Accord 1.5t misfire (another blown head gasket)

[@davidperry4013]

I wished they gone with a 200 hp 2.5L naturally aspirated inline 4 instead of a 1.5 turbo.

[@BCautosolutions]

I’m ok with that. 👍🏻

[@vatikan1da]

You mean the 2.0t 252 hp naturally aspirated engine 😂

[@saumanqureshi5017]

@@vatikan1dapraying they bring it back in the next gen im keeping that for sure

[@macattack1392]

I have a 17 civic si with cylinder 1 repeatedly misfiring How do I know its the headgasket?

[@mitchelllinley9738]

You're laughing but the "t" in 2.0t means turbo. Naturally aspirated would mean no turbo ​@vatikan1da

[@FMB123]

At this rate I wonder if there is going to be a class action lawsuit over this bs.

[@natedogg8648]

I just bought a 2018 accord 1.5t

[@mrob-hv2pu]

Yea me too

[@mrob-hv2pu]

Yea me too

[@timdao3456]

​@@natedogg8648sell it. Around $6k to repair. Most people would go with a replacement engine.

[@sanbojac.]

Meanwhile my d15b2 is rocking 500k miles with the stock gasket.

[@BCautosolutions]

Don’t make ‘em like they used to. Also has a fraction of the torque and can’t get out of its own way 🤣

[@sanbojac.]

@@BCautosolutions found that one out the hard way. I don’t mind putting along at 55.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@sanbojac. haha. Keep at it, i loved those cars, great at the time for sure and still see plenty on the road.

[@Abizzy84]

That's why you should replace the catalytic convert with a down pipe and they will take off. K series best engine ever.

[@brandonrussell4651]

I keep hearing about these head gaskets. So far I run into injector issues way more often

[@BCautosolutions]

We are at about a 50/50 split on injectors/gaskets right now

[@shacaramalone]

I have 4 in the shop now! Blown head gasket 😮

[@macattack1392]

How do I determine injector or head gasket? 17 civic si

[@cayetanohernandez5392]

Honda needs to recall

[@BCautosolutions]

Probably won’t happen

[@S4Evan]

Yeah I was okay with replacing it because I thought this would be a recall but it seems like no luck so far

[@mommieoftwins29]

@@S4Evan they won’t n it’s sad

[@juicewrldclips6523]

They won’t recall because it hasn’t caused any deaths

[@rhdtv2002]

Still have my 2010 Accord. I have had little problems here and there but nothing major as of yet. Closing in on 200k

[@BCautosolutions]

@@rhdtv2002 Nice!

[@con_Auto]

Engineering suspects it’s the additional boost as well as the weight of the vehicle. Which is why it’s more prevalent on the CRV and Accords, instead of the civics. Haven’t seen it on Si’s though.

[@BCautosolutions]

Could very well be

[@lefthanded5473]

A tiny 1.5T engine has no business being used in a big vehicle like a midsize SUV or Sedan. Honda should have just kept using the k24 or made the 2.0T standard.

[@con_Auto]

@@lefthanded5473 I agree with you.

[@MySparkle888]

I have this car with the same engine (2021). To date I have not had any issues. Since I plan on keeping it to 150,000 I'm sure I will be doing a head gasket at some point. I guess if I do it myself it will be a cheaper. At least the engine does not need to come out this time. I will be looking at the updated head bolts when the time comes.

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes, yes, yes! I should have a how to video by then. Used 93 octane and stay up with maintenance and that will go a long way.

[@MySparkle888]

@@BCautosolutions I started using 93 a few weeks ago and oil changes every 3,000 miles since new. I also drive like a normal person and not like the Kia boys.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@MySparkle888 you’ll be good

[@TimHPop776]

My 2017 CRV has 79k miles and all maintenance is completed at our local Honda dealer. Great car!

[@BCautosolutions]

Very nice! Awesome to hear! Great maintenance goes a long way, thanks for sharing.

[@bkoz319]

just wait, issues are a coming

[@toddsmith1617]

I have 170000 on my 2010 civic and no head gasket problems. No turbo.

[@johnathanwoodley5005]

​@@toddsmith16172014 crv with 111k with no issues

[@FMB123]

@@toddsmith1617** no turbo, direct injection** that's why.

