1997-2001 Honda CR-V

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1997-2001 1st gen Honda CR-V automatic transmission drain and fill

Click Photo to Launch Video Just like the rear diff, this is a simple drain and fill procedure. If I can do it, so can you! Be sure to use genuine Honda ATF only!

1997-2001 Honda CR-V

kauffmansgarage

May 101 min read

Adding some additional tailgate function to the 1997-2001 1st gen Honda CR-V

Click Photo to Launch Video We added a folding tray table from a 2009ish Honda Odyssey for some added convenience. This could be done...

1997-2001 Honda CR-V

kauffmansgarage

May 101 min read

1997-2001 1st gen Honda CR-V Dull Headlight Correction and Polish

Click Photo to Launch Video Follow along as we show you how to quickly and cheaply polish dull headlights! This is a super easy process,...

1997-2001 Honda CR-V

kauffmansgarage

May 101 min read

1997-2001 1st Gen Honda CR-V Tire Upgrade RD1 RD2 RD3

Click Photo to Launch Video Tires are General Grabber A/T in 225/70-15 and they had no rubbing or clearance issues on this 1st Gen Hone...

1997-2001 Honda CR-V

kauffmansgarage

May 71 min read

1997-2001 Honda CR-V Front Strut Replacement

Click Photo to Launch Video The struts we used Make sure you remove the upper strut fork bolt completely before you try to drop the fork down. I messed up here as you will see!

1997-2001 Honda CR-V

kauffmansgarage

May 31 min read