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On top of that looking to get one made in Japan - versus mexcio or the U.S. Am reading a lot on line about problems with the latter 2...
UK definitely NOT
see my post at http://www.edmunds.com/honda/cr-v/2012/long-term-road-test/2012-honda-cr-v-20000- - -mile-b1-service-complete.html
coupons from honda of santa monica are friends
I got new tires put on my minivan today and the shop checked my brakes, coolant, battery and topped off my windshield washer fluid. That was a nice freebie (although I paid, lol).
not sure what you rubbere'd on your van since snow is not much problem in ne for us
i go for hydroplaning and really like some of the yokos or generals
my comment about that crv service in the comment here http://www.edmunds.com/honda/cr-v/2012/long-term-road-test/2012-honda-cr-v-20000- -mile-b1-service-complete-commentspage.html#comments i just want to say check dealer sites n coupons.
quote: (1) [i]I know that 0W20 synthetic is required for the CR-V[/i] and (2) [i]I picked up the CR-V about an hour later and was pleased to find the total bill did indeed reflect a discount: It was $139.07 with tax. That's right in line with the Edmunds.com Maintenance Calculator's suggestion that you should pay $145 for a 20,000-mile service on a 2012 Honda CR-V if you live in the 90404 zip code.[/i] (1) full syn is wrong as crv is listed per manual @ 0w-20 which can be a blend or full syn (2) i always check dealer sites for coupons so next time check dealer site for coupons "Includes: Change oil up to 5 qts.- Install Honda genuine oil filter - Multi-point inspection - Vehicles with 0/20 grade are $59.95" http://www.hondaofsantamonica.com/specials/service.htm (Multi-point inspection includes all that hose n brake checking stuff) 59.95+tax (59.95+(59.95x.095))=65.65 crv in the air doing oil so rotating tires=? edmunds payed 139.07 ipad & service advisor=fancy and less money in your pocket
sou cal i think edmunds after $60 santa monica honda coupon for oil change n car check maybe $20-40 for rotation so maybe $100 in so cal.
just leased LX and with 16's pumped the contys to 37 and now good steering
nice ride and hope you enjoy yours steve_ host
I'm riding on Nokian WRG2s lately (and yeah, I'm in the UP of Michigan, and we get a bit of snow).
sorry your right on the rotation thing and jus wanted to point out the coupon from santa monica
thanks for the fast reply
safe driving
I got all the service work details from the dealer, including that it had valves adjusted and a new valve cover put in around 110k miles. Is there anything I need to be on the lookout for over the next two months before she takes it to college in August? I also noticed a driveshaft seal getting worked on. Is that normal?
Not sure, but I've read stories over the years that Edmunds gets auction numbers to plug into the TMV formula, but I'm not privy to that stuff so can't really say.
If you didn't get a pre-purchase inspection done on the '09, I'd do one now at an independent mechanic. That may find any time-bombs that the dealer glossed over and maybe give you ammo to get the dealer to fix it. More likely the mechanic will recommend when any fluid changes or brake jobs or other general maintenance should be done.
Other owners will be better sources about known problems or the seals; all I can think of from surfing the boards is that CR-Vs have a reputation for failing AC compressors.
Congrats on the new ride - you're a good dad.
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I just had the chance to complete a 6,200 mile all high-speed highway trip. Starting with a new oil change, the oil life remaining figure just clicked over to 50%, which translates to about 12,000 miles of consistent high-speed driving. Even that figure seems a bit excessive for me. I was expecting no more than 10,000 at best.
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We know that some values in the engine computer system need a little tweaking (i. e. the alternator charging rate aka dead battery syndrome) so I'm thinking maybe this oil life figure might need a little tweaking of its own. Your comments are welcome.
I wanted just the glass, and if it just the glass no problem, but I would have had to order on-line and I like that mirror- Honda can get the part in one day.