[@lanesworld4000]

I wish they would've updated and improved the 2.4 like Toyota did to the 2.5 😮

[@davidperry4013]

They eventually go all electric on the accords.

[@Abizzy84]

People don't want electric cars, they need to stop forcing these crap on us. If Honda wants to go that route then I'll switch to Toyota! I mean Honda threw away their reputation and now they want all electric cars LOL.. Crazy times we are living in

[@johnathanwoodley5005]

I still got my 2014 honda crv with the 2.4 inline ivtec I'll never go electric

[@artisanwolf2068]

“I’m shocked! Shocked! Well, not that shocked.”

[@BCautosolutions]

I’m no longer shocked

[@bmorecareful3865]

Im having issues with my 2018 EX. Car is misfiring/blowing white smoke on cold start/ and leaking coolant. I did spark plugs/coil packs and kept up with maintenance as needed...use 93 octane and still having issues with this car. I used to love hondas but this 10th gen accord is turning my love for honda into Hate.

[@mustafan.4861]

Yikes!

[@yoshi2413]

Best thing I’ve heard you can do for the 1.5T accord and CR-V is put higher octane fuel in them. The higher PSI of boost is usually what causes the head gaskets to blow. Using higher octane can stop that detonation

[@BCautosolutions]

@@yoshi2413 certainly a factor

[@andrewcao9447]

I have a 2022 Civic Sport Touring with a L15B7(1.5T) I kinda knew the risk of direct injection and turbo but my strategy is: -91 octane -5k oil change w/ d1g3 ILSAC GF-6 Think I’ll make it over 200k miles? Haha

[@BCautosolutions]

200k it’s possible for sure. If you have 93 then I would use that instead x

[@dukegee5851]

Currently experiencing misfires and limp mode on my 18 1.5t accord 60k miles 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BCautosolutions]

Cold start? How’s your coolant level (only check when engine is cold) and put a rag over cap opening it.

[@mbk_benzo3741]

Did u find the issue?

[@PresidentUSVI]

What codes are you getting? I'm getting P0172. I have already change the two oxygen sensors and the MAP sensor and nothing. Dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree.

[@therealstaxxyoung]

P0303

[@missjaayvee]

Did you ever figure out the issue experiencing this now

[@julispiri5587]

​​​@Hondamobilemechanic I have 2017 CRV with cold start engin rendom missfire, wich trigger all the warning lights you may think.But you actually can drive, yu dont notice any changes on engine performance. The dealership was OK we will replace all of you injectors, but they are in backorder. They said the retion of oxygen gas mixture is failing.

[@BCautosolutions]

They aren’t on backorder. Literally did a set today. Go to a different dealer. Also it’s probably your head gasket and not the injectors. Would have to personally diag to know for sure.

[@ceezfoe2092]

This is very disappointing to see from Honda. I am all about Honda and this just bums me out. Cmonn Honda what happened. Should’ve continued making v6’s!! We love honda v6♥️♥️🥹

[@BCautosolutions]

Epa happened lol

[@edstacks5254]

The coil recomended replacement😂😂😂

[@BCautosolutions]

@@edstacks5254 😅

[@NintendoSlim]

Guess they’re gonna have to K-Swap it probably be cheapest route in the long run! 🤣🤣

[@BCautosolutions]

🤣

[@tyjuanbrown437]

I have the same vehicle year make model and issue head gasket leak and needs fuel injectors along with a current fuel pump recall

[@BCautosolutions]

Sounds about right

[@richardd5009]

Its strange, this engine here in the UK has no history of head gasket problems. Fuel differences? We have E10 here as standard, 95 oct and 10 per cent ethanol.

[@BCautosolutions]

Yea, that can definitely be a game changer.

[@johntokar9387]

Those are same type of gas used in the USA just named different.

[@DivineApes3DCreations]

Bruhh honestly should I just go trade my car in 😂 I got my 18 accord 1.5 in 2020 and a week from getting at 68k miles all the lights including check engine came on and code was cylinder 2 misfire, Honda ended up replacing fuel injectors for free because it was only 1 week after a purchasing a used vehicle, it’s currently 08/21/23 and the same issues has come up again….. I just replaced spark plugs the code went away then came back!!!! I hope my head gasket isn’t blown….. Honda can’t see me until 3 weeks later… what should I do???

