Your Honda CR-V is your new baby, and you have decided to take care of it as such. It is a remarkable vehicle with safety features that rival even higher end SUV’s and cars. For as well as this compact SUV will take care of you, you should have a plan to take care of it.
This article offers new CR-V users a handy checklist to stay one-step ahead of their maintenance schedule. It is important to bring in your Honda CR-V, or any vehicle for that matter, for regular check-ups and changes. Maintenance is the one things that can protect you from much pricier repairs down the line.
Please note that this checklist is not comprehensive. At every 3,750 mile mark, you should complete the steps on the first list. At every 7,500 mile mark, in other words, every other 3,750 mark, complete all of the additional checks and procedures.
3,750 Miles
- Regular engine oil and filter change.
- Check tire pressure, headlights, and wipers.
- Check fluid levels (brake fluid, wiper fluid, etc), and refill if necessary
7,500 Miles
- Repeat all steps listed at 3,750 miles.
- Complete a system road test.
- Rotate your tires and balance them.
- Have your repairman inspect your brakes, exhaust system, hoses, and drive shaft boots.
30,000 Miles
- Repeat all of the steps listed at 7,500 miles.
- Service both sets of brakes (your CR-V comes with either front or all-wheel brakes).
- Inspect the engine belts, exhaust system, and charge systems/battery.
- Request an (optional) wheel alignment.
- Replace the transmission fluid, brake fluid, fuel filter, and air filter.
- Ask for the engine to be cleaned and to have an engine tune-up.
Best Practices for Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance measures can be costly, but emergency repairs when something in your Honda CR-V breaks down is even more costly. When declaring your maintenance schedule, keep your eye on your car’s odometer to track your mileage. Even better, create a relationship with a local dealership or car repair shop of your choice so that they can remind you when you bring you car in.
The most important maintenance measures are the ones that seem the most mundane, but it is measures like regular oil changes and inspections that can save you the most money in the long run.
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