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398 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 20, 2009 11:13 am) |
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I recently purchased my 2006 crv se (45,000 miles) which I had leased new back in 2006. Had front and rear brakes done at firestone and was concerned about the noise in the rear of my car. The mechanic there said that 2006 honda's were known for this sound which he thought could be fixed with replacing the differential fluid. I went to honda yesterday, paid $70 to have the differential fluid replaced and will post tomorrow if it worked!
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Replying to: hathib (Sep 16, 2009 3:41 am) Edited to include: http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A07-024.PDF Here's the most recent Service Bulletin t |
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Found these great postings explaining the problem for the unexpected and sudden noise from the differential. 2006 CRV with less than 40k; dealer confirmed the problem, wants $160 to fix. And this isn't covered under warranty?
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Replying to: tuldav (Oct 08, 2009 6:19 am) Honda makes great cars. I'm on my 10th one, been buying them for 30 years. But the dealers are just as sleazy as any used car dealer of any brand in the country. Such a shame. Francis
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Replying to: tuldav (Oct 08, 2009 6:19 am) |
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Replying to: Francisder (Oct 08, 2009 4:54 pm) |
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My Honda CRV 2006 was making that grinding noise attributed to the rear differential shortly after purchase. I didn't initially undestand what was causing the noise. I could not get the Honda dealer to acknowledge the noise and do the service until I was at 34,000 miles. This cost $70 in 2007. Now at 60,000 I need it again. My present mechanic says that I need to have the differential flushed 3 times at a cost of $133 per flush. This would be a total of $400!! Have you ever heard of this? I thought he was trustworthy, but now have serious doubts. Please let me know what you think.
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Replying to: shelley8 (Oct 10, 2009 7:56 pm) Now at 60,000 I need it again. My present mechanic says that I need to have the differential flushed 3 times at a cost of $133 per flush. This would be a total of $400!! Have you ever heard of this? I thought he was trustworthy, but now have serious doubts. Please let me know what you think. There is nothing wrong with the differential. It is part of the regular maintenance to replace fluids. Rear diffeerntial fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles, or figure every 3rd oil change at 10,000 mile intervals. If the differential is making noise, it needs to be replaced 3 times with short drives in between to get 90% of the fluid out. It should not cost more than $20 in parts. It takes 1.1 qts (1 liter) and Honda sells the fluid for approximately $6/quart. You will need to buy 4 quarts, and will have some left for the next service. At $133 per flush you may as well go to the dealer, as they will charge about $70 for all 3 flushes. DO NOT let your mechanic put anything but HONDA DPFor DPF II in there, or you will be looking at $3000 rear differential. Same applies to the automatic transmission, the fluid should be changed around 30,000 miles, and if shifts are hard or notchy, the fluid should be replaced 3 times with short drives in between. Under no circumstances should a Honda be connected to a FLUID FLUSH machine. Might as well just burn it then. Good luck.
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 13, 2009 8:45 am) |
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