3rd Gen 15K Mile Maintenance DIY (2007-2009)

[MarkyMark]

This is the schedule that I have decided to follow. The following is a guide only.

I'm going to assume that if you are going to perform these maintenance procedures, you have already changed the oil at least once.

Rolled up on ramps

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1320.jpg

Oil draining. While this was happening, I replaced the drain plug washer (you should do this every oil change)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1323.jpg



Drain plug and new washer installed

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1332.jpg

Use your finger to lube the gasket of the filter with fresh oil

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1333.jpg

[MarkyMark]

Filter Installed

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1334.jpg

Filled with 5W-20

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1335.jpg

Next is the air filter, push the 5 clips off the air box lid

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1336.jpg

Lift it up to access the filter

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1337.jpg

Original vs new

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1338.jpg

[MarkyMark]

Installing the air filter is the reverse of removal.

Next is the cabin filter. Open the glove box and push the strut arm off.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1339.jpg

Push the top edges of the glove box towards the middle and let it open all the way, and here's what you'll see:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1341.jpg

Push the two tabs at either end towards the middle and pull out the filter tray

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1342.jpg

The filter lifts out of the tray

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1343.jpg

Here's the new filter in the tray next to the original one. Installation is the reverse of removal

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/15K/IMG_1344.jpg