[@DivineApes3DCreations]

Car is @108k miles

[@BCautosolutions]

Take it to a different dealer, 3 weeks is excessive. How’s your coolant level? (Open radiator cap with rag over it and when engine is cold only!!!!) if it’s low, chances are the head gasket is going/gone.

[@DivineApes3DCreations]

@@BCautosolutions I topped off the coolant level probably 4 days ago and now the coolant reservoir is almost empty, there’s coolant inside when I take off radiator cap, this issue all started 1.5weeks ago! I would go start my car like normal and I’d notice the engine would shake hard for like 5-7 seconds then return to normal after , 3 days ago I returned from inside the bank, went to start my car and the damn thing wouldn’t even drive forward over 10mph, I turned it off then back on and it was normal …… someone suggested I do spark plugs, I changed all 4 and it still starts hard and shakes for maybe 5-7 secs now someone is saying do the coil packs 😂😂

[@DivineApes3DCreations]

The check engine lights says is code p0302 , maybe I have a crack between there that’s leaking coolant omg it might be a head gasket 😡😡 I have master tech ultra warranty I hope it’s covered 🙏🏽

[@BCautosolutions]

@@DivineApes3DCreations lmk what happens. Definitely sounds like it needs a head gasket, would inspect closely for cracks in head and block.

[@AppleTechPro870]

I don’t know why Honda switched to 1.5l Turbo. It is too much pressure and you get oil dilution. I would rather at least the 2.0l accord not 1.5

[@BCautosolutions]

Tons of power, decent economy, epa approved lol

[@danjones3402]

Crazy, honestly Honda should be embarrassed for producing such an inferior engine. Stick to basics of making a reliable engine.

[@BCautosolutions]

Epa and regulations.

[@alvinsimba734]

​@Hondamobilemechanic I think honda should take notes from toyota with certain engines.

[@alvinsimba734]

​@@BCautosolutions my buddy has the 2018 accord 1.5 litre sport, hope he doesn't run into this problem.

[@lefthanded5473]

Blame the government

[@antoniobarber8650]

What’s your method about diagnosing a head gasket on those cars. Pressure test? The combustion gas tester from lisle (in my opinion little success with it) or a bore scope down the cylinder.

[@BCautosolutions]

No coolant in radiator and done. They literally all leak coolant into chamber. I didn’t even bother anymore once radiator is low. But yes is you wanted to be thorough fill radiator. Pressure test after running for 30 mins and let cool down for an hour and check with borescope

[@smartkid1201]

"But..but..it's a Honda; they can never do wrong!"🙄😒 *sarcasm*

[@BCautosolutions]

@@smartkid1201 😅

[@33-XRP]

I love my k engine and if I blow it up I can find another

[@BCautosolutions]

True story

[@richardhicks4746]

I knew Honda was messing up with the lil 1.5 turbo 😂😂😂😂why the hell not go with the 2.4🤷‍♂️

[@omarkarim5801]

2017 was the last year they used that 2.4 THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER STOPPED MAKING IT. When they went turbo I knew they’d have issues in the long run. Honda makes the best engines next to Toyota

[@johnathanwoodley5005]

​@@omarkarim5801 I got a 2014 honda crv EX-L fwd with the 2.4 and it gots 91k with no issues at all I love it and it's a strong vehicle 💪🏿. Those 1.5 t aren't reliable but the honda fit with the natural aspirated 1.5 wasn't turbo at all. I guess building turbo motors are better they're not at all I'm glad got the 2.4

[@omarkarim5801]

Honda 2.0 K20 and the 2.4 K-24 are used in so many projects. The power that 2.4 liter V-Tech produces 190 NATURALLY ASPIRATED horsepower. That was used in many Honda platforms. The ONLY ENGINE THAT RIVALS and is as reliable is the Toyota 2.5, 205 Horsepower that used in many Toyota models. You can’t go wrong with either brand, if you want performance and sporty styling, then Honda is the choice, if you want a smoother ride and more family oriented the Toyota is the choice. If owed 5 Accords, and 5 Camrys throughout my 41 years of driving

[@DAddy-iy9mu]

@@omarkarim5801 Blame mpg and environmental regulations.

