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    Honda CR-V 1998 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1998 Honda CR-V? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1998 Honda CR-V issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1998 Honda CR-V in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Used Honda CR-V review: 1997-2001
    By Graham Smith · 2 May 2018
    The SUV market was still in its infancy when Honda launched its first CR-V in 1997, and many regard that compact all-wheel drive Honda town-biased light-duty off-road wagon as the car that ignited demand for the all-new genre of family car. Before the CR-V there was the Toyota RAV4, but the Toyota was aimed quite
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    Used Honda CR-V review: 1997-2015
    By Ewan Kennedy · 27 April 2015
    When the Honda CR-V was first sold in Australia in October 1997 it was a considered to be a genuine 4WD, albeit one intended only for mild conditions. That was almost 20 years ago and the SUV situation has changed markedly in the meantime. Today so-called small SUVs are really station wagons, are frequently driven by
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    Honda CR-V 1998: Misfire problem
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 7 December 2012

    Your mechanic appears to believe the valves are burnt, which could be possible, but he should be able to detect it if they are. I wouldn't pull the head off unless I had results from a compression test that shows a loss of compression. Try cleaning the throttle body.

    Ask Smithy Xtra Auto radiator in manual CR-V
    Answered by Graham Smith · 26 October 2010

    I expect the extra connectors are for the auto transmission cooler, in which case there’s no need to block them off. The cooler is sealed off from the coolant in the radiator and there is no transmission fluid to run through them.

    Used Honda CR-V review: 1997-2001
    By Graham Smith · 27 January 2009
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    Honda CR-V 1998: When should the timing belt be replaced?
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 5 February 2004

    I'm afraid I take a conservative approach, so I would change the belt as Honda recommends. The belts do deteriorate as they age -- it's not just a question of mileage -- and the engine will sustain expensive damage if it breaks. Same goes for the Toyota. It should really be changed after about five years to avoid potentially expensive damage to the engine internals.

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