two problems: 1. when I release the brake pedal, it bangs back loudly. 2. during driving, even at low speeds, I feel noise from outside (not from engine). The noise seems to be wind whining.
I am not sure if above problems are common in CRVs or only my car has them. I called the dealer about the first problem, they told me it is normal for new cars. Is that true?
Any comments and information will be greatly appreciated. If you prefer, you can email me at joeoooo@us.sina.com. Thank you very much.
Post 239: For the buzzing, take it back to the dealer and have them check for a loose heat shield or anything loose. Just a stab in the dark. Does the transmission hold first on flat ground or just climbing hills? It will hold a lower gear for a long time when you climb a hill, even after you have reached the top. If it won't shift on level ground with light throttle input, you need to have that looked at. Could even be related to the buzzing.
Post 240: Does the pedal make the banging noise? It does have a return spring to pull the pedal back up. The spring is new, so it will snap back when you release the pedal.
Do you have a roof rack? If so, move the cross bars as far back as possible to minimize wind noise.
I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 SE NEW AND AT 40 TO 60 MPA I GET A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHECKED THE BALANCING AND SWITCHED THE TIRES FROM FRONT TO BACK.THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD FEEL THE VIBRATION AND IT WAS NORMAL??? THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE TALKED TO HONDA OF AMERICA AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS A BUILT IN CHARTERIZATION OF THE CR-V. HAS ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE HAVE THIS PROBLEM?
I've had my 2000 EX since 12/99. Had experienced shudder phenomenon at around 20-30 mph. Honda replaced the front axles at around 7,000 mi and the problem immediately went away. I now have 12,000 mi on it and the problem is only slightly there. However, at 40-60 mph it sounds like something more serious than the "vehicle characteristic" many of us experience. I'd pursue it. If there's no dealer satisfaction, call the regional rep. They helped me quite a bit. Good luck
Thanks beatfarmer for the suggestions, I also thought that it may be a heat shield being that it happens in all gears and neutral at a specific RPM. Kind of follows that whole resonant frequency thing. Unfortunately winter is coming and it probably won't reproduce the noise until next spring.
The transmission locked in first in "couldn't be any flatter Chicago suburbs!" We probably won't find a hill for a couple of months. I took it into the dealer and they looked it over and couldn't find anything. The computer didn't register any fault codes.
Long live the 3yr / 36k miles warranty (hopefully we won't need it).
I've had my 99 EX for 31,000 miles and never experienced a shudder or vibration in the steering wheel. They do not "all do that". Tell your dealer to show you another one that does it. The "they all do that" excuse is true BS.
Hey Beatfarmer, did you see this over at the CR-V IX?
My 94 Accord EX had the power windows set up so that the driver could turn off the individual window controls and still control each window from the drivers switches. This was great when you had kids in the back so that the driver could control the windows without the kids monkeying with them. On my 2000 crv, if i turn off the window switches on each door, then the drivers switches cannot control the passengers windows either. My only option is to adjust the paasenger windows how I want them and then turn off the switches so that the kids can't move the windows, which also leaves me unable to adjust the windows. Is this true on all crv's or is mine faulty?
My CR-V window controls are the same as you just described and mine is a 1997. I would think that Honda would have fixed this little problem (just like having the window control switch on the passenger side instead of a lock as many guests in my CR-V have gotten confused over).
My CR-V does the same thing. My '98 Accord did the same thing.... My Lexus does the same thing. So, it's not just your car, nor just CR-V. I guess the best way to handle this is to turn the switch "on," then move the windows, then switch it back "off". I'm not sure if they can be programmed differently.
P.S. In the past, I've touted www.priceline.com as a big saver on gas prices. Unfortunately, this service was discontinued by Priceline, due to their declining stock prices. I am pretty devastated, since it saved me $50/month.....
Hmmm, not surprised that the dealer couldn't reproduce the problem. Try and keep a log of when it does it and under what conditions (I assume not all the time because you couldn't drive it). This can help to reveal any patterns and point to a cause for the dealer. Grade Logic maks the CR-V's tranny shift differently from any other auto I've ever driven. Took me a little to get use to it. I'd go up a hill and reach the top and wonder what was wrong when it didn't upshift. Nothing was wrong though.
Saw that one Varmit. I'd guestion those power gains until I saw the dyno sheet. A nice ride otherwise.
