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2010 Honda CR-V News from Dealer
This is what a dealer emailed me re the 2010's:
Still no brochures yet on the '10 CRV. However, I did find out some information on the equipment that will be available. Along with an addition of horsepower (now 180), it will have 1mpg increase for both the city and highway, and the redesigned fascia. The following will be additional equipment options:
LX model will be outfitted to have everything it needs to add the rear cargo cover
EX model will have lit vanity mirrors, compass, and 10 spoke wheels
EXL model will be adding the USB audio interface
EXL models with navigation will have the bluetooth capability.
Still no brochures yet on the '10 CRV. However, I did find out some information on the equipment that will be available. Along with an addition of horsepower (now 180), it will have 1mpg increase for both the city and highway, and the redesigned fascia. The following will be additional equipment options:
LX model will be outfitted to have everything it needs to add the rear cargo cover
EX model will have lit vanity mirrors, compass, and 10 spoke wheels
EXL model will be adding the USB audio interface
EXL models with navigation will have the bluetooth capability.
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I think both wind and road noise are more noticeable because the engine is quieter and better isolated than in other vehicles. I was towing a trialer at freeway speeds and I coudl hardley tell that the engine was in 4th gear at 3000RPM instead of 5th at 2200RPM. When it went to 3rd gear on hills, it was noticeable, but not overly intrusive. Given, it's not as quiet as our Nissan Altima, but that's a more expensive chassis and platform. The CR-V is still based on the Civic chassis.
I'm not aware of a specific differential problem. The design does require regular maintenance with many doing service before the recommended intervals.
On note on differential noise. I did notice some noise form the rear while making a sharp right turn with the angles of the pavement causing the inside wheels to lose traction. The next day I turned off VSA and the noice wasn't present.
I wonder if some of the "moaning" that people think is comming form their differntial is actually the stability control being too sensitive at low speeds and activating/pulsing the brakes on the rear wheels.
What is the differential problem?
If you are implying that changing fluid on a regular basis is a problem, then you should be complaining about every automtotive manufaturer requiring regular oil and filter changes as well.
Because we all know that you have designed a car that does not need oil, filter, or any other lfuid change, but the big comspiracy is what is preventing you from going public with it. :P
If you are implying that changing fluid on a regular basis is a problem, then you should be complaining about every automtotive manufaturer requiring regular oil and filter changes as well. "
My 2003 EX had to have the rear fluid changed at 15K or it started making noises back there. The manual said 30K intervals. I don't mind following the manual, but the manual should be accurate.
From what I can tell, people are still having issues with the rear differential requiring more frequent fluid changes than the "maintenance minder" indicates.
From what I can tell, people are still having issues with the rear differential requiring more frequent fluid changes than the "maintenance minder" indicates.
I believe the manual recomennded 60K or 90K differential fluid intervals. Hence, any required fluid change before then should have been covered by Honda. It was in many cases.
I believe the maintenance minder recommends changing the differential fluid around 15-20K, depending on the driving conditions.
I believe the maintenance minder recommends changing the differential fluid around 15-20K, depending on the driving conditions. "
I didn't pursue the issue with the dealer. I knew that the AWD incurred higher costs, and simply considered it a part of the ownership. I was aware of the longer interval, but my choice was to simply cover the cost.
I think that Honda goofed up in specifying the longer intervals in the Gen 2 CR-V. The differential simply needs more fluid changes. I'm glad to hear that the Gen 3 has a more realistic interval.
On Gen 2 and Gen 2.5 simple map lights (with sunglass holder) transplant from Acura TL or Honda Oddyssey ($40 on ebay) resulted with fully functional Home link with 3 buttons and matching OEM colors.
Not sure what Gen 3 map lights look like, but chances are that the RDX maplight will have Home link and will fit.
Thanks!
Congrats on the new CR-V.
I think the bigger question is whether the seat covers are side air bag friendly. If the seat covers are not desined to accomodate the exploding side airbags, which are mounted on the side of the seatback, then you are just asking for trouble, big trouble!!!
I don't have the 2010 OWNER's MANUAL, but, I highly doubt that it does not say how to remove the headrests. How else are you going to line up the seats for the bed feature?
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Note that the pic just shows the center rear seat but the text there hints that they all come out this way.
My suggestion if you have just got 2010 Honda CRV, it should still be under warranty, simply bring it to the dealer and have them removed it. Show them how bad the design is. Even the service guy at my Honda dealer think it is crazy and have totally hard time to remove the head rest and ended up breaking the tab.
Thanks for the update - it's always better to let the dealer break something on their own nickle. :shades: