honda cr-v 2000 rear differential fluid change

[mcnillis]

Hi, i am new to this forum, but i have just bought a year 2000 CRV and i love it, its great for my dogs. I have noticed a grinding and shuddering noise from what feels like the rear of the vehicle. With much research, (loads on this site) i am confident that the diff fluid just needs changing. I have no problem doing this my self, was thinking to change it three times, in between short drives, and fingers crossed this will fix the problem. As i have only had the vehicle about a week, to be on the safe side, i wanted to burnish the rear diff clutches. I understand the procedure for this, but do not have the facilities to elivate the car so that all four wheels are off the ground (manual transmition).

My question being, surely the way this is performed, i would be able to achieve the same by driving slowly 5 mins forward then 5 mins backwards? Also i have read here and there that you can burnish the clutches by driving around in circles CW then CCW 10 times or so, i am not sure to trust this method, can anyone confirm that.

Any help is much appreciated.

Regards

 

[Burnerman]

asically with a limited slip diff you need it to work to expell the lube from the friction plates. So, driving around in circles will do the job, make sure the car is well warmed up first.
Drain the diff and I think you'll notice an immediate difference - and like you say another oil change later is a good move.
If you mention this to Honda, they'll fix you up with the required spec lubricant.
John

 

[Belle427]

Do a change and drive it around for a week or so, should be more than enough to flush it out depending on how often you use it.
As said make sure you get the recommended honda fluid.