Maintenance -> Rear Differential Fluid for your Honda CR-V 2006-2010
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Rear Differential Fluid, Brake Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid
Brake Fluid
MAX
4WD model only
Check the fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir monthly.
The rear differential should be
drained and refilled with new fluid
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. Have your dealer replace the
rear differential fluid.
Replace the brake fluid according to
the maintenance messages shown on
the information display.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Use Honda Dual Pump Fluid II only.
Do not use automatic transmission
fluid (ATF).
MIN
The fluid level should be between
the MIN and MAX marks on the side
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can
cause corrosion and decrease the life
of the system. Have the brake
system flushed and refilled with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
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Power Steering Fluid
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering fluid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system flushed and refilled
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
UPPER LEVEL
A low power steering fluid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the fluid level frequently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
LOWER LEVEL
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The fluid should be between the
Turning the steering wheel to full left
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. or right lock and holding it there can
If not, add power steering fluid to the damage the power steering pump.
UPPER LEVEL.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
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