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232 messages, Last post on Oct 10, 2009 at 3:48 AM
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Replying to: kmaker (Jun 19, 2009 9:05 pm) Technically it's not one of the three recalls listed here: http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/detail.html?year=2007&make=15&model=100507585- &styleId=100804556&engCode=4INAG1.8&transCode=MANUAL&mileage=30000&zip=89122 but there a Technical Service Bulletin has been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. See item 13: http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.html?styleId=100804556&engCode=4INA- G1.8&transCode=MANUAL&mileage=30%2C000&zip=89122&type=tsb&serviceType=#13 If you look that up on the NHTSA website http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ you can get the technical bulletin and probably get your dealership to do the fix so you won't have the uneven wear. |
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I bought a brand new 2008 Honda Civic, 2 door LX, and have had a problem with my rear tires pretty early on. Whenever I drove my Civic I could hear a thumping noise coming from the rear of the car, sort of like a washer on a spin cycle. I initially ignored the problem thinking it was normal with the new tires. Eventually the noise got to be pretty bad so I took the car to the dealer, at this point it had about 18,000 miles. The dealer told me it was probably the tires, but that they would perform a rear wheel alignment, I agreed. Prior to the alignment test done by the dealer I took my civic to a bridgestone location and received a free alignment test since the car has bridgestone tires. Their results showed many things off with the toe and camber of the Civic. When I took the car into the dealer for their alignment test, everything was magically normal with the car's alignment. They also gave me a BS excuse that the rear tires were defective, hard to believe and an interesting convenience for them since it was only the rear tires that were visibly chopped up. I've looked for service recall information but haven't found much. In the end I was able to get new tires from the factory, only having to pay for one of them. I guess Honda accepted some of the responsibility. |
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Replying to: 2008hcivic (Jun 28, 2009 5:46 pm) Sounds familiar re: tires but that is also a long story so I'll save you the pain. The truth is that tires don't make noises (thumping noise) like you describe. Sounds like a strut to me. It may not be leaking fluid but they are gas over/hydraulic so you can't visibly see when the gas leaks out. The gas cushoins (dampens) the action of the strut and without any gas pressure, you basically have an air pocket that slams against a hydraulic piston. That's the noise you hear. As for the camber/toe-in specs, yes, there are "factory tolerances" ie minimum and maximum dimensions so the dealer/mechanic would have ignored the angles if they were within them. "Good enough" is more likely what the front end guy said and trust me, I worked with a bunch of them many years ago. Take it to another dealer and indicate that you are concerned about tire wear again. Yes, tires do wear and in large part it depends on driving habits but I'll guarantee that your premature tire wear came from the wrong angles in the suspension. And I hope you didn't pay for the alignment. With that kind of mileage, it should have been warranty. If so, ask for that money back too. If not satisfied with the outcome of the other dealer then contact the "customer service" division of Honda and tell them you're not satisfied. At the same time, you should tell them that they owe you for a tire (maybe an alignment) that you paid for. Interested to know how it turns out. |
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If I use Mobile 1 fully synthetic motor oil, how many miles do I need to change the oil. mine is 70 % highway driving. Since I change my oil last time at 5,000 miles before ,the service minder for oil life is only 20 % left.
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Replying to: wai (Jun 30, 2009 11:21 am) I use Mobile 1 as well. I do the changes per the service minder. Usually near 6,000 miles before it hits 15% and says to change.
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jun 30, 2009 12:38 pm)
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Replying to: wai (Jul 01, 2009 7:12 am)
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jul 01, 2009 12:27 pm) I probably will go in for oil change at 10 % level. Thanks. |
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I own a 2008 Civic w/10k miles the gasket frayed and the dealership believes the part shouldn' wear like that over so few miles but they won't warranty the gasket because Honda won't cover it. Has anyone else had this problem. Please don't say the seat belt did it, I'm extremely careful with my getting in and out of the seat. I love the car but feel slighted by the dealership and Honda.
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Replying to: disgruntled9 (Jul 10, 2009 8:43 am) Paramus Honda, Paramus NJ |
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