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Honda CR-V Maintenance Schedule & Service Codes
August 07 2026
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Honda CR-V Service Planning

Honda CR-V Maintenance Schedule

Review normal- and severe-driving maintenance intervals first, then use the Maintenance Minder and A1 vs B1 sections to interpret the code shown by your CR-V.

Because maintenance needs vary by model year, powertrain, drivetrain, and use, treat the mileage tables as a planning reference and confirm the exact service with the owner’s manual and dashboard display.

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1. Check the model year
Intervals and procedures can differ across CR-V generations.
2. Note the mileage
Use the tables below to identify the nearest planning milestone.
3. Read the oil-life display
The percentage helps show how soon service may be due.
4. Record the full code
Include every letter and number shown on the dashboard.

Honda CR-V Maintenance Schedule by Mileage and Time

Start with the normal-driving table. Compare the severe-driving table only when the vehicle is used mainly under the demanding conditions described below. Service the vehicle at the listed mileage or time, whichever comes first, when this reference applies to the specific CR-V.

Primary Reference

Normal Driving Conditions Honda CR-V Maintenance Schedule

Use this table for typical driving when severe conditions do not describe the vehicle’s main use pattern.

Swipe sideways on mobile to view the complete schedule.

Mileage / Time Maintenance Items and Notes
7,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires. Check tire inflation and condition at least monthly.
15,000 miles
or 1 year		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; inspect the front and rear brakes, parking-brake adjustment, tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and boots, suspension components, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines, fluid levels and condition, cooling-system hoses and connections, exhaust system, and fuel lines and connections. Use distance or time, whichever comes first.
22,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires. Continue routine tire, oil-level, coolant-level, and fluid-condition checks.
30,000 miles
or 2 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled brake, steering, suspension, driveshaft, hose, fluid, cooling-system, exhaust, and fuel-line inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; inspect and adjust the drive belts; and check valve clearance with the engine cold. The reference schedule lists the valve-clearance check at this milestone.
37,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires.
45,000 miles
or 3 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace engine coolant; and replace brake fluid. This is the first coolant and brake-fluid milestone shown in the reference schedule.
52,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires.
60,000 miles
or 4 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; and inspect and adjust the drive belts.
67,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires.
75,000 miles
or 5 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; and replace engine coolant.
82,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires.
90,000 miles
or 6 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; inspect and adjust the drive belts; replace brake fluid; and replace transmission fluid.
97,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires.
105,000 miles
or 7 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the timing belt where applicable; inspect the water pump; replace engine coolant; and check idle speed. Confirm timing-belt applicability for the exact engine and model year.
112,500 miles Replace engine oil and rotate the tires.
120,000 miles
or 8 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; and inspect and adjust the drive belts.
Planning pattern: Routine oil and tire service appears at shorter intervals, while inspections and fluid, filter, spark-plug, coolant, and other milestone work are added at larger intervals.

Use When Applicable

Severe Driving Conditions Honda CR-V Maintenance Schedule

Use this reference when demanding conditions describe how the CR-V is driven most of the time, not merely an occasional trip.

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Mileage / Time Maintenance Items and Notes
Every 3,750 miles
or 6 months		 Replace engine oil and oil filter. This is the core severe-use oil interval in the reference schedule.
Every 7,500 miles
or 6 months		 Rotate the tires; inspect the front and rear brakes, tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and boots, suspension components, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines, fluid levels and condition, cooling-system hoses and connections, exhaust system, fuel lines and connections, lights and controls, and vehicle underbody. Check parking-brake adjustment; lubricate hinges, locks, and latches; and clean the antenna mast where applicable.
15,000 miles
or 1 year		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; and complete the scheduled brake, steering, suspension, driveshaft, hose, fluid, cooling-system, exhaust, fuel-line, lighting, and underbody inspections. Continue the 3,750-mile or six-month oil-and-filter interval.
30,000 miles
or 2 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; replace transmission fluid; inspect and adjust the drive belts; and check valve clearance with the engine cold. Use the normal air-cleaner interval unless the CR-V is driven in dusty conditions.
45,000 miles
or 3 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace engine coolant; and replace brake fluid.
60,000 miles
or 4 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; replace transmission fluid; inspect and adjust the drive belts; replace the timing belt where applicable under the special-driving-condition instructions; and inspect the water pump.
75,000 miles
or 5 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; and replace engine coolant. Continue the 3,750-mile or six-month oil-and-filter interval.
90,000 miles
or 6 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; replace transmission fluid; inspect and adjust the drive belts; and replace brake fluid.
105,000 miles
or 7 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the timing belt where applicable; inspect the water pump; replace engine coolant; and check idle speed.
120,000 miles
or 8 years		 Replace engine oil and oil filter; rotate the tires; complete the scheduled inspections; replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs; replace transmission fluid; inspect and adjust the drive belts; replace the timing belt where applicable; and inspect the water pump.

What Can Count as Severe Driving?

