Honda CR-V II, RD4/RD5/RD6/RD7 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Honda CR-V II, RD4/RD5/RD6/RD7 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,2 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 km or 12 months, and changes at 40000, 60000, 80000, or 120000 km, or 48, 60, or 96 months. The data covers 9 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • CR-V 2.2i-CTDi 4WD (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.0i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.0i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.0i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • CR-V 2.0i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe, first change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 60 months
  • CR-V 2.4i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.4i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.4i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • CR-V 2.4i-VTEC 4WD (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe, first change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 60 months

Additional Notes

  • The Honda CR-V II (RD4/RD5/RD6/RD7) rear differential holds 1.4 liters as a dry fill capacity, which represents the total volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt unit from scratch.
  • The service fill capacity of 1.2 liters is 0.2 liters less than the dry fill figure, reflecting the residual fluid that remains in the housing during a routine drain-and-refill procedure rather than a full overhaul.
  • Across the 2.0i-VTEC, 2.2i-CTDi, and 2.4i-VTEC engine variants, the rear differential dry and service fill capacities are identical at 1.4 liters and 1.2 liters respectively, with no variation between petrol and diesel configurations.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 20,000 km or 12 months for all listed variants and use conditions, remaining constant regardless of whether normal or severe use applies.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 2.0i-VTEC and 2.4i-VTEC rear differential fluid change interval is 60,000 km or 48 months, a schedule shared by the 2.2i-CTDi under the same conditions.
  • Under severe use conditions, the change interval for the 2.0i-VTEC and 2.4i-VTEC drops to 40,000 km while the time limit remains at 48 months, shortening the distance threshold by 20,000 km compared to normal use.
  • A first change only interval of 120,000 km or 96 months applies to the 2.0i-VTEC and 2.4i-VTEC under normal use, indicating a one-time extended interval before the standard recurring schedule takes effect.
  • When severe use and first change only conditions are combined for the 2.0i-VTEC and 2.4i-VTEC, the initial change interval is set at 80,000 km or 60 months, which is shorter than the normal-use first change interval of 120,000 km or 96 months.

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