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6451 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 2:35 PM
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I think the main concern from the Honda engineers is that fresh oil won't allow as much engine wear. So it's desireable to leave it in for a longer period to finish doing it's job. I'm still not convinced it's a special formulation. If it is, it's only special is the what level of the typical additives or friction modifiers are included. That being said, Honda loves to sell you THEIR fluids it seems more than most other companies. In the motorcycle world, it's not uncommon for other manufacturers and dealers to use Honda grease for routine services such as lubricating drive shaft splines or during engine re-assembly. |
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Replying to: sdescant (Sep 08, 2009 9:57 am) I spoke to a salesperson at Coral Springs Honda who wanted $6K down and 400.00 per month for lease and 7.8K down and 400.00 per month to buy. I thought the guy must think I am an idiot so I left. Anyone recently purchased a car like this one in this area and how much did you pay? Thanks It is common on Hondas with digital HVAC controls to have the voltage regulating transistor to fail. The dealer charges about $70 for the module. The replacement is probably an hour of labor, or free if you do it your self. Some have just soldered a replecement transistor into the existing circuit board for $10. So, yes, it does sound like the shop misdiagnosed the problem. Honda shop manual lists self test procedure for the HVAC controller (control head in your case). It is fairly simple and does not require special tools. |
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Replying to: cscalera (Sep 09, 2009 7:35 am) I am pretty sure 1166 is the primary O2 sensor. The shop manual should have it listed, or google it. |
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Replying to: 1999crv (Feb 04, 2009 1:24 pm) |
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Replying to: tomk17 (Sep 08, 2009 4:30 am) |
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Several recent messages have concerned the proper break-in of engines and oil. I thought you might be interested in what I observed at the Honda assembly plant in Marysville about 15 years ago. After the final inspection for fit and finish, a line of young men waited at the end of the production line. Each would jump into a car and drive it over to an area where the car straddled a pit (occupied by two employees) with its drive wheels resting on rotating drums. The driver proceeded to slam through the forward gears, reaching moderately high revs in each. Then the brakes were applied firmly and the process was repeated in reverse gear. Finally, the lights were flashed, the horn blown twice, and the car sped out of the building. I remember thinking, "Well, so much for that easy break-in period I read about in the manual." The whole process took about 30 seconds, so I don't know what the guys in the pit could accomplish in that time. Maybe they were just there to observe any potential driveline problems. In any event, I hope they had some protection. Have any of you seen anything similar in other plants or with other manufacturers?
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Recommended Oil Change & Inspection Intervals Job Aid Currently Applies To: All Models With improvements in engine oil and engine design, American Honda has steadily stretched out its recommended intervals between oil changes. In the beginning, there was just one oil change interval: 7.5K. In ’01, the 10K interval was introduced on the new Civic. And in ’05, the maintenance minder system came on the scene with the new Odyssey. To help you keep all of this stuff straight, we’ve posted the Recommended Oil Change & Inspection Intervals job aid on ISIS. This handy chart lists all Honda cars and trucks for the past 10 years and shows you at a glance what oil change interval applies for a particular model and model year. For easy recognition, we’ve even color-coded the intervals: blue for 7.5K, red for 10K, and green for maintenance minder.  Regards, OW |
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Replying to: lzc (Sep 09, 2009 8:28 am) "Factory-Fill Engine Oil Looks Dark? Its Normal. At PDI, does the engine oil look less like Texas Tea, and more like Oklahoma Crude? Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with the engine. The engine oil looks that way because of molybdenum (that's "moly" for short, a special lubricant applied by the factory to critical engine components during assembly. When the engine is test-run, that molybdenum mixes with the engine oil, turning it a dark metallic color, often within the first 5 minutes of running. What is really important to remember here is this: Don't change the factory-fill oil because it is dark; just make sure it's at the right fluid level. To ensure proper engine break-in, the factory-fill engine oil needs to remain in the engine until the first scheduled maintenance interval." It seems to me some well-meaning folks at this site, with far fewer credentials than Honda engineers, could be misleading other readers. Personally, I've had excellent results abiding with what Honda recommends - not to be confused with what any Dealer/Stealer recommends.
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Replying to: mcdermott (Sep 11, 2009 6:25 pm) And thanks for adding to what others have said about molybdenum being the ingredient that Honda wants circulating in the engine until the first scheduled oil change.
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Replying to: lzc (Sep 12, 2009 3:58 am)
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