Parts for your 2006 Honda Cr-v-Oil pump

2006 Honda CR‑V Oil Pump — Purpose, care and when to replace

Based on technical sources — the Honda CR‑V 2002–2006 Service Manual (Helm, Inc.), Honda’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2006 CR‑V, and Honda K‑series engine technical outlines — the 2006 Honda CR‑V is absolutely fitted with an engine oil pump. On the 2.4‑litre K24A petrol engine common in AU/NZ models, it’s a crankshaft‑driven trochoid pump integrated with a balance‑shaft module in the lower front of the engine. So yes, the oil pump is relevant, essential and always at work under the bonnet.

What does it do? The oil pump pushes pressurised engine oil through galleries to bearings, camshafts and the i‑VTEC system, keeping everything lubricated, cooled and clean. Without solid oil pressure, the engine won’t last long — and VTEC won’t behave either.

There’s no scheduled replacement interval for the oil pump on a 2006 CR‑V, it’s designed to last the life of the engine. Still, smart servicing helps it go the distance:

• Stick to regular oil and filter changes using the grade recommended in the owner’s manual (commonly 5W‑20 or 5W‑30 meeting API SL/SM or later). Clean oil keeps the pump and pickup screen happy.
• Watch for warning signs: low oil pressure light, a rattly start‑up, ticking lifters, VTEC engagement faults, or metallic noise under load. Get pressure checked with a mechanical gauge if in doubt.
• Fix leaks promptly — running low on oil can starve the pump and bearings.

When is replacement on the cards? If verified low oil pressure isn’t due to thin/dirty oil, a blocked pickup, worn bearings, or a dodgy pressure switch, the pump may be worn. On the K24A, replacement is a workshop job: the sump is removed, the front lower cover and balance‑shaft/oil pump module come off, and everything is cleaned and resealed. The pump should be primed with clean oil, seals and the pickup O‑ring replaced, and all fasteners torqued to spec with Honda‑approved sealant used on the mating surfaces. It’s wise to fit a genuine Honda unit or a reputable OEM‑equivalent. Expect several hours’ labour, as access is tight on this model.

Done right, the oil pump will quietly keep that CR‑V humming along for many more kilometres across Aussie and Kiwi roads.

• Does the 2006 Honda CR‑V have an oil pump?
  Yes. Technical references including the Honda 2002–2006 CR‑V Service Manual and Honda’s parts catalogue list a crankshaft‑driven trochoid oil pump (integrated with the balance‑shaft module on the K24A petrol engine). It’s essential for maintaining oil pressure and i‑VTEC operation.
• How long should the oil pump last on a 2006 CR‑V?
  Typically the life of the engine, provided oil changes are done on time and the engine isn’t run low on oil. Pumps are usually only replaced if there’s confirmed low oil pressure after ruling out oil quality, pickup blockage, pressure switch faults, or excessive bearing wear.
• What’s involved in replacing the oil pump on a 2006 CR‑V?
  It’s a sump‑off job. The lower cover and balance‑shaft/oil pump module are removed, surfaces cleaned, the new pump primed and installed, and everything resealed with the correct sealant. New seals and the pickup O‑ring are fitted, and oil pressure is verified on restart.