2002-2006 Honda CR-V: Transmission fluid drain/refill, oil/air filter change, throttle body cleaning 

Thank you for watching and commenting, Duane! I have to say that generation CRVs is probably the last gen of rock solid ones. I loved it for 15 years and still miss it. Sometimes you don’t realize how good you have it until you no longer have it, right! 300k miles?! Good for you! That’s a testament for quality vehicle and importance of regular maintenance!

I've just changed my ATF at 133,900. (Last done at 80,000) I was thinking "Hell, it's getting old - I wonder how much longer it'll last..."

Better late than ever! Good job! Was the fluid dark? I would recommend doing it every 30-40k miles. It’s cheap and not too labor intensive!

3,000mi on synthetic.... give me the rest so I can use it for another 6,000 miles. Sheesh. People are still stuck in the 80's! Oil is a lot more robust than this.

Mid 2000’s Hondas are known for transmission problems, so it pays to do trans oil changes every 30,000. As for oil, I’d only put about 3,000 miles on it per year, so an annual or 3,000 mile interval worked for me. Plus, if the oil looks dirty - change it. Don’t wait until 10,000 mile interval. That’s what I do. You do you.

Great choice, Jim! They are excellent versatile vehicles! CRV stands for ‘comfortable round about vehicle’. I call it ‘compact recreational vehicle’ because of the portable table in the trunk floor and the fact that you can have 2 people sleeping comfortably when camping or long road trips. You just pull the front seats all the way forward, take out the headrests and recline them back all the way so they are level with the rear seat cushions. Then you recline the rear seat back and viola- you have a sleeping surface. I know it’s not flat, but like sleeping in a recliner. Try it! Oh yes, and make sure that the transmission is shifting smoothly. 2003-2004 has a 4-speed auto transmission (5-speed manual was available too, but I assume your granddaughter wants an auto), and 2005-2006 had a 5-speed auto transmission. Both are fairly reliable as long as serviced regularly. Also, if it’s AWD, be sure to replace the rear diff fluid every 15,000-30,000 miles to avoid shudder. The brake caliper slide pins and pad slides tent to gum up and stick, so be sure to clean and lube the brake components annually or every 10k miles. Just FYI.

@@polish2x91 thank you, sir!

Yes sir, indeed! Well loved and taken care of by me for 15 years!

Not bad for 16 years old, huh? It certainly helped keeping it in the garage and maintaining plastic with Back-to-Black or 303 plastic protector over the years. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Thank you Jay! Not bad for 15 years old and 80k miles at the time of filming. I did detail the bay prior to filming though. 😉

@@MaximumDIYGarage I'm in Los Angeles - please come clean my engine bay. I trust your standards! :)

I’m in Chicagoland area. Sorry, too far for me :)

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@@MaximumDIYGarage Please do a video on how you detail your engine bay! My 03 CRV runs like a champ, but looks so cruddy under the hood. Im super hesitant on using water on mine, so Im really curious how you do yours!

@@chewpu unfortunately, I have sold the CR-V 2 years ago and do not have a video of its engine bay detail. I do have one of the Nissan Xterra that I did last year: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hcD9yIkKjcU.html

@@chewpu do not be afraid to do it. The main thing is to not use high pressure. Just a slow stream of water from the hose to rinse off the soap. Cover the alternator and the battery just in case. Air dry with a leaf blower and then run the engine for a few minutes to dry. Other than that, you should be safe! Then you can apply some dressing on it to make it shine (optional step). Good luck and let me know how it goes!

I am planning to do an engine bay detail of my 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander soon. Stay tuned

Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing, Syberre! Yes, I try to keep my engine bays clean so it is easier to detect any new leaks. It is such a great car, I owned it since new and had it for 15 years. I miss it. But I’m a bit of a car whore, so am working on my XTerra now.

Oh, the hose is just a vacuum hose. I do not know it’s name. Do you need to replace yours?

@@MaximumDIYGarage You're welcome. I've watched a few of your vids and you do a great job. I've owned mine for 17 yrs and i plan to drive her till she drops or I do lol

@@MaximumDIYGarage I do. it's cracked and has a hole. I'm sure what to ask for at the parts store nor the size. I can probably lure them out to take a look lol.

