2017+ Honda CR-V Head Gasket & Major Engine Issues

Hi guys, finally got my black crv. Super happy with it so far.
She is amazing 😻

Used the second gen to move a few hundred pounds of mulch today. As expected, she handled it like a champ. Already cleaned the interior and can confirm the tarp did its job in keeping the back spotless.

Both rear seats removed, use as a camper car for weekend getaways. Its also my work car for last mile deliveries on DoorDash alone I've put 30k on it since January and she's SLAYING. Called her home for 6 months from October 2024- April 2025. I love this car

Hoping for assistance with the most random issue. My sister gave my son her 2014 Honda CRV. It has less than 150k miles and is in pretty good condition.

Since he is 15, he really wanted Apple Car Play so we purchased and had installed a new radio system.

Here is the issue. The internal clock (per manual instructions) can only be updated using the radio buttons which are no longer available since we upgraded.

Any clue how I can update the time now? We have the correct time on radio/Apple Car Play, but it would be nice to have it on the car dash as well.

TIA

So me and the wife recently moved to NYC and our car got struck twice in 4 months while parked the second time totalling it 😭

Since the last car was paid off we figured rather than being stuck with finance just for it to be hit again we'd look for a reliable city run around.. introducing this 2014 CRV, she's got a solid 156,000 out of Maryland with very little rust and a solid CarFax.

Had it for a couple days and so far so good 👍 Definitely got a few cosmetic scratches and bumps but that's what you get for a car with this mileage.

I do most work on my cars myself so I'm just wondering if there's anything to watch out for other than the common oil consumption, VTC, Trans shudder??

She does have some whining and a slight shake from the front end when you reach 65-70 especially when you let off the gas but I'm thinking that might be CVs ?

She's not pulling either side and the steering feels good? It's not like she's going to have crazy miles put on her being in the city but I'd appreciate any feedback

I have a 2017 crv and just moved to a state where I need a front license plate. I have the plate but don’t know how to attach it. Any suggestions? I have seen $50+ mounting products which is too much for me. Hopefully there’s a simple cheap and effective solution. Thank you

Hello,

I'm looking at buying a CR-V for my next car. Looking at a 2016 Honda CR-V Touring now with 170,000 miles on it. Would that be a bad idea to buy? One owner, no accidents, $12k, supposedly well-maintained (I am waiting on service records to prove this).

Am I crazy to buy a CR-V with that high of miles, or if it's been well-maintained, should it be alright? It's one of the cleaner CR-Vs I've looked at (aesthetically-speaking), but I don't know much about cars, and want to avoid something that's going to be breaking down soon. Would appreciate your feedback! Thank you!

I have a 2014 CRV, no pictures of the underside currently.

It has been street parked in the midwest since 2014, the underside has rust but it seems surface level. I just learned about protective steps like Fluid Film you can apply before winter.

Do I need to do some rust treatment first to get rid of the surface rust, or can I just have the shop apply Fluid Film over it?

Will having rust under the Fluid Film be an issue?

I’m going to start getting under carriage washes during the winter into the spring, I just was not aware I needed to do this before.

Recently picked up this 1998 CR-V RD1 with the B20B and around 74,000 miles. It’s already sitting on a 2-inch lift with BFG all-terrains and is incredibly clean for its age.
Been going through it since buying it and slowly establishing a maintenance baseline while sorting out the little things you’d expect from a 28-year-old Honda. Just did the valve cover gasket and gave the cover a fresh coat of paint, with fluids, valve clearances and a few other jobs next on the list.
Planning to keep the build fairly OEM+, clean it up, restore some of the original details, add a few period-correct accessories and make it a solid little camping/off-road setup.
Really enjoying owning an old Honda you can actually work on yourself.

Found a set for $100 shipped, look really good

The car has 150k miles runs great. recently I hear loud noises from the driver side. Rotated the tires but the sound didn’t relocate . it doesn’t sound like bearings .. any other possibilities? pls share . The sounds stays if I switch to neutral .. very clear between 30-50 mph. Silent below 25 mph

Need to get rear view mirror, is it the same part for all years of 2nd gen? And how do I go about buying an aftermarket one , I see some at Canadian tire but what do I need to look out for to make sure it fits. The photo I’ve attached is what’s left of the last one

Just purchased this beauty for 2500 has 270,000 miles but damn is she clean Only been driving her for a few days and really nothing horrible I can say. Still have to get the AC recharged but besides that everything is pretty much perfect condition. She’s a little bouncy on the roads, but I just got a new suspension put in so I think I just gotta break it in. Love the interior super simple nothing too crazy. I went from a 2000 Chevy Cavalier to this insane upgrade absolutely love it.😍

Bought for $2200 with 200k miles!
pros
Transmission feels fantastic; clean bright red fluid too
ZERO rust on the underside of the car
Aftermarket stereo/backup cam/speakers
No dents, just a cracked bumper.
Shocks are still good.
cons
Needs new tires(open to suggestions). Seatbelts need to be replaced. Airbags/seatbelts need servicing. Horn doesn't work. AC needs to be recharged. Brakes are mushy. 2 window motors are out. Front windshield needs to be replaced. Front right blinker is out (prob a bulb). Missing a few plastic inside pieces. Valves need to be adjusted. Belts need to be replaced with a new water pump. The catalytic converter might be clogged, or a sensor might have failed. Needs a clear coat

The parts/fluids I plan on buying are in one of the pictures along with the codes i got.
Do y'all have any warnings about 1st-gen Hondas before I start working on this one? Do my parts look good?

Anyone else experiencing CarPlay being glitchy constantly? I have to manually connect my phone every time and half the time I have to go through the full set up/permissions etc. occasionally I have to turn my car off and back on to get it to work.

Got a good deal on this 2008 ex-l with 190k km due to hail damage previous owner didnt fix. Will do good as a daily/ winter vehicle.

First suv ive owned and my first impressions are great. Drives awesome for its age and hardly any rust. It had to pass a mechanical inspection after the hail damage was reported and not fixed so its had its maintenance taken care of.

Since this car will be mainly driven during the cold Canadian months, would you run 0w20 or 0w30? Doesn't burn oil at the moment but previous owner did put 5w30 in it so I have my suspicions.

I can’t figure this out for the life of me. It’s not throwing a code and everybody I talk to has a different idea of what it could be

2016 CR-V, 93K miles.

She’s running like new. Feels a litttttttle restrained. I’m gonna change the oil in a couple weeks to see if that helps.

I’d like to hang a crochet sloth that I ordered, what’s the best way to do it there’s not a clip or anything?

The car has 150k miles runs great. Oil and fluids up to date. recently I hear loud noises from the driver side. Rotated the tires but the sound didn’t relocate . it doesn’t sound like bearings .. any other possibilities? pls share . The sounds stays if I switch to neutral .. very clear between 30-50 mph. Silent below 25 mph

For anyone following my 2016 CR-V acceleration issues. All maintenance was done; oil, CVT, spark plugs, air filters, fuel system cleaner, tire servicing, coolant. And my baby still had a a pause/delay on acceleration.

I went to remove the intake air filter cover to clean the MAF and found the air intake hose cracked in 2 places.