Wanted to share my experience. Last week purchased a 2000 LX 2WD in South Florida. The price I paid was invoice + dest + T&T + 300, included floor mats and front mud guards. Also got electric sunroof installed by dealer (to be covered under warranty) for $699. I finalized the price with the sales manager over the phone before I ever entered the dealership. Shopped around (5 dealerships) using the phone, when they complained said had an infant and hard to get out so had to use the phone (which is true).
To everyone --- I've read the complaints about the tranamissions not shifting, possible wind noise, brake pedal popping and buzzing in the engine compartment. All things that we expect not to have to deal with after shelling out the price of a new automobile. Before I commit to the CRV. I must ask this question: DO ANY OF ONE HAVE ANY REGRETS ABOUT PURCHASING THE CRV, IF SO, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR NEXT CHOICE?
I've had my "99ex for over a year now with no regrets. I haven't had any of these problems (or more specifically, complaints) with mine and now have over 18,000 miles on it. My average mileage hangs around 26mpg (60% hiway-40% city). Has more than enough room for my family of four (two kids in car seats) ands hasen't let me down once. It has handled all types of roads and weather (15+ inches of snow and Hurricane Floyd) without any trauma.
Any complaints I have are of the nit picky variety. The level of tire noise is high (will address this when the BFGs wear out) but not unacceptible for this type of vehicle. It doesn't come with a decent cargo cover. Thats about it for me.
The CR-V remains one of the best values on the market.
Hi everyone! I have a '99 CR-V EX, 5 speed, with 52k miles. I love the vehicle, however, I am getting an intermittent noise, very much like a howl or groan, when I loose traction on the front wheels. This also occurs when maneuvering at slow speed such as a turn or parking. I have been going to my local mechanic, since I am off of Honda’s warranty. He cannot figure out what the problem is, but he can re-create the sound. He suggests waiting until it gets worse, and then hopefully he can identify the causation, as I do have an extended warranty up to 100k miles. I would love to hear from anyone who has had a similar issue, and hopefully has corrected the problem. Thanks!
I've had my CR-V for over 2 years and don't regret it. The price was great ($16,500) and it's been reliable for 35K miles. Considering what our second choice was (Ford Explorer w/ defective Firestones), I am SOOOOOO glad we chose the CR-V.
If I were buying an SUV right now, I wouldn't say the CR-V would be tops.... but definately in top 5. I'd look at the Nissan Pathfinder (V6, 240hp).... Acura MDX ($35K though).... Mercedes ML320.... Toyota Highlander.... IF money wasn't an issue. But if it was, CR-V would be tops, RAV-4 (new style) would be close second.
When was the last time you had the rear diff fluid check/changed? Yes, I said the rear diff. I do not agree with the wait and see opinion. Have the fluid changed and see if the sound goes away. It's a DIY job if you want to save some money.
Just curious, If you have the Honda Care warranty, why are you taking it to a independent mechanic? The dealer more than likely has seen/heard of this and knows the proper repair.
52K on a '99. That's a lot of miles in a short time.
I have no regrets about buying my '99 CRV and would definitely choose this vehicle again.
I have a question for those with families riding in their CRV. My two boys and my wife complain of getting carsick (motion sickness) when riding on the back seat of the CRV, (they say they do not experience this when riding on the front passenger seat). I have ridden back there and do find it to have a higher-up sensation compared to riding in the front, but I also find it very spacious and comfortable, with a good view, (but no motion sickness for me). They did not complain of this when riding in previous vehicles, (all of which are closer to the ground). The only thing I can think of is that since the CRV is taller than what they are used to, perhaps it has more swaying motion in turns or over bumpy or uneven roadways, (or they just like to complain, which I don't discount either!). Have any of you experienced these complaints from your family concerning riding in the CRV rear seat? If so, what can be done to lessen carsickness?
To answer your question, I have never had the rear diff fluid checked or changed. I have followed the Honda service menu, plus oil and filter changes every 2500 - 3000 miles.
I have an after-market warranty (Warranty Gold - Platinum), that my local guy accepts. I am a little bit to blame to, as my local dealer accepts this also. To be blunt, I would rather give my local guy the business; however, I also do not like the wait and see atitude, so I will be calling the dealer.
How "hard" is it to change the rear diff fluid? Any harder than an oil change? What is the fluid type/brand to use as a replacement?
BYW: I have the high mileage because I used to drive 150 miles rountrip every day to work. After about 25 - 30k miles, I noticed that the OEM tires (Goodrich) are REALLY bad in the rain, to the point where I got paranoid about driving when it was wet, real - time 4wd or not! Have you had any experiences like this?