I recommend getting the part from Honda. It’s a PCV hose: www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~tube~pcv~17131-ppa-a01.html?vin=&make=Honda&model=CR-V&year=2005&submodel=&extra1=5%20Door%20EX&extra2=KA%205AT&filter=()&location=pd:4223457,9 Or are you talking about the intake hose? www.partsgeek.com/1hw8qhx-honda-crv-air-intake-hose.html?YN&PartsGeek+Google+Base&+Honda+CRV+Air+Intake+Hose+MTC+W0133-1850801+05-06+Honda+Air+Intake+Hose&fp=pp&gbm=a&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9KqG-8Hh-wIVSTizAB2BJgoIEAQYBiABEgL6bvD_BwE

Thank you, sir! I’m a fan of your work!

Yes, you may remove the TB, but extra caution is required. I’m not sure what type of re-set the CPU may require after the wiring is disconnected. I’m not sure about the second part of your question.

On your rear window, if it is AWD, it should say Real time AWD. Also, look under the rear bumper. If you see axles going to the wheel hubs, it’s got AWD, if no axles, you’ve got FWD CRV

CRVs do not come with 4WD. They are either FWD (front wheel drive) or AWD. It is a front-wheel drive platform with ability to send some power to rear wheels only when front wheels detect slipping. And I would recommend you replace your rear differential fluid every 30,000 with Honda Diff fluid (no other fluid is recommended as the components are very fluid sensitive) to avoid premature wear and drivetrain whining noises.

@@MaximumDIYGarage thx, appreciated.

Mine has never been maintained just beat and I took it over to fix it up and now better late than never I guess but it is getting new axles, I drive this thing across the country it handles that type of driving and passes people like a legend, all hail the CR-V

Jake, I think it is a good idea to let the fluid to circulate through the valleys and components, however I just did a drain and refill. So, in less you are doing several (or at least 2) drains and refills, letting the fluid circulate does not accomplish anything as it will circulate anyway next time you drive the car. Does that make sense? In this car, I did drains and fills every 30k miles, you saw the fluid was not too dirty. I agree with you though, if this is a used car you’re working on, and you are doing baseline on all fluids as the service history is not often available, I would drain and refill several times (at least 3) and shift the transmission through all the gears in between the cycles of drain and fill to ensure you’re are pushing out/mixing all the old fluid. Thanks for watching!

@ Craig Wilson: thank you for your comment, I know the part you are talking about, but unfortunately do you not know the part number

@@MaximumDIYGarage next time you are under the CRV would you mind looking at the back of it to see if there is a part number?

Craig, I have sold the car and bought another one. Ok, two other ones that I feature on my channel besides the GX470

74111-S9A-010 Shield, FR. Splash; the small piece is not sold separately; part of the whole assembly; green clip is 91504-S9A-003 Clip, Splash Shield

Thanks, Copperlocks1!

Hi Kamala! Over time, carbon deposits around the butterfly valve of the throttle body, which may not allow the valve to close properly. Cleaning throttle body ensures smooth engine idle and better throttle response. It can also help improve the fuel economy.

Thank you, Master John!

Potentially yes if you force it, but being gentle, I’ve done it on my GX470, CRV, Camry and XTerra without any problems. You need to be careful, that’s all.

You can get them at any auto parts store, Honda parts department or Amazon.com

Sorry I did not replace the transmission filter at that time. The filter is located outside the transmission, in front of the vehicle. It’s a little hassle to get to. It looks like an-line fuel filter- a small cylinder/canister. I am not convinced it has to be changed unless the fluid has never been changed and there are metal shavings present in the transmission fluid.

Thanks for the question. I have never done that myself. Here is a video about the filter. It is external and looks like a fuel filter: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qA_kI_FOqZQ.html

They are wheel skins: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6mc3yA5XpdM.htmlsi=Mib1m8Veucu1w56M

It is in the front of the transmission along the cooler lines: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lzwzZg9qfjk.html

I do not think 2nd gen CR-V have an external fuel filter. It must be built in with the fuel pump inside the tank.

@@MaximumDIYGarage I think you are right, I've looked everywhere, haven't changed the fuel pump sitting on only 60k miles...... Might do it down the track?

@righthand7965 I no longer have the vehicle. I sold it after great 15 years with it and admittedly miss it every day.

@@MaximumDIYGarage can't say I blame you, I don't think I'll ever part with mine 😊👍

You are correct, Jack! The quick way to refill the trans fluid is just using a long funnel with a hose like you said. I did this to clean under the battery tray, the air filter housing and to demonstrate the location of the key parts with everything out of the way.

@@MaximumDIYGarage I watch alot of Scotty Kilmer's videos. Learned alot from him. 👍👍👍

Thank you for watching and subscribing, Thirdy!

