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Now that the background is established, here is the question: Will need new rubber in 5k or less...As you may be aware, the CR-V is not a quiet rig at highway speed. This seems to be worse in our state where the highway dept uses largeish aggregate in their paving mix (nearby states that have "blacktop" or "smoother" roads are much better but the thing is still pretty loud). Is there such a thing as a quieter tire? I know Bstone has a technology called "5 degree noise reduction" but I hesitate to spring for unverified bells and whistles. Any ideas? I know it will never whisper like an Oldsmobile but even a 10% noise reduction would be worth a little extra Jang!
After you input your vehicle they'll give you a list of tires as options. Most have customer comments and a satisfaction survey on them and, some will be from CR-V drivers.
As for specific recommendations: I replaced my Bridgeston Dueler H/Ts with Dueler H/Ls 23,000 miles ago and have been very satisfied with every category that matters to me: noise, wet and dry traction and handling. And I can't help but conclude that you must be less demanding on your tires than I am because we have virtually the same mileage on our CR-Vs; my original tires were worn out by 30k-mi!
If the noise really bothers you, I don't think any tire will really make you happy from that standpoint, because the high noise level is mostly from very little sound deadening insulation, in an effort to keep the weight down, on an underpowered vehicle. That said, all tires in the CRV stock size are actually passenger car tires, and not truck tires. On tire rack, concentrate on models that people are putting on sedans like Accords and Camrys. A good Michelin or Bridgestone grand touring all-season tire will probably be your most quiet choice, without any sacrifice in wet or snow. The tradeoff is they are probably $30-40 more than the Bridgestone or BFGoodrich that come on most CRVs.
Sorry for the long post..hope this helps
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I have sheets of Dynamat under the floor and in the doors of my '99 CR-V. It did muffle road noise. However, if I were to do it again, I'd pay more attention to the engine noise (which should not be as big a problem with the new models).
Alloy rims may or may not reduce road noise. It depends on many factors. Changing the size of the rim is one way to reduce road noise, but this is one of those situations where bigger is not always better. Rubber is generally better vibration insulation than metal.
Nycajun - If you don't like the idea of having the engine rev at 3,500 at highway speeds, downshift to 4th and run it at 4,500 rpms. Seriously, the high rpms are not a problem. If it helps, Acura uses a version of the same 2.4L block that is good for 7,100 rpms.
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The problem that the dealer could not fix and thought was normal is a vibration that I feel with the gas pedal, the clutch, and the brake pedal. All three work properly, but I feel a tingling vibration in my foot when I use all three pedals. Am I losing my mind? Has anyone else experienced this? Are the springs or cables so tight when the car is new? Could this be causing the vibrations? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
If the OD is on while driving in the city the tranny hunts for a gear while coming to a stop or recovering from a slow speed it is more than likely downshifting is too soon and can not recover in time OD should be used on the highway, one shoud disengage the OD while driving in the city that way the tranny no longer hunts for the gear to select and is more precise in choosing the appropriate gearing for the condition at hand additionally there is more torque given to the tranny while it is out of OD allowing for better power when exiting or entering a road or highway ramp, it is better for city driving as well
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So I decided to take the car back to the dealer I bought it from and I am currently going through the exact same process. 1) Dealer cleared a fault code 2) light came on again. 3) Dealer states a sensor needs to be replaced. On my last visit I spoke with one of the techs and he said that if you just place a heavy book on the passenger seat the SRS light could come on. I find this kind of hard to believe a car would be this sensitive. Has anybody else been told some thing similar as Im read yt ot take this car back undet the lemon law.
I have no idea why the dealer is repeatedly replacing the sensor. This makes me wonder about their competence.
Anyone tried to repair this or replace the moldings altogether ? Thanks for the input.
In an attempt to reduce cost (two Honda filters are $50), I used Purolator filters on my Civic since they were about half the cost. Compared to the Honda filter, the Purolator filter appeared to be substandard with about half as may pleats. Has anyone tried any other aftermarket CR-V/Civic cabin air filters (such as Wix)?
BTW, local Honda dealer advertised a "special" to replace Honda cabin air filters for the "low" price of $129.95 (ouch!)
Can someone tell me if it's OK (& beneficial) to use OverDrive (o/d off) on a frequent basis in a stop-and-go driving.
Does it effect the transmission in the long run?!?
It was recently posted in the Accord forum and is almost identical to the CRV. I used the after market filter since it looked identical to Honda's, don't remember which brand though.
My wife has a 2003 CR-V with about 8,000 miles. As she drives only long-distances, etc., we are following that maintenance schedule. Per the manual, her first oil change is not until 10,000 miles. So, why would the light be coming on now?
BTW, on the CR-V, is this light synonymous with the check engine light in other vehicles, where it could be emissions related or a loose gas cap?
Thanks for the info! I'm just trying to save her a trip to the dealership if possible.
However, sek4mlk is correct, it has nothing to do with the check engine light.
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Greetings from rainy Miami.
I have stuff in the tray underneath the passenger seat, like a car caddy that contains maps, air gauge, etc, the owners manual and a folder for car maintenance records. I don't use this tray every day but probably once every two weeks. Wondering if there is some problem with how this tray interacts with the bar, causing it to become loose.
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developed annoying clunking noise every time I am using brakes. Noise starting @ aproximately 20 mph up to full stop. When I remove foot from brake pedal noise stops, but reapplying brake producing same noise. Please advice, is this normal? And what must be done to correct it.
Thanks, Ark
Actually, the US 2002 and 2003 CR-Vs have a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. The 1997-2001 CR-Vs were only rated for 1,000 lbs. You can confirm this on the Honda website (http://www.hondacars.com) or here on Edmunds.com under the New Car link.