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391 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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Replying to: tedtcb (Apr 14, 2009 2:40 pm) I have the TSB. But it calls only for a fluid change and clutch burnishing. If I now need another such fluid change after just 6,000 or 7,000 miles since the first one, with the expensive expectation of more of the same until the car and I do part, then I need a new and improved differential. That is my belief. And that will be my stance with Honda and the dealer. |
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Replying to: tedtcb (Apr 14, 2009 2:40 pm) Thanks again for your insightful post! Keep us posted on any changes. |
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Replying to: terryp1 (Apr 14, 2009 1:59 pm) May I suggest studying the differences between a Honda RT4WD Differential and JUST a differential. It is like using any stereotype about people. Sounds plain un-smart and un-educated. |
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 17, 2009 11:54 am) No questions asked and Honda service manager was very professional and went out of his way to make me happy. Obviously HONDA knows that their rear differentials have issues. I was totally impressed with HONDA service manager. By the way I have an Engineering degree with an MBA and do know something about cars.
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 17, 2009 11:54 am) I have a hard time equating people with differentials.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: cdamech (Apr 18, 2009 2:49 am) No questions asked and Honda service manager was very professional and went out of his way to make me happy. Obviously HONDA knows that their rear differentials have issues. I was totally impressed with HONDA service manager. By the way I have an Engineering degree with an MBA and do know something about cars. Then the engineering degree should have suggested that the problem is with the fluid breaking down, not differential. By subtracting equations: Same differential, old fluid = does not work Same differential, new fluid = works ----------------------------------------------------------------- Old Fluid = does not work. Do Hondas in Canada come with longer powertrain warranty than the bumper to bumper warranty? The ones in the US come with 3 year/36,000 mile bumper to bumper, and 5 years/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Not sure if the 5% increase was due to law suit settled in the US over the odometer inaccuracy.
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 17, 2009 11:54 am) If it happens that they've produced a differential that needs its oil changed and its clutch plates burnished every 7,000 miles or so, they screwed up. (And I expect they know it.) They seem to believe the engine needs oil changes every 10,000 miles. And of course a differential would be expected to go much longer between changes, even one named R2-D2 or whatever.
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Replying to: terryp1 (Jun 02, 2009 10:02 am) If it happens that they've produced a differential that needs its oil changed and its clutch plates burnished every 7,000 miles or so, they screwed up. (And I expect they know it.) They seem to believe the engine needs oil changes every 10,000 miles. And of course a differential would be expected to go much longer between changes, even one named R2-D2 or whatever. Two words: Marketing and Accountants. When you have engineers design a very good product and then hand it off to Marketing and Accountants, they are bound to mess it up. I have Owner's manuals for the 83 Magna and 88 Prelude, and Honda sent sticky pages to paste over the ones in the book. But, with the addition of Lawyers to the corporate staff, they won't do it, because it would be equivalent to admission of guilt. So, now it is 3 words; Marketing, Accountants, and Lawyers.
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jun 03, 2009 8:33 am) |
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 20, 2009 12:26 pm)
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