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Yup, worked on the 2005 CR-V, which is the same as 2006.
But, with the windshield wipers, Subaru, is one of the few that offers heated wiper parking area. It has heating wires similar to the ones on the rear window.
But, I learned while living in Japan, is that if you lift the wipers before leaving the vehicle outside. This prevents the wipers from freezing to the windshield.
Re the other, yes I do lift the wipers. I even do it in the summer so they don't sit and bake hard on the hot glass. Until a small bird started using them as a lookout perch and cra**ing all over my hood. And talk about a load, from such a small bird! It should be ashamed..
Was sitting in a Tucson the other day and noticed that the GLS model had a heated wiper area in the WS. Great idea but...Dodge minivans started doing that years ago.
Does raise the price of a new WS a fair bit though, which...statistically will increase your insurance premiums too. Never a free ride in this world.
I actually find defrost ability on the CRV left a bit wanting. It does not heat the area of the WS low enough to keep the ice and snow cleared from the wiper sweep. Depending on conditions, it starts to jam the sweep return area on every stroke, and that can't be good for the wiper motor or linkage. It is a design flaw that combined with certain others, reminds me that even Hondas are FAR from perfect. I have owned TON of vehicles from all over the world. At times I wonder how they became as successful as they seem to be.
But I have to say, and so should others...when they blindly play ignorant about known long standing issues and don't step up to help loyal customers, they will feel the pain later IF WE ALL STAND TOGETHER and be diligent. I did this with Ford back in 1988 and I have boycotted them ever since. They have missed out on selling me numerous new cars and even a 110000 dollar heavy truck for their abuse of the common "little guy" buyer. I warned them I would. And I have been true to my word. Their loss the abusive idiots.
What tires do you all recommend? Tirerack recommends Yokohoma Parada spec-x (is it the same as avid?) - looks like these have to bought online and shipped. I would just like to go to a shop (costco, sears, etc.) and get these installed. Costco choices are somewhat limited though.
Not cheap, but really good ride etc.
And I really like the Costco way with hand-tightened lugs, tires inflated with nitrogen, jeez, the guy who did our tires had the Honda "H" in the center of each wheel lined up perfectly the same front and back -- despite the fact that eventually they change alignment because of wheels turning at different rates at times.
After reviews at Tirerack, and visits to Costco, Sears, and other tire locations, have zeroed in on a choice between 2 tires available at Costco: Bridgestone Dueler Alenza (yes! that Bridgestone again) and Michelin Latitude Tour.
These particular Bridgestone tires are rated quite highly on Tirerack (though not on Best Sellers list) and have sufficient number of inputs (very positive) from other Honda owners, have 65k warranty, and are on a $70 off coupon at Costco. The Michelin tires are about $230 more expensive (ouch) at Costco, have same level of warranty, and reviews are just outstanding. Some other tires at Tirerack may be on the Best Sellers list in Tirerack for CRV but some do not have the same load rating (< 102T as wanted by CRV) and/or have much fewer data inputs from Honda owners. Above 2 tires at Tirerack, after accounting for additional cost of shipping and install, come close in pricing but not less enough for me to not to go to Costco. Costco puts in Nitrogen and road side warranty comes standard (besides being a Costco nut).
Bridgestone is available right now; Michelin may need 3-5 days for availability but I can wait that much. Intend to drive the vehicle for about another 5 years atleast, currently do about 15k/year mostly on highway, do not care much about noise but gas mileage and handling important in that order. I wish Michelin was on the sale that the Bridgestone is currently at - it does come on sale at Costco 3-4 times a year but just not right now. Have to purchase tires by the end of the month otherwise will fail inspection.
Do you believe the Michelin will be worth the price difference?
Thanks!
Thanks,
Jack
You'll be quite pleased with their winter traction and their tread life. We've got 4 years and 45K on ours and they are still great tires.
Been there, its the actuator.
I live in Boston area so definitely need something with some winter grip.
I have also checked on some of the other tires mentioned, but the Hankook seems to have decent all around traction.
The car is an 04 with about 105K
Great winter traction.. Dry road performance is as good or better than most all-seasons...
Downsides: Pricy.. thin dealer network (though maybe better in the NorthEast)..
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There are 2 connections to the top of the filter housing. Big air intake hose, and a small tube. Both need to be removed to be able to move the top of the air box out of the way.
I am really disappointed on my 2010 CRV, which was made in Japan but has been in shop multiple times. The car has several assembly issues: right strut rattling, lossen driver seat and annoying noise (intermitent) on sharp right turn. I brought the car to the dealer many times, the rattling noise and the losen driver seat were fixed, but no answer for the right turn noise.. I almost lost hope of fixing this issue and am considering trade it in for a different brand. Does anyone on this board has any clue? Many thanks.
August 12, 2009
Applies To:
2002-06 CR-V - ALL with 4WD
2007 CR-V - From VIN 5J6RE4...7L000001 thru 5J6RE4...7L019269
*2007 CR-V - From VIN JHLRE4...7C000001 thru JHLRE4...7C068888*
Moan or Groan From the Rear Differential
(Supersedes 07-024, dated May 5, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
In Applies To, the 2007 Japan-produced model VIN range was changed.*
BACKGROUND
A moaning or groaning comes from the rear differential when making a sharp or tight turn at low speeds.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Contamination in the rear differential fluid.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the rear differential fluid, and burnish the rear differential clutches.
I had an '85 Civic that had 265,000 miles on it when I sold it in 1995...
If you put work into maintaining the vehicle and repairing it in a timely fashion it will run forever.
Vehicle life is dependant on how much money the owner wants to put into the vehicle. At some point people make a concious decision to not to invest in their ride and "drive it into the ground"
If you can wait until Black Friday, discounttire.com will have a sale. I have bought my Yokohama Avid Touring S there for $50 a tire, shipped!!! $200 for a set of good tires shipped is a great deal!!!
Get them mounted at Walmart or Costco for $10 a tire.
As previously noted, they're not cheap, but I'm not one to cut corners on tires.