Honda CR-V III, RE (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Honda CR-V III, RE (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,2 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals include 20000 km, 40000 km, 60000 km/48 months, and 120000 km/96 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • CR-V 2.2i-DTEC 4WD (2010-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.2i-DTEC 4WD (2010-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 40000 km
  • CR-V 2.2i-DTEC 4WD (2010-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • CR-V 2.2i-DTEC 4WD (2010-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only, severe
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 20000 km
  • CR-V 2.0i-VTEC 4WD (2007-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.0i-VTEC 4WD (2007-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • CR-V 2.2i-CTDi 4WD (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.2i-CTDi 4WD (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • CR-V 2.2i-CTDi 4WD DPF (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.2i-CTDi 4WD DPF (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • CR-V 2.4i-VTEC 4WD (2007-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • CR-V 2.4i-VTEC 4WD (2007-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months

Additional Notes

  • The Honda CR-V III, RE (EU) rear differential holds 1.4 liters when filled from a completely dry state, which is the figure relevant to a full overhaul or reassembly where no residual fluid remains in the unit.
  • A routine service fill across all listed configurations requires only 1.2 liters, reflecting the volume needed to top up after draining, since some fluid always remains in the differential housing and passages.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 2.0i-VTEC 4WD and 2.4i-VTEC 4WD variants share an identical rear differential change interval of 60,000 km or 48 months, whichever comes first.
  • The 2.2i-CTDi 4WD and 2.2i-CTDi 4WD DPF variants, covering model years 2007-2010, also follow the same 60,000 km or 48-month normal-use interval, placing all non-DTEC engines on a consistent schedule.
  • A first change only interval of 120,000 km or 96 months applies to the 2.0i-VTEC 4WD, 2.4i-VTEC 4WD, 2.2i-CTDi 4WD, and 2.2i-CTDi 4WD DPF configurations, meaning the initial factory fill is treated as longer-lasting before the standard recurring schedule takes over.
  • The 2.2i-DTEC 4WD, introduced for 2010-2011, is the only configuration in the specifications that carries a severe-use interval, set at 40,000 km with no time component listed, compared to 60,000 km or 48 months under normal use.
  • When severe-use conditions coincide with the first change requirement on the 2.2i-DTEC 4WD, the interval drops sharply to 20,000 km, which is the shortest rear differential service interval across all listed configurations.
  • The 2.2i-DTEC 4WD first change only interval under normal conditions remains at 120,000 km or 96 months, matching the other engine variants, despite the DTEC engine having additional severe-use provisions that the earlier diesel and petrol engines do not carry.

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