Any experience - 04 CRV
If the A/C gave trouble you might wish you had the wty...not sure if the newer CRVs have had their A/C woes fixed or not. I think I have recently read about a 2010 failing early.
I've got the manual for my Honda CRV 2006, and located two screws under the Audio unit (under the center vents and Hazard Light Switch). After removing these two screws, the manual says to gently pull out the bottom of the center panel (release clips) to create a gap.
My problem is, pulling on the bottom of this panel doesn't release it or create a gap. I started by pulling gently and worked my way up to grabbing and pulling with two hands, but it still won't release. Any advice on how to proceed?
This time I has told the rear brake (one side) was gone metal on metal. When they took it apart they found that the caliper was ok but the bracket that holds the pads had gotten so rusty that it no longer went back (before they took it apart they mentioned it could be the guide pins or the caliper, perhaps the guide pins are the same as a bracket). I saw someone commented that there may be a service bulletin for this issue? I sensed from the dealer that this problem is not unusual-(. Have other people had this issue is it common in Honda's, I've never even heard of this problem until yesterday-(
This is the first Honda i have owned it is a little disappointing to have a problem like this at just over 50k.
Seems to me, you have to own a bit more content of your decision to purchase it.
As for the faulty windshield, yes that sucks because it obviously went unnoticed during pick up of the new car. In an effort to be somewhat amicable with your dealer (if they are decent basically in other regards during your purchase) then I would have THEM, not a jobber, order a brand new HONDA windshield (NOT an aftermkt one, cuz there are good ones and poor ones out there...they think we are stupid..some are softer than others and some are thinner that others, adding interior noise levels) and have the Honda dealer do the re and re.
It sucks to have to deal with this but hey...this scenario is so much better than having a new car and a month later finding out they have to tear the engine or transmission apart..THAT is my worst nightmare when buying a new vehicle. Being 'the one' who gets one 'of those'..
I have had to replace rear brakes, rotors and pads twice now in only 55000 miles. Obviously a poor design issue. Usually the front go long before the rear since they do a lot greater braking force than rears.
Is this still a problem with newer CRVs and is it not a problem with the wrong fluid but fluid wearing out prematurely? I get no message from the "life" indicator to change it.
Does getting this sound indicate that there was damage?
Does it need to be "burnished"?
I checked the service manual and it appears that there are NO recommended service intervals for ANYTHING and just relying on the "minder". There is just a check box for 'replace rear differential fluid' (if applicable).
Not very happy with a new vehicle.
The dealer said to have the car driven weekly to avoid this problem.
Has anyone else had a problem like this?
If I just leave the car in the garage should the rotors be OK if I make sure they are dry before storage? (I drove around for a while with light pressure on the brakes on a dry day to be sure).
If my daughter uses it for storms should we be OK if she actually does what I asked and make sure the rotors are dry when going back into the unheated garage?
If we just leave it in the garage for 3 months any experience as to how often, if ever, the car should be driven on a dry day to keep the brakes clean?
I don't want to spend $450 a year and make my rotors too thin.
My mechanic just told me to drive it a bit more often.
I'd think that simply using the brakes would dry the discs enough.
Try the Stop here! Let's talk about brakes discussion too.
I have your brake issue too for the same reason, not driving enough. And once your 2011 gets a couple more years on it, be prepared for sticking pads and calipers. Hondas are notorious for that. One of their other weak areas. Being in FL you probably won't have as much an issue tho come to think of it..
My car has more scratches in plastic now then when i first bought it. Seems like air is too abrasive for this type of plastic. My E had much better quality scratch resistant interior and exterior plastic.
To clean my windshield and windows, I purchased a better quality microfiber towel. It seems to help but I can't seem to get them looking as well as I would like. I will clean them in my garage but once I am in the sunlight, I can see all of the streaks that I hate to see. I now have just decided to live with it.