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I have seen a piece that fits onto the trap table between the seats. It's a shoebox sized compartment that has a padded top. It's designed to be an armrest for both the driver and passenger. However, this does not fit the US spec CR-V (the cupholders for the euro CR-V are side by side). I mention this because some folks mistakenly thought that it would work for theirs. I wouldn't want you to order something that will not fit.
Kyle
Jack
Hope this helps...
Thanks.
Folks, I think it's time for another owner's question... What was the first thing that you did with your CR-V?
Mine was delivered to my office (well, the parking lot outside the office) on a Friday afternoon. It had 15 miles on it. On Saturday morning, my wife and two of our friends were headed to the Green Mountains for a weekend hiking trip. It's about a three hour drive from southern Massachusetts, but I loved every minute of it. I beeped the horn at all the other CR-Vs on the way up. Yes, I was that goofy. We hiked that morning and returned to the car for lunch. Out came the picnic table. We got plenty of stares for that. We hiked back into the woods and stayed overnight. The next day our cold and sore bodies jumped right into the CR-V for the trip home. When we returned home "Buster" had over 500 miles on him.
I have been to a Robertson Honda (I believe there's two locations) while I was shopping for my CR-V and can tell you there are many other reasons to avoid it......
Anyways, what did i do my first day with my CR-V? I don't remember all the details (bought it in '98).... but i parked it in the garage, showed it off to family, then went to sleep. Didn't go anywhere special, until few months later.... went to Las Vegas.
The CR-V was my fourth new car in the 90's so I guess I wasn't too excited about it.
BTW, my first day, we loaded up the family and drove around. Ended up at a friends house later that evening to show off.
Thanks for the clarification. I swear the news reporter prounced it Robertson.... oh well.
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beat,
What i meant by "avoid," was to avoid going there, because it would obviously be closed for business. I wouldn't be surprised if it's still closed due to the investigation. Personally, I wouldn't go there due to it, it would just creep me out.... plus, her co-workers must be in shock and unable to do their best.
Also, Bing has updated our front page. There's a nice Halloween CRV as the COTM.
I currently keep an average of 26PSI in my tires as reccommended. Is this a norm throughout the CR-V community? Feedback, please.....
I keep mine at 30PSI. 26PSI shouldn't be a problem, as long as they're not Firestone tires. Interestingly enough, I had a blow out of a Firestone tire while driving on the freeway couple of days ago. It literally fell apart at the seams. I had just checked the tire (30PSI) and put an extra 2 PSI in to it before it blew. Luckily, I sensed something was wrong and was slowing down when it happened. Or else, I'd probably be one of the 100+ victims of Firestone's negligence.
Those Bridgestone's are NOT the same as Firestone. B owns F but they don't share the models.
Ford also recommended 26PSI for the Firestone due to the Explorer flipping over with higher PSI. But now have changed it to 30PSI so the tires will be more resistent to premature wear. I'm not sure if this would have prevented those accidents. It certainly didn't prevent my blow out!
I keep mine at 30PSI to increase MPG, mostly. You can always put more air at the gas station and also request Honda not to change the pressure.
Just the same, drive carefully.
WRT, tire pressure. 26psi is the recommendation in the vehicle's specs. Dealers will often over-inflate tires, so that they look better while on the lot. They often forget (or don't bother) to restore them to factory spec before turning the car over to the new owner. As posted earlier, I've been running mine at 28 psi and have little tread wear.
What year is you CRV. How fast were you going. How long were you driving (to build up heat) and how hot was it outside.
Did the tire look like the tread seperated.
Your attitude about this might be different if you saw 60 minutes last night.
How did your vehicle respond after the failure. Was it the back or front tire.
Drive safely,
Lmahler
My wife and I are owners of a 2000 CRV-EX with just over 1000 miles on it. We are currently experiencing two problems, both occur when the air temperature outside is at least 80 degrees.
The first is a buzz or rattle that occurs at around 2000 RPM. This appears to be coming from the engine compartment. It happens in all gears and neutral.
The second problem we have experienced is the vehicle not shifting out of first gear. The vehicle was in drive with the O/D on. We had to place it in park and then back into drive to "clear" this problem.
Has anyone else experienced these problems or anything similar?
Thank you for any input that may be available.
Just bought my 2000 CRV-EX a week ago. I found there are two problems:
1. when I release the brake pedal, it bangs back loudly.
2. during driving, even at low speeds, I feel noise from outside (not from engine). The noise seems to be wind whining.
I am not sure if above problems are common in CRVs or only my car has them. I called the dealer about the first problem, they told me it is normal for new cars. Is that true?