[@chadphilpott1991]

Well crap. Got the 22 Accord 1.5T for the better gas mileage. But if you have to use 93 it pretty much negates any savings. Currently doing 87 octane and oil at 5k miles. Should I swap to 93? Any other maintenance items?

[@BCautosolutions]

Yeah I would use 93 to minimize detonation or purchase Honda care and you will be covered for a while 👍🏻

[@madams8632]

​@@BCautosolutions I just got a '24 Civic Sport Touring so far I've filled it up halfway with 93 oct

[@BCautosolutions]

@@madams8632 👏

[@Clementmathew-ui7lt]

cant wait till you find the issue on the new civic and accord

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Clementmathew-ui7lt don’t wish that on me 😅

[@Clementmathew-ui7lt]

@@BCautosolutions ok let me reword it hopefully the problem is fixed in the newer models

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Clementmathew-ui7lt lol got it 😅

[@tayaria7280]

All the Eco motors these companies created never last and in turn are not Eco friendly. So sad my old y7 motor in my 97 civic had over 300,000 miles and got over 40 mpg.

[@BCautosolutions]

Yeah they don’t make them like they used to although those engines blew head gaskets fairly easily as well.

[@fox259]

Got a 2018 1.5T CRV . Any tips us owners can do to extend the life of the head gasket or is it just a ticking time bomb till it’s goes?. Love the channel! Lots of info and what to keep a eye out for.

[@BCautosolutions]

Thanks for the kind words. It is a ticking time bomb no matter what, although you can prolong the failure by using 91+ octane fuel. In the event the head gasket does fail, replace the oem head bolt with arp head studs. I’ll have a full video on this soon, was going to be for tonight’s video but I lost my voice and opted for a previously recorded one I had pending.

[@dame5014]

Are there any signs that would give it away before they actually blow other than misfiring symptoms or is it too late then?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@dame5014 quickly dissipating coolant is the first sign

[@ROBMACDUI]

Swap out your head studs with ARPs. Some have been able to swap them without removing the head.

[@orangefirepearlfb6]

Glad I traded mine 1.5 SPORT At 21K I don't wanna deal with this even I had HondaCare

[@BCautosolutions]

Probably a good call on your part

[@macleod57]

Has anyone published the actual failure rate of the head gasket on the 1.5l?

[@BCautosolutions]

I can tell you I did about 25 last year and I’ve done 3 already this year and had a 4th declined.

[@kongxiong6005]

Maybe they called it L series for Leak series

[@BCautosolutions]

Lol

[@gr8bart1]

Dang my parents just got a 2022 CRV with 24k on it. Anything you recommend to prevent this. I see lot of info about oil dilution not much about head gasket.

[@BCautosolutions]

Premium fuel, stay on top of coolant levels, stay on top of maintenance. It’s happening primarily on the accords.

[@ManuelPerez-ss6eq]

Honda should take full responsibility on this accord or I should say ANOTHER RECALL!!!

[@ManuelPerez-ss6eq]

I am having these same problems with my 2019 accord 1.5 and Honda service repair want 4k to replace the head gasket .

[@BCautosolutions]

Unfortunately I don’t disagree but clearly not my call here. Best of luck with your situation.

[@terrencebenjamin7241]

Correct me if I am wrong but replacing a head gasket shouldn’t coast 4k

[@mandingo1125]

Honda has gone down hill. Absolutely awful

[@BCautosolutions]

@@terrencebenjamin7241 that’s probably going rate with dealer labor charges

[@pranav8810]

I am curious how many 2.0Ts have had head gaskets go bad. I've got a 2018 2.0T w/ 60k miles and fbo/custom tuned on 93/e30, but I baby this car in eco mode 90% of the time and do oil changes every 4250 miles. Also only run ethanol maybe for one fill-up or so every month. Have you had to do any 2.0T head gaskets?

[@BCautosolutions]

Only 2.0t head gasket failures was driven by the same dude. Fbo with shelf map. He absolutely dogged both cars which led to the issues imo. Other then that, not a single one. You’ll be ok

[@tamingguppies]

K20 engin are more reliable. 1.5 engine is trash

[@BCautosolutions]

@@tamingguppies 💯

[@sn4rl277]

@@tamingguppies It's a shame they didn't put that in the Si. But I get it the Type-R has to be the top Civic.

