Fuel injectors were replaced (under warranty) at 18k miles due too bad gas in Midwest area due to excessive sulfur in gasoline. Affected many folks in our area about 1-1/2 years ago.
One recall for cruise control cable.
This is my first Honda. I bought the Helms Service Manual and try to do all maintenance items myself. I run Synthetic oil and change it every 6k miles. It doesn't burn any oil between changes and the oil still has a golden brown look even at 6k miles. Total monies spent in 30k miles has come to $166 for oil, filters, etc..
I bought a 2nd CRV ('03) for the wife and a used ('97) for the kids to drive so now we have 3 of them. At least its easier to work on since I have 3 of them.
Update on my original post 1 year ago today. 2003 CRV still running good. Have 40.5k miles on it. Total expenditures for maintenance at $333 so far. Dueller tires still original and have good tread left. No visits to the Honda dealer except for a 4 wheel alignment that I did because I had a $69.95 coupon. Alignment was actually in good shape.
Update to my CRV story. Have about 51k now.. doesn't get much use during the summer as I drive my convertible.
I did put new Michelin tires on that I got from Sam's Club. Wow, what a difference in the ride. It is quieter and rides much better. The traction in snow is much better with the Michelin tires.
The wife is up to 16k on her CRV. She doesn't drive much at all.
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