Honda CR-V, RE3/RE4 (USA / CAN)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Honda CR-V, RE3/RE4 (USA / CAN) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,2 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals follow a flexible on board maintenance system. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • CR-V 2.4 4WD (2010-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • CR-V 2.4 4WD (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)

Additional Notes

  • The dry fill capacity of 1.4 liters represents the total volume required when filling a completely empty rear differential, such as during a full overhaul or unit replacement where all fluid has been removed.
  • The service fill capacity of 1.2 liters is the lower volume used during a routine drain-and-refill, accounting for residual fluid that remains in the differential housing after draining.
  • The 0.2-liter difference between dry fill and service fill on the Honda CR-V RE3/RE4 rear differential reflects the typical retained volume that does not drain by gravity alone, a common characteristic of rear differential service across many AWD platforms.
  • Both the 2006-2010 and 2010-2011 CR-V 2.4 4WD configurations share identical rear differential capacities, with 1.4 liters for dry fill and 1.2 liters for service fill, indicating no capacity revision occurred across the RE3/RE4 production span covered by these specifications.
  • The service interval for both configurations is governed by a flexible schedule tied to the on-board maintenance system, meaning the vehicle's own monitoring logic determines when a differential fluid change is due rather than a fixed mileage or time interval.

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