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#729 of 977 Re: 2008 Honda Accord engine knocking [colp] by rkirchoff Nov 10, 2008 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: colp (Nov 10, 2008 1:26 pm) I noticed my car was slowly sagging in performance and mileage so I began using 89 octane for several tanks and noticed some performance increase plus mileage increase too. I then purchased some lucas gas treatment and use it every 3 tanks. My performance has increased dramatically and my city/highway mileage went from 22mpg to 25mpg. I also took several long trips and noticed an increase in highway only fuel mileage too. It went from 24 to 27.5mpg and that was while maintaining 85-90mph for several hours while driving in some southern states.
#730 of 977 Re: Paint Oxidizing Problem with 2000 Accord [mikefm58] by getsmart7 Nov 19, 2008 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: mikefm58 (Oct 02, 2008 7:31 pm) From your smart alec remark you obviously don't notice the plethora of Honda Accords on the road with paint problems nor have you searched the internet on it. If you did, you will see a plethora of complaints about these paint problems with Accords. This is a problem Honda should take care of regardless of age. It is very obvious this is a manufacturing defect with the paint job. My son has a 98 Accord and his girlfriend does as well. Both with the exact same paint defect. I have 2 other 98 model vehicle and they don't have paint problem but that is because neither one of them is a Honda. You should check the facts before smarting off to someone about a problem they have with their car.
#731 of 977 08 accord v-6 not starting by nj2pa2nc Nov 20, 2008 (5:30 am)
My mom own's a 08 accord v-6, bought new 3/08. It has less than 4,000 miles (mostly short trips). The car has not started 3 times, so far. Her neighbor jump-started it. She took it back to the dealer, where they tested the battery and it showed it was fully charged. I told her to not use the auto DRL's and turn her headlights on and off the old way. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I plan to give the car a workout when I drive it in Dec. (NJ to NC and then back to NJ)
#732 of 977 Good Thought by gyusher Nov 20, 2008 (5:39 pm)
Never thought about using lights on manual. My 08 coupe has no issues but she sure has a small battery. . . Food for thought. . .   4000 miles so far. All in 10-12 mile jaunts both daylight and dark. Going and coming from work every day. I know mine would benefit from a 3 or 4 hour trip. . . Maybe Saturday will be road trip time. . .
#733 of 977 Re: 2008 accord glove box noise [rebe1] by rebe1 Nov 22, 2008 (8:05 am)
Replying to: rebe1 (Sep 24, 2008 10:26 am) I made a discovery yesterday at my Honda dealership. I now have 22K on my '08 Accord and still had the ticking noise when the glove box was closed driving me nuts! the dealership discovered a TSB from this SPRING that resolves the problem. They fixed it while I was there. No more noise however they were only 5 months removed and several trips by me to get this done.
#734 of 977 Oil Consumption Update by rbbrick Nov 22, 2008 (11:43 am)
You all can read my prior posts regarding this issue. I change to full synth last oil change at 15550 miles. Since then my oil consumption is 1 quart at 1900 miles 90% mm! Honda will not do a single thing until it goes beyond their 1 quart per 1000 miles unwritten spec . I would appreciate any and all feedback about this problem since I am very frustrated with Honda and engine longevity. Help Roger Replies to this message: elroy5 (Nov 22, 2008 12:38 pm) rbbrick (Nov 22, 2008 1:35 pm) gyusher (Nov 22, 2008 6:30 pm) joshuag (Nov 25, 2008 11:59 am) dpmeersman (Nov 25, 2008 1:10 pm) elroy5 (Nov 25, 2008 4:21 pm) joshuag (Nov 27, 2008 12:44 pm) and 5 more...
#735 of 977 Re: Oil Consumption Update [rbbrick] by elroy5 Nov 22, 2008 (12:38 pm)
Replying to: rbbrick (Nov 22, 2008 11:43 am) I don't understand where this oil is going. I have never had an engine consume any oil (including two Accords). Does the dealership or Honda have an explanation of where this oil is going? Is the exhaust emitting smoke? Major leak? I just don't see how an engine consumes oil, without burning it. Which seems like it would smoke or at least smell like burnt oil. Oil doesn't just evaporate. Replies to this message: rbbrick (Nov 22, 2008 1:35 pm)
#736 of 977 Re: Oil Consumption Update [elroy5] by rbbrick Nov 22, 2008 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 22, 2008 12:38 pm) No smell No leaks. The exhaust doesnt smoke however the pipes are slightly dark and oily looking. Dealer has no explaination since Honda wont pay them to diagnose or troubleshoot. Oil can burn off within the heat of the engine - had a similar situation with Audi A3 2.0 T Thanks Roger
#737 of 977 Re: Oil Consumption Update [rbbrick] by gyusher Nov 22, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: rbbrick (Nov 22, 2008 11:43 am) I would appreciate any and all feedback about this problem since I am very frustrated with Honda and engine longevity.   1 qt at 1900 miles is not a bad thing. Might even be a good thing providing there is no noise, leaks, smoke etc. I wouldn't be surprised at some oil consumption during break-in but after everything is broke-in it should become less of an issue. I've driven several cars well into 200K that used a quart every 1500 miles. Used to be when we changed oil every 2 or 3,000 miles you wouldn't see that quart anyway. . .   Some might say in the old days that the valves and rings aren't seated maybe because of improper break-in but now days who knows.   Don't confuse it with longetivity. . .
#738 of 977 Re: Auto Function [sirgilligan] by gyusher Nov 22, 2008 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: sirgilligan (Nov 05, 2008 6:09 pm) When the car is in park you can actually notice the engine lag and then rev a bit at the same time the lights dim. If   Mine does exactly the same thing but only at idle never while actual driving. I just think the little 4 banger has a pretty big load to handle especially at idle.   I'm surprised at how well they actually do when you consider everything asked of them. Since I've had this 'problem' I've looked for it in a few of my friends new cars costing about twice as much as mine and under the same conditions theirs do exactly the same thing.   Now I hardly notice it except when something reminds me of it.

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