  • Frequent trips shorter than 5 miles, or shorter than 10 miles in freezing weather
  • Extensive idling or sustained stop-and-go driving
  • Regular mountain travel or use with a roof-top carrier
  • Frequent driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads
  • Regular operation in temperature extremes

Southeastern Massachusetts Considerations

Repeated cold starts, short winter trips, road salt, de-iced roads, potholes, and heavy commuter traffic can justify closer attention to tires, brakes, steering, suspension, fluids, and the vehicle underbody.

These conditions do not create a new universal interval. They help determine which inspections and service conversations are most relevant for the specific CR-V.

Secondary Service Guidance

How to Read Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder Codes

The letter identifies the base service. Each number adds another maintenance item. Read the entire combination shown by the vehicle.

Code A

Replace the engine oil. Any displayed number adds another service item.

Code B

Replace the engine oil and oil filter and complete Honda’s broader B-service inspection list.

1 — Tires
Rotate tires and inspect condition and pressure.
2 — Filters and belt
Replace engine and cabin air filters; inspect the drive belt.
3 — Transmission
Replace transmission fluid.
4 — Engine items
Replace spark plugs and inspect valve clearance; timing-belt work applies only where equipped.
5 — Coolant
Replace engine coolant.
6 — AWD differential
Replace rear differential fluid on applicable AWD models.
7 — Brake fluid
Replace brake fluid.

Example: What Does B13 Mean?

B13 combines B service, tire rotation and inspection, and transmission-fluid replacement in one visit.

Honda CR-V A1 vs B1 Service

Both include tire rotation. B1 is broader because it adds the oil filter and the B-service inspections.

A1 Service Path

1Replace engine oil.
2Rotate the tires.
3Inspect tire condition and pressure.

B1 Service Path

1Replace engine oil and oil filter.
2Complete the B-service inspections.
3Rotate the tires.
4Inspect tire condition and pressure.
White Honda CR-V driving along a tree-lined residential road near Raynham, Massachusetts.

What to Have Ready When Scheduling

Model year and trim
Current mileage
Gas or hybrid powertrain
FWD or AWD
Oil-life percentage
Full Maintenance Minder code
Last completed service
Warning lights or symptoms

Frequently Asked Questions

Honda CR-V Maintenance FAQs

Review common questions about CR-V service codes, maintenance timing, severe driving, and scheduling service with Silko Honda.

Why Choose Silko Honda

Honda Service Support for Long-Term Ownership

Our team can review the CR-V’s model year, mileage, powertrain, drivetrain, service history, driving conditions, and displayed Maintenance Minder code before confirming what is due.

We support gas, hybrid, FWD, and AWD CR-V configurations and can explain how numbered sub-codes change the scope of a service visit.

Silko Honda serves CR-V owners in Raynham and nearby communities throughout southeastern Massachusetts.

What is the difference between Honda CR-V A1 and B1 service?▼

A1 generally includes engine-oil replacement and tire rotation. B1 includes engine oil and oil-filter replacement, the B-service inspections, and tire rotation.

How often should I service my Honda CR-V?▼

Follow the Maintenance Minder display and the owner’s manual for your specific CR-V. The fixed reference schedule on this page can help with planning, but timing varies by model year, powertrain, driving conditions, and vehicle use.

What maintenance may be due around 30,000 miles?▼

In the fixed reference schedule used for this guide, the 30,000-mile milestone includes oil and filter service, tire rotation, brake and chassis inspections, air-cleaner and spark-plug replacement, drive-belt inspection or adjustment, and a cold-engine valve-clearance check.

What counts as severe driving for a Honda CR-V?▼

Severe use can include frequent short trips, freezing-weather short trips, extensive idling or stop-and-go traffic, temperature extremes, mountain travel, roof-top cargo, or regular driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

Where can I schedule Honda CR-V maintenance near Raynham?▼

You can schedule CR-V service with Silko Honda online. Include the model year, mileage, service history, drivetrain, powertrain, and displayed Maintenance Minder code when booking.

 

Plan Your Next Honda CR-V Service

Review recommended maintenance, current service offers, oil-change information, or schedule an appointment with Silko Honda in Raynham.

DISCLAIMERS:
*The mileage-and-time intervals on this page are based on the specific Honda maintenance schedule supplied for this article. They should not be presented as one universal schedule for every Honda CR-V model year.
*Honda CR-V maintenance can vary by model year, trim, engine, hybrid system, transmission, drivetrain, vehicle condition, market, and driving conditions. Always follow the owner’s manual and dashboard information for the specific vehicle.
*Honda Maintenance Minder uses A and B main codes with numbered sub-codes to identify the maintenance items due. Exact code applicability can vary by model year and vehicle configuration.
*Timing-belt and water-pump references apply only where equipped and where specified by the correct Honda manual. Do not apply those services to every CR-V engine.
*Normal and severe schedules differ. Severe timing should be used only when the vehicle is driven mainly under the conditions defined by the applicable Honda manual.
*Image placeholders must be replaced with approved, properly licensed Silko Honda or Honda CR-V imagery before publication.
*Service specials, pricing, availability, appointment times, and coupon terms may change without notice. Confirm current details with Silko Honda before service.
*This page does not diagnose vehicle concerns, replace professional inspection, or guarantee performance, reliability, warranty coverage, or repair outcomes.

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