Rear Differential Fluid - Honda 1999 CR-V Reference Owner's Manual

(4WD models only )
FILLER BOLT
Correct
level
Check the fluid level with the rear
differential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
differential fluid filler bolt and
washer and carefully feel inside the
bolt hole with your finger. The fluid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt and tighten it securely.
If CVT Fluid is not available, you
may use Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(ATF) or a quality DEXRON
ATF as a temporary replacement.
However, continued use can cause
noise, vibration and performance
problems. Have the differential
drained and refilled with Honda CVT
Fluid as soon as it is convenient.
The rear differential should be
drained and refilled with new fluid
according to the time and distance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.

Rear Differential Fluid

®
III
Maintenance