Try youtube for glass cleaning tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVUtdlzrktI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4TBR7TRGJc
One glass expert gave me wool pads that they use and recommended regular turtle wax. Some tips are so good i wish i had my old car to try them.
I just bought the car a few days ago.
Anybody had an issue with this model ??
Thanks
I have a 200 CRV with 110,000+ miles. The only problems I have had thus far is the dashboard clock failed a few years ago, and the computer registered a problem which was temporal. my dealer always addresses me by name when I come in for routine maintenance (they have one guy that plugs my license number into their data base and this tells them my name). I am 71 years old, and I hope this car will last me the rest of my driving life!
You left off a digit. What year is it?
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How do you release the tether cable in order to replace the fuel cap on a 2006 CRV?
As I write these words, our 2003 CRV is having the "Big Fix" done!
We bought it new and it now has a whopping 78,000 miles on it. At 75,000 miles I finally had the brake pads replaced and I was told they could have gone at least another 5000 miles.
Other than that,only scheduled services have been done.
Until now....
For the past few months, I''ve been feeling a clunk in the front suspension at times.
The A/C compressor has been making some sounds that mean impending doom and at stop lights I can feel my master cylinder bypassing a bit.
Were the average person to drive this car they probably wouldn't have noticed any of this.
So, I ordered these parts along with a new A/C condenser/dryer through the internet and a moonlighting Acura tech I know is doing the work. Total cost for everything - 1100.00.
Now, I'll be ready for the next eleven years/78,000 miles!
So, today I drive our 2013 CRV that my wife drives and I just don't like certain things about it probably because I rarely drive it.
Top on my list of "don't likes" would be the electric power steering that feels like I'm "pointing" the car down the road with a joystick. Vague, numb feeling.
Poor visibility and sight lines compared to the 2003. Hard to determine where my wheels are when making right turns.
Oh, I know because of rollover standards a lot of new cars have lousy visibility.
Two more years left on it's lease and I can say we will not be buying it at the end as we planned to.
Other than that, it's great car and the things that bug me probably wouldn't be noticed by others.
EDIT:
Well, our 2003 CRV has been fixed including a new A/C compressor that it didn't need.
Turns out the expansion valve is bad which causes the compressor to cycle endlessly. A mis diagnosis by the shop that inspected it.
Gets fixed next month. another 150.00. No big deal.
question on tires: I have an '12 and am planning on replacing the OEM tires soon. I need to replace all 4. This is the first time I have changed tires with a tire montioring system. Anything I should know. Will the tire people try to sell me new valves or whatever and claim they need ot be changed when you change a tire
Reusing old valve stems is not a smart thing to do.
Sounds like the diagonal tie-down with the interior hood worked fine. Sometimes you can get the end of a bungie to hook into the area around the latch.
Estimated cost for a random zip code is $133.
It looks pretty easy to change the cabin air filter yourself.
As for the mirror, is it dimming at night and everything displaying like compass if applicable? If so, you are probably fine.
After consistently owning Honda products, including the Civic, Accord, and CRV as my first cars, my loyalty has waned due to persistent issues with my 2015 CRV. Experiencing excessive oil consumption at 1 quart per 1000 miles, I sought assistance from the service center, only to be told it's normal. Despite investing $100 in an oil consumption test, the problem persisted, with the service center even disabling the oil sensor. Numerous visits and conversations revealed that the 2015 CRV has a known issue, yet no resolution is offered other than telling me to replace piston rings for $5000. When sharing my experience with the customer service center, they expressed regret and pledged improved service in the future. However, the rising prices of Honda products coupled with declining quality and customer service have led me to the decision that this will be my final Honda car.
I've been informed that I need to pay $5,000 to repair the piston rings. However, I've noticed Honda consistently framing me for neglecting car maintenance and shifting blame. Given the poor customer service experience, I'm hesitant to invest $5,000 to continue with Honda.
Laughing at customer issues truly reflects Honda's perspective on its customers.