Thanks Jeff for the reply. I will be taking it back to the independent mechanic shop tomorrow and will tell them what you said. I can't seem to find the valve clearance specifications in the owners manual, can you(or anyone else) tell me the valve clearance specifications or point me to a site where I can get them for a 2000 Honda CRV? I could call the Honda dealer, but all they wan't to tell me is bring it over here. Thanks.