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#5977 of 6928 Re: Urgent: Manual Trans Fluid Change related to current Clutch problems? [songofruth] by blueiedgod

Oct 01, 2008 (11:47 am)

Replying to: songofruth (Sep 25, 2008 5:00 am)
On 13 September I had the manual transmission fluid in my 1998 CR-V changed. 4 driving days (to work, to home=1 day) later, the clutch started acting up. To the point that I almost couldn't get it into gear to back out of my parking space at work. There are 187K miles on the clock.
  
Could the two be related?
  
This is urgent because my DH wants to wisk my car off to get the clutch fixed - to the tune of maybe $800 or higher.... today!
  
To clarify: I can feel that the clutch pedal does not engage the clutch until I have pressed it down a few inches sometimes. There is a very clunky feel to shifting when it's cooperating. Most problems are when the car is at rest though sometimes have a problem downshifting. The timeline: trans. fluid change, 1 day of no driving, 4 days of only driving to and from work, 3 days of no driving - problems on the very next day.
  
His explanation skills are somewhat short. It just seems to me that if changing the transmission fluid could lead to easier shifting, then a bad fluid change lead to problems. Something he won't really entertain. If the clutch needs repair, that's fine.
  
Additional background: I can't remember if the manual transmission fluid has ever been changed before. Ditto clutch fluid. I don't even know if he checks it. Since 2000, my DH has been in charge of maintaining the vehicles. Although he hasn't done it the way I would have wished, it was easier to just let him deal with it than to have the fights about it.
  
Thanks muchly for any info/responses/advice/help.
  
-Melody
 
The two should not be related, unless during the transmission fluid change, they have also attempted to change the clutch fluid. Clutch fluid is just brake fluid and needs to be replaced every 3 years, regardless of mileage. It is very hydroscopic, and will abosrb water. Water will cause corrosion and eventually a clutch failure.
 
What you may have is either too much water in the fluid, or an air bubble. Either of which should be solved by replacing the clutch fluid with Honda DOT 3 fluid and clutch bleeding.

#5978 of 6928 Re: Honda 2004 CRV Engine Light (Grumbling/Humming sound) [washby] by blueiedgod

Oct 01, 2008 (11:50 am)

Replying to: washby (Sep 30, 2008 3:46 pm)
The engine light in my Honda 2004 CRV came on and whenever i drive off from a stop and accelerate I hear a loud type of "grumbling/humming" sound come from the engine. I change the oil regularly and all of the fluid levels are okay so im not sure exactly what the problem is. The engine makes a "put put" noise whenever it is in idle. Another thing that I have noticed is that my engine temperature is about 15% to 20% percent higher than normal. My father knows cars pretty well and he thinks it might be the catalytic converter or one of the sensors. I was doing some research and it would be pretty expensive to replace all of the sensors and/or the catalytic converter especially if it is not needed. I was wondering how i could tell exactly what was wrong from my descriptions.
 
If the check engine light is on, see what the code is and then go from there, rather than guessing.

#5979 of 6928 Oil change recommendation 2008 CRV by leaneul

Oct 01, 2008 (12:07 pm)

A friend of mine has a 2008 Honda CRV with 14000 miles. He says that the dealer told him not to change oil until the red indicator light came on . Does any one know if this is correct.Thanks, Leaneul

#5980 of 6928 Re: 07 power steering problem [terryp1] by plim77

Oct 01, 2008 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: terryp1 (Oct 01, 2008 7:52 am)
The problem you have is very common... Almost every AWD CR-V owner experiences it. It's not power steering- it's the rear differential fluid. The manuel will tell you that you have to change it every 60 or 90k or something like that, but it's wrong. Usually around 20k, everybody feels that vibration when sharp turning into a parking spot or out of a garage. When a car turns, two wheels actually revolve at different speeds; the AWD tries to keep them all at the same speed and that's when you feel the vibration. (When turning left, the wheel on the right side actually revolves more than on the left since it has to travel more distance.) Take your CR-V to the dealership. They should change the differential fluid for free- most dealerships do it free the 1st time, then you're responsible after that.

#5981 of 6928 Re: Oil change recommendation 2008 CRV [leaneul] by blueiedgod

Oct 02, 2008 (10:58 am)

Replying to: leaneul (Oct 01, 2008 12:07 pm)
A friend of mine has a 2008 Honda CRV with 14000 miles. He says that the dealer told him not to change oil until the red indicator light came on . Does any one know if this is correct.Thanks, Leaneul
 
I believe your friend will learn a lot more by reading the OWNER's MANUAL than listening to strangers on the internet.

#5982 of 6928 Re: Oil change recommendation 2008 CRV [blueiedgod] by steve_ HOST

Oct 02, 2008 (12:13 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 02, 2008 10:58 am)
Heh, there's better advice here than what the dealer is dispensing.
 
The manual says that "If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year."

#5983 of 6928 Re: Oil change recommendation 2008 CRV [blueiedgod] by cinglemom

Oct 02, 2008 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 02, 2008 10:58 am)
I have a 2008 myself and your friend should have an indicator for how much percentage of oil is left. Everything depends on how his driving pattern is. I would say if he has not changed his oil in 6 months to have it checked out.

#5984 of 6928 98 CRV strange problem by coldfoot

Oct 04, 2008 (6:53 am)

My wifes 98 CRV has a strange problem. It is in park but the selestor says is in D4...it wont start and you cant get the keys out. Only way to get keys out is to unhook the battery. No matter where you put the gear shift it says D4. Honda service said it was the ignition switch which was replaced by recall in 2002. A Honda mechanic came and looked at it and said it makes no sense to him. Had to have it towed to dealer. Does anyone have any ideas ? Thanks

#5985 of 6928 Re: 98 CRV strange problem [coldfoot] by acarperson

Oct 04, 2008 (9:53 am)

Replying to: coldfoot (Oct 04, 2008 6:53 am)
Assuming the gear shift works for driving (you can reverse, put in drive, and park works, etc.) then there is probably a switch connected to the shift linkage or at the transmission that detects when the car is placed in park. That is where I would start looking.

#5986 of 6928 Re: 07 power steering problem [plim77] by terryp1

Oct 14, 2008 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: plim77 (Oct 01, 2008 5:54 pm)
Thanks. That was it. The dealer repaired it today.
But I'm wondering if anyone has pushed the issue of this?
The reason the fluid had to be changed at 17,000 miles is because the clutches got glazed or whatever and needed to be burnished. I assume this will happen again at least by 34,000 miles, and so on.
That means this fluid change and the procedures for burnishing must be done a few times or more before the mileage gets to the point that Honda recommends THE VERY FIRST change of that oil.
I can probably change it myself and do the burnishing.
But I don't like the idea of it.

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