Honda HR-V I, GH (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Honda HR-V I, GH (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1 to 1,2 liters. Service intervals consist of 60000 km/48 months and 120000 km/96 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • HR-V 1.6i 4WD VTEC (2001-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • HR-V 1.6i 4WD VTEC (2001-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • HR-V 1.6i 4WD (1998-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 km/ 96 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • HR-V 1.6i 4WD (1998-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: (4x4)

Additional Notes

  • The Honda HR-V I, GH (EU) rear differential carries a dry fill capacity of 1.2 liters, which represents the total volume required when filling a completely drained or overhauled unit from empty.
  • Service fill capacity across all listed configurations is 1 liter, reflecting the reduced volume needed during a routine fluid change where residual fluid remains in the housing after draining.
  • The 0.2-liter difference between dry fill and service fill capacities is consistent across both the 1.6i 4WD and 1.6i 4WD VTEC variants, indicating a uniform rear differential housing design between the two engine configurations.
  • Under normal use conditions, the rear differential fluid change interval for the 1.6i 4WD is 120,000 km or 96 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, the same 1.6i 4WD configuration requires a rear differential fluid change at 60,000 km or 48 months, exactly half the distance and time of the normal use interval.
  • The 1.6i 4WD VTEC variant, introduced in 2001, shares the same normal-use interval of 120,000 km or 96 months for rear differential fluid changes as the non-VTEC 1.6i 4WD.
  • Severe use conditions on the 1.6i 4WD VTEC also align with the non-VTEC specification, calling for a change at 60,000 km or 48 months.

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