Maintenance schedule
The minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the factory for vehicles that are driven daily. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures even more often. Because frequent maintenance enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value of your car, we encourage you to do so. If you drive in dusty areas, tow a trailer, idle or drive at low speeds for extended periods or drive for short distances (less than four miles) in below freezing temperatures, shorter intervals are also recommended.
When your vehicle is new, follow the maintenance schedule to the letter, record the maintenance performed in your owner’s manual and keep all receipts to protect the new vehicle warranty. In many cases, the initial maintenance check is done at no cost to the owner.
Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly, whichever comes first
Check the engine oil level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the engine coolant level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the windshield washer fluid level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the brake fluid level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the power steering fluid level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the tires and tire pressures (Tire and tire pressure checks )
Check the operation of all lights
Check the horn operation
Every 3000 miles (4800 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above plus:
Change the engine oil and oil filter (see Engine oil and oil filter change)
Every 7500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above plus:
Inspect (and replace, if necessary) the windshield wiper blades (see Windshield wiper blade inspection and replacement)
Check and service the battery (see Battery check, maintenance and charging)
Check the cooling system (see Cooling system check)
Rotate the tires (see Tire rotation)
Check the seat belts (see Seat belt check)
Inspect the brake system (see Brake system check)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above plus:
Check the manual transaxle lubricant (see Fluid level checks)
Check the rear differential lubricant (4WD CR-V models) (see Fluid level checks)
Inspect the suspension, steering components and drive axle boots (see Steering, suspension and driveaxle boot check)
Inspect and replace, if necessary, all under hood hoses (see Underhood hose check and replacement)
Replace the air filter (see Air filter replacement)*
Replace the interior ventilation filter (see Interior ventilation filter replacement)
Inspect the fuel system (Fuel system check)
Check the exhaust system (see Exhaust system check)
Every 30,000 (48,000 km) miles or 24 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above plus:
Check and adjust, if necessary, the engine drivebelts (see Drivebelt check, adjustment and replacement)
Replace the brake fluid (see Brake fluid change)
Check (and replace, if necessary) the spark plugs (con venational, non-platinum or iridium type) (see Spark plug check and replacement)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months
Service the cooling system (drain, flush and refill) (see Cooling system servicing (draining, flushing and refilling)
Every 90,000 miles (145,000 km) or 60 months
Change the rear differential lubricant (see Rear differential lubricant change)
Every 110,000 miles (177,000 km) or 36 months, whichever comes first
Valve clearance check and adjustment (only if noisy) (see Valve clearance check and adjustment)
Replace the spark plugs (platinum or iridium type) (see Spark plug check and replacement)
Replace the timing belt, and inspect the auto tensioner and water pump (see 1.8L single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine and see Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems)
Every 120,000 miles (193,000 km) or 72 months, whichever comes first
Change the automatic transaxle fluid (see Automatic transaxle fluid change) **
Change the manual transaxle lubricant (see Manual transaxle fluid change) ***
* This item is affected by «severe» operating conditions as described below. If your vehicle is operated under «severe» conditions, perform all maintenance indicated with a * at 5000 miles/6-month intervals.
Severe conditions are indicated if you mainly operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions
- Operating in dusty areas
- Towing a trailer
- Idling for extended periods and/or low speed operation
- Operating when outside temperatures remain below freezing and when most trips are less than five miles
** If operated under one or more of the following conditions, change the automatic transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles.
*** If operated under one or more of the following conditions, change the manual transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles.
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90-degrees F (32-degrees C) or higher
- In hilly or mountainous terrain