Honda CR-V, RM3/RM4 (USA / CAN)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Honda CR-V, RM3/RM4 (USA / CAN) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,2 to 1,5 liters. Service intervals are flexible based on the 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 (2014-2016)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,25 liter (Service fill)
  • CR-V 2.4 4WD (2011-2014)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)

Additional Notes

  • The Honda CR-V RM3/RM4 2.4 4WD rear differential carries a dry fill capacity of 1.5 liters, a figure that reflects the total volume of an empty or overhauled unit rather than a routine fluid exchange.
  • For the 2011-2014 production span, the rear differential service fill capacity is rated at 1.2 liters, representing the amount of fluid expected to be added during a standard drain-and-refill procedure where residual fluid remains in the housing.
  • The 2014-2016 variant of the same 2.4 4WD configuration carries a slightly higher service fill capacity of 1.25 liters, a modest but distinct difference from the earlier specification despite sharing an identical dry fill volume of 1.5 liters.
  • The gap between the 1.5-liter dry fill and the lower service fill figures in both configurations indicates that a portion of fluid is retained within the differential assembly after draining, which is a normal characteristic of rear differential servicing.
  • Both configurations specify a flexible service interval governed by the on-board maintenance system, meaning the vehicle's monitoring logic determines when a fluid change is due rather than a fixed mileage or time-based schedule.

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