Yikes!!! Honda's 1.5T Oil Dilution Solution Is Not A Recall?

[travajante]

Problem:
The 2017 to 2018 Honda CR-V & 2016 to 2018 Honda Civic with a 1.5-liter turbo engine will now have warranty extension covering those for another year. If you experience problems, Honda says you will be covered, but only for CERTAIN PARTS.
Complaints from owners say they can smell raw fuel inside the cabin and outside the vehicle. This is due to gasoline seeping into the engine oil. The problem has raised concerns about the durability of the 1.5-liter turbo engine and about the vehicles potentially stalling, especially in cold weather. But problems in summer months have also been reported in California and Texas according to Consumer Reports. Oil dilution could even result in catastrophic engine failure.
If you suspect you have a problem in your Civic or CR-V, check your oil level. If it’s above the full mark, there’s likely fuel seeping into your oil and it could ruin your engine. Apparently driving your vehicle short distances can exacerbate the problem.

HondaUSA's Mind Peace Solution
Honda is now providing an extra year of coverage, six years from the time of purchase, with no mileage limits. But it only covers some POWERTRAIN components; the CAMSHAFT, ROCKER ARM assemblies, and spark plugs. Honda says oil dilution in the Civic and CR-V 1.5-liter engine is rare and that the company is “acting to provide peace of mind for its customers.”


Taken from:
Honda Civic, CR-V Oil Dilution Problem, What You Should Do Now | Torque News

What about HondaPH?[emoji848]

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[StockEngine]

konti lng naka 1.5T sa pinas...

easy fix.. oil change every 6months

[travajante]

konti lng naka 1.5T sa pinas...

easy fix.. oil change every 6months

Or upgrade to the lower 1.8 [emoji16]

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[StockEngine]

Or upgrade to the lower 1.8 [emoji16]

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thats a downgrade...

coming to temps in asia isnt too bad anyhow.

[AllenR]

konti lng naka 1.5T sa pinas...

easy fix.. oil change every 6months

This is the recommended schedule, anyway...

[StockEngine]

This is the recommended schedule, anyway...

5w30 oil or stil 0w20?

[AllenR]

5w30 oil or stil 0w20?

Still 0w20. My 3-year old car's engine still runs like new.

[zechs]

Do the Philippines and US use the same 1.5T engine? And May reported issue na ba ng oil dilution dito for the civic rs?

[StockEngine]

Do the Philippines and US use the same 1.5T engine? And May reported issue na ba ng oil dilution dito for the civic rs?

it should be the same... maybe the ecu calibration is different..

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Still 0w20. My 3-year old car's engine still runs like new.

kailan ka upgrade?

[travajante]

And May reported issue na ba ng oil dilution dito for the civic rs?

Better off retaining both ignorance & bliss.[emoji4] Let the 2nd & succeeding owners worry about em powertrain wear & CVT longevity.



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[hardwang]

New technology = new problems. Let them iron it out for a couple of years.

Just like the Mazda with the new skyactiv X, problems should be expected within the early years. They’ll perfect the recipe eventually.

[travajante]

For peace of mind....when in doubt...
Blackstone Laboratories | Oil Analysis - Learn What's Going On In Your Engine

Unchecked oil dilution accelerates engine wear...

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[hardwang]

If there is planned obsolescence... this must be unintentional obsolescence perhaps?

[travajante]

If there is planned obsolescence... this must be unintentional obsolescence perhaps?

Honda would rather surely admit the former. Cunning may be deemed cooler.[emoji41][emoji16]

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