Rear Differential Fluid, Transfer Case Fluid, Brake Fluid, and Clutch Hydraulic Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid
Replace the rear differential fluid according to the recommendations in the vehicle maintenance schedule. To replace the rear differential fluid, see your authorized Honda dealer.
Use only genuine Honda DPSF-II. Do not use automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Transfer Case Fluid
For vehicles with a diesel engine and automatic transmission: Drain and replace the transfer case fluid according to the vehicle maintenance schedule, which sets the replacement interval based on the vehicle's age and mileage.* To replace the transfer case fluid, see your authorized Honda dealer.
* The maintenance schedule for vehicles sold in EU countries and South Africa is provided in a separate service booklet.
Use only hypoid gear oil. Use only SAE 90 gear oil that meets API service category GL4 or GL5.
Viscosity
SAE 90: At temperatures above – 18 °C
Brake Fluid and Clutch Hydraulic Fluid
Check the brake fluid level monthly.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir (all versions) • Clutch hydraulic reservoir (manual transmission vehicles only). When the brake fluid level drops below normal, the multi-information display shows the symbol
which may be accompanied by the message "BRAKE FLUID LOW".
Replace the brake fluid according to the vehicle maintenance schedule.
For topping up, use only genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. Note that DOT 5 brake fluid is not suitable for your vehicle's brake system.
Test yourself
A quick Honda CR-V quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.