
Originally Posted by
travajante
People normally check dipsticks to make sure oil level isn't low. Few might realize the signs of oil dilution....the oil level won't likely ever get low, OR...it's the opposite. The oil level increases.
With dilution, oil lubricity is affected & its ability to reduce internal friction will be diminished. The consequence & damage would be similar to oil starvation... premature wear & eventual engine failure. Plus, north of normal oil levels will subject engine components & seals to higher pressures. The relative difference may be in the rate, magnitude of damage. Damage may likelier be gradual than abrupt. Like rheumatoid arthritis, signs & symptoms will have higher probability of showing outside than within warranty. Planned obsolescence again?[emoji848]
The possible reasons of not hearing about dilution?
- HondaPh isn't informing owners of the issue.
-Owners either don't check for raised oil levels but for oil consumption/starvation
-The ECU won't pop a code nor CEL.
-Owners aren't checking oil levels at all.
-Owners dunno what oil dilution is....as long as car runs w/o any warning lights...Car's fine.
Or
-The new engines have updated parts to address that....I hope it's not just a new diptsick w/ longer L-F measurement than the old.🤪
Owner ignorance here will be Honda's bliss?[emoji848]
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