[@andresmolina980]

I have a blown head gasket on my 21 2.0T with less than 40k 😑

[@chromesneakers7481]

Do you run the car hard ?

[@andresmolina980]

@@chromesneakers7481 pulls every now and then but for the most part, it’s daily driven normally as you can see how many miles it has in less than 2 years of ownership. Just has a flex fuel kit, intercooler and intake with a tune. Haven’t even ran ethanol in months. Put in 93oct and do maintenance every 3k miles. The car started to overheat when I was parked.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@andresmolina980 it can happen for sure. Unfortunately once you start modding them your playing with fire.

[@andresmolina980]

@@BCautosolutions yeah no car is safe when adding power honestly but it just sucks because there aren’t many 2.0s going out like that

[@amdreym]

How much it's cost to fix.

[@britt5796]

I’m having issues with my 2018 Honda accord miss fire and lost pressure while driving one day. Took it to a mechanic he said he fixed my mass air flow sensor and spark plugs and my crank shaft still having the same issues another mechanic now is saying it’s my fuel pump

[@BCautosolutions]

I think your mechanic doesn’t know what he’s looking for. Take it to your local dealer.

[@missjaayvee]

Did you ever figure out the issue

[@noelboissy]

Same problem with 2018 Honda accord, misfire on #1 and 4. Took it to Honda, leak cooling.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@noelboissy so Headgasket?

[@noelboissy]

@@BCautosolutions Honda told me that the head headgasket. $4000 to fix it.

[@40caltone]

I got a diagnosis at Honda for my 2018 1.5 with only 70k and it has a misfire on cyl 3 and they said it’s my injectors but I had to top my coolant like 2 times before the car gave me problems idk I don’t wanna pay for injectors then need to pay for a head gasket also smh Honda needs to do a recall

[@BCautosolutions]

Cylinder 3 misfire is almost always the head gasket. I would have the re diagnose it.

[@jaymartin5434]

How do you verify the head gasket . Leak down test ??? Or pressurize the coolant and remove spark plugs ??

[@BCautosolutions]

Top off coolant, let car run full temp. Pressurize, let it cool down and take a scope into the chamber and watch the coolant trickle onto the piston.

[@benjaminnarbut8994]

I have 3 accords and 1 crv that failed just this week Man I feel bad for the people that had to pay to have the heads done I bet you a year from now there will be a serv bulletin

[@BCautosolutions]

I would think so

[@jeretso]

Your comment is 12 days ago. I was hoping to buy a used Turbo :(. Have either of you seen Mazda turbo headgasket problems?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@jeretso No, I don’t work on those sorry

[@benjaminnarbut8994]

@@BCautosolutions Have you ever done the hybrid blocks on some of the Crvs Accords serv bulletin 23-049 I got a crv with a bad block I have to tear down tomorrow 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@BCautosolutions]

@@benjaminnarbut8994 nope not yet, knock on wood

[@rudy031]

39k in my 21 Sport SE and im having the same exactly problem.

[@BCautosolutions]

😬

[@omidnamin9004]

blown head gasket and faulty fuel injectors on a 2018 accord 1.5t with 40 miles. needless to say not buying a honda again

[@BCautosolutions]

Sorry to hear

[@Tacoexplorer]

This car is a econo box. Nobody in their right mind buys a crv and wants to put 91/93 gas in it. It doesn’t make sense. Yes it’s a turbo car but not a high performance turbo. 87 is fine. I doubt there is detention. Detention causes ring lands to fail. I have. 2012 crv and a 2017 crv I change the oil at the 50% mark. Still not sure why there is a head gasket issue. Time will tell. Thanks for all the videos!

[@BCautosolutions]

Funny you say that. Recommended fuel in 23+ accord is 91 octane. I think Honda is feeling the pain and wants to minimize that. It definitely detonates. I can see the knock sensor being relatively active on 87 vs 93. There’s also a design failure besides that so it’s not 1 single issue. I will be doing a video on my views and opinions on this. Thanks for watching.

[@Tacoexplorer]

@@BCautosolutions What aftermarket head bolts / studs do you install? ARP? Or is Honda warranty using the original bolts? One thing is that the original head bolts can be stretching and causing the head gasket to leak.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Tacoexplorer yeah oem bolts are stretching. Arp just recently made head bolts for it but are not available just yet.

