February 9, 20232 yr Hi you Expert Technical Honda Crv Guys, I need some help please, The Gear Change on my mk3 1997cc Manual 4 Wheel Drive CRV is not smooth when selecting through the gears I can only describe it as clunky from 1st gear to 6th gear and also the reverse gear, could this be due to requiring a gear box oil change which might solve the problem or a gear selector alignment which might required, I have never experienced this before in other cars , my local garage, they are not Honda Specialists say it could be because its a 4 wheel drive CRV, that could this be the problem or is this their answer as they are not sure , I would really appreciate some help please Guys as its annoying and tiring changing gears, HELP PLEASE Bazzer RN 1
February 10, 20232 yr Author Hi Guys does anyone have any ideas on this please I cant be the only one with this problem Cheers Bazzer RN 1
February 11, 20232 yr The rear differential oil requires changing periodically on the CR-V Using special fluid it is a simple enough job and cures the clunking when turning onto a driveway for example Also, the CR-V does suffer from a clunky first to second gear change and you'll notice that a slower change helps to alleviate this
February 11, 20232 yr Author Thank you Trevor I will tackle the diff oil change and let you know if it does improve Thanks for your kind reply Bazzer RN
February 20, 20232 yr Author Hi Trevor In your opinion how much should a Garage possibly charge to do the Diff Oil Change as I probably think my local is a bit steep at £ 140.00 BAZZER RN 1
March 22, 20232 yr Author Hi Guys Update on the notchy gear change, after having the Gear Box Changed and adding the Molyslip as recommended, it does seem to have made some difference, not a silky smooth change but a definite improvement I think, so will see how it goes and let you Guys know more late on when it has all settled in. Cheers BAZZER RN 1
March 22, 20232 yr Author I didnt have the Gear box changed Guys only just the Gear Oil, my apologies for the error. BAZZER RN 1
March 23, 20232 yr Glad to hear the oil change has helped. It certainly helped with mine. The molyslip will help too and as Trevor says take the first to second change a bit slower.
March 23, 20232 yr Author Wise Comments my Friend it is still a bit notchy but as other 4 x 4 Drivers have told me ,this might be the cause of it and having looked on several websites with Honda Drivers having the same problem it might be the case, so we will have to see or look further into this. Thank you for you reply Best wishes Bazzer RN 1
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