Any comments and information will be greatly appreciated. If you prefer, you can email me at joeoooo@us.sina.com. Thank you very much.
Joe
Does the transmission hold first on flat ground or just climbing hills? It will hold a lower gear for a long time when you climb a hill, even after you have reached the top. If it won't shift on level ground with light throttle input, you need to have that looked at. Could even be related to the buzzing.
Post 240: Does the pedal make the banging noise? It does have a return spring to pull the pedal back up. The spring is new, so it will snap back when you release the pedal.
Do you have a roof rack? If so, move the cross bars as far back as possible to minimize wind noise.
The transmission locked in first in "couldn't be any flatter Chicago suburbs!" We probably won't find a hill for a couple of months. I took it into the dealer and they looked it over and couldn't find anything. The computer didn't register any fault codes.
Long live the 3yr / 36k miles warranty (hopefully we won't need it).
Any other suggestions??
Thanks
Hey Beatfarmer, did you see this over at the CR-V IX?
CR-V = Combat Ready Vehicle
Yes, the pedal makes the banging noise. The dealer told me it is normal for new cars.
My car does have a roof rack. I'll try to put the cross bars backwards to see what will happen.
Have a good weekend, folks.
My CR-V does the same thing. My '98 Accord did the same thing.... My Lexus does the same thing. So, it's not just your car, nor just CR-V. I guess the best way to handle this is to turn the switch "on," then move the windows, then switch it back "off". I'm not sure if they can be programmed differently.
P.S. In the past, I've touted www.priceline.com as a big saver on gas prices. Unfortunately, this service was discontinued by Priceline, due to their declining stock prices. I am pretty devastated, since it saved me $50/month.....
We were offered it at $20,500; is that a decent price since the 2001 models are in?
Saw that one Varmit. I'd guestion those power gains until I saw the dyno sheet. A nice ride otherwise.
DO ANY OF ONE HAVE ANY REGRETS ABOUT PURCHASING THE CRV, IF SO, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR NEXT CHOICE?
Any complaints I have are of the nit picky variety. The level of tire noise is high (will address this when the BFGs wear out) but not unacceptible for this type of vehicle. It doesn't come with a decent cargo cover. Thats about it for me.
The CR-V remains one of the best values on the market.
I've had my CR-V for over 2 years and don't regret it. The price was great ($16,500) and it's been reliable for 35K miles. Considering what our second choice was (Ford Explorer w/ defective Firestones), I am SOOOOOO glad we chose the CR-V.
If I were buying an SUV right now, I wouldn't say the CR-V would be tops.... but definately in top 5. I'd look at the Nissan Pathfinder (V6, 240hp).... Acura MDX ($35K though).... Mercedes ML320.... Toyota Highlander.... IF money wasn't an issue. But if it was, CR-V would be tops, RAV-4 (new style) would be close second.
Just curious, If you have the Honda Care warranty, why are you taking it to a independent mechanic? The dealer more than likely has seen/heard of this and knows the proper repair.
52K on a '99. That's a lot of miles in a short time.
I have a question for those with families riding in their CRV. My two boys and my wife complain of getting carsick (motion sickness) when riding on the back seat of the CRV, (they say they do not experience this when riding on the front passenger
seat). I have ridden back there and do find it to have a higher-up sensation compared to riding in the front, but I also find it very spacious and comfortable, with a good view, (but no motion sickness for me). They did not complain
of this when riding in previous vehicles, (all of
which are closer to the ground). The only thing
I can think of is that since the CRV is taller than what they are used to, perhaps it has more swaying motion in turns or over bumpy or uneven roadways, (or they just like to complain, which I
don't discount either!).
Have any of you experienced these complaints
from your family concerning riding in the CRV rear
seat? If so, what can be done to lessen carsickness?
To answer your question, I have never had the rear diff fluid checked or changed. I have followed the Honda service menu, plus oil and filter changes every 2500 - 3000 miles.
I have an after-market warranty (Warranty Gold - Platinum), that my local guy accepts. I am a little bit to blame to, as my local dealer accepts this also. To be blunt, I would rather give my local guy the business; however, I also do not like the wait and see atitude, so I will be calling the dealer.
How "hard" is it to change the rear diff fluid? Any harder than an oil change? What is the fluid type/brand to use as a replacement?
BYW: I have the high mileage because I used to drive 150 miles rountrip every day to work. After about 25 - 30k miles, I noticed that the OEM tires (Goodrich) are REALLY bad in the rain, to the point where I got paranoid about driving when it was wet, real - time 4wd or not! Have you had any experiences like this?
Thanks again for the advice.