Good call! I appreciate your advice!

Great job, sir! These are very stout cars!!!

@@MaximumDIYGarage Reliable car amazing well built

@@xINuke13 the best way is to call your Honda dealer’s parts dept, give them your VIN and they will give you the part # and the cost, so you can look for it online and order from PartsGeek or any other online parts store.

@@MaximumDIYGarage thanks!

@@MaximumDIYGarage Just so you're aware, I just called Planet Honda in Union, NJ and they said that it's "company policy" that they CANNOT give out part numbers. Incredible stuff on their part.

@xINuke13 that is rediculous! Wow. So they don’t want people to do DIY, but to bring cars to them to be fixed. Crazy.

Try this then: www.ebay.com/itm/225019133668?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1I6K1H5WLTT2BBywPjEtInw99&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=225019133668&targetid=1644837436003&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9021895&poi=&campaignid=20125739985&mkgroupid=149128855676&rlsatarget=pla-1644837436003&abcId=9312975&merchantid=6296724&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh_eqNGWAwYgeaB1x_05JWFe5

It is a full synthetic oil, not a blend, no?

Congrats on getting a very nice car! It’s a good idea to do a few drain and refills, yes!

Thank you, Anthony! The oil is Synthetic 5w-20. Walmart oil has been tested ( multiple studies and oil analyses were done) and proven to satisfy the requirements for this application.

LOL, you think Walmart makes it’s own oil? Walmart and Costco both have quality synthetic oils made by other manufacturers that have been tested and have had good results. Me personally I think Pennzoil Platinum is the best outside of Amsoil, Mobil 1 is not what it used to be. Somehow you missed the fact that this is a very clean well taken care of car.

Thank you for watching and appreciating my clean CRV. It is now serving its next owner.

@@Ssd72306 this generation Honda CRV has a good old fashioned automatic transmission, not a CVT. I believe they started putting CVTs around 2014-2016 in the CRVs

@@MaximumDIYGarage Oh my god I have the same car, I thought it was CVT all the time 😂😂😂 Thank you brother 👍🏼

@@Ssd72306 no problem! Enjoy it! They just don’t make them like they used to!

Sam, I would use designated throttle body/carburetor cleaner. I’m not sure if degreaser would remove carbon deposits.

You are most welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!!

Thank you for watching!

This is a 2006. 2004 had 15” wheels and different grill and head/tail lights and rear bumper. 2002-2004 came with a 4-speed automatic transmission, 2005-2006 had 5-speed automatic transmission. All years had 5-speed manual too in the EX model, but quite rare.

Tha is for watching, Alonso!

Excuse me?

Yes, I have seen that. It looks like a fuel filter. I would consider changing that at higher mileage. My old fluid only had 35,000 miles on it and looked good.

Thank you for watching my video, Allie! My suggestion is to go the safe route and spray TB cleaner onto a cloth or toothbrush first and see how it goes. As you saw in my video, I had no issues spraying it directly into TB. Just make sure you allow enough time for the cleaner to dry/evaporate before starting the engine and driving the car. Let me know how it goes!

I know I saw you did it on your car directly that's why I wanted to ask you your opinion. So, thank you very much. I will be doing that real soon I will let you know how it goes

@@alliemercado3825 I have also done it on my Lexus GX470 and Nissan Xterra, worked really well! You just need to be very gentle with the round flap and not force it. I would also disconnect your battery before doing that as manipulating the TB flap can set your idle to high (1,500rpm). If the battery is off, it should not affect engine idle speed. If your TB is dirty, however, be prepared that your engine would have to adjust/relearn new idle speed as the clean TB flap will shut tighter than when it was dirty thus altering the air/fuel ratio/mixture. This should improve your fuel economy slightly.

@@MaximumDIYGarage Yeah, I saw in a video what to do relearn the new throttled. We had to stop for the day because I live in the central valley and the wind started picking up bad. It was lifting the hood up and it wasn't safe. My Honda transmission fluid came in today though

Hey Maximum DIY Garage can you please help me with something. I am really scared and freaking out. I was cleaning my shift solenoid rods, because I got the same part but from the junk yard since mine was bad on one side. Anyways, I took the rods from the junk yard with that part and I took the rods out of my car when taking out the shift solenoid and now I'm scared and worried that maybe they were supposed to go a certain way. Because another video said to take them out one by one and clean them, but I got another part so I took them out