[@steverodgers3866]

Turbos are some picky shit.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@steverodgers3866 more so of the head bolts not having enough clamping force. You increase the clamping force and the turbo output won’t stretched the bolts/lift the head nearly as easy.

[@JoseCarlos-pb2kb]

3I have exactly the same coolant problem and now I start to fail error in cylinder

[@trueday00]

I have a 1.5t civic and I have a misfire in cylinder 3 code and car jerks when driving it, mpg went down to 15-16 mpg car sounded like a Subaru on start up at one point can’t figure out what it could be. It’s on ktuner and intake and exhaust it has 117k miles on it now car still runs just not driving it because the jerking

[@BCautosolutions]

Have it diagnosed professionally. Could be multiple things.

[@missjaayvee]

My car is currently doing the same did you ever figure out the problem

[@joeytuono3347]

Glad I kept my k24 si

[@BCautosolutions]

👏

[@bikingmoments]

This sounds really disturbing 😢 have you seen any 10gen or 9.5gen Accord hybrid with this issue? They share the same LFA1 engine.

[@BCautosolutions]

No, they hybrids have been much more solid.

[@JanaINJax]

Have you had many issues with the 2.0T also, or is it mainly the 1.5T?

[@BCautosolutions]

By a huger and majority of percentage being the 1.5t.

[@rafaelmeneses5066]

I had one with a pin hole in the head along with a bad head gasket. Absolute garbage

[@BCautosolutions]

Wouldn’t surprise me

[@ozarklife9996]

I wonder if my 2.0 turbo accord will see this.

[@BCautosolutions]

We are seeing an uptick in 2.0t failures

[@therealgeorgegervinjr.2364]

I have a 2018 100k miles never had and issue.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@therealgeorgegervinjr.2364 thanks for sharing and good luck

[@bl0xj]

What have been your tell tale sign? Cold start is rough and has a rattle to it. Randomly I see a single misfire on cylinder 3 during startup. Once warmed up I’m not seeing anything concerning. Debating doing a leak down test. Thnx 19 CRV

[@BCautosolutions]

Yep, that’s basically it.

[@tonykb2193]

That's just wrong in this day and age in technology... and honda of all makers. Engineering ball drop there.

[@BCautosolutions]

🤐

[@DavidJarrell]

Terrified my L15B7 will crap out like this...

[@BCautosolutions]

😬

[@fernandoestrada5831]

I work at a Honda dealership In south Texas we had never had an issue worth the head gaskets on the Accord with the 1.5…. Wondering if weather could be a factor in the area your from?

[@BCautosolutions]

I think weather is a factor although the hotter temps you guys have should only promote detonation even more. Are you sure your not just tossing injectors in cars when they need head gaskets? I’m not accusing, just genuinely curious.

[@fernandoestrada5831]

@@BCautosolutions we only had one Accord that one of they guys here put in injectors but not sure what code he had , but other than that we haven’t had any with Head gaskets issues …. Maybe we are about to ? Lol so far I find it interesting we haven’t had any , I been here for 6 years

[@ericwanyonyi2445]

Maybe the fuel quality also

[@BCautosolutions]

@@fernandoestrada5831 thanks for your input and definitely let me know if that trend changes. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BCautosolutions]

@@ericwanyonyi2445 💯 plays a huge roll.

[@luisquezada7394]

Have a 2017 accord, took my car in at 63k for transmission fluid change. Two weeks later I started getting occasional misfire at a light. Went back and they recommended cleaning throttle body. Issue still remained so changed the throttle body and spark splugs. Issue got better but every now and then it still happens. Not getting any codes so dont want to throw more parts unless I’m 100% sure. One mechanic said it could be a bad motor mount because the rpms decrease when AC is on low and I get slight rough vibration when approaching a light and compressor clutch engages. Can’t help but feel something was done at the dealership the first time because then the second time they wanted to sell me an extended warranty. Any ideas on what it could be?

[@BCautosolutions]

1.5t or 2.0t?

[@luisquezada7394]

@@BCautosolutions 2.4

[@BCautosolutions]

@@luisquezada7394 smh I missed the 2017 part. So no lights at all? Possible tight valves comes to mind.

[@luisquezada7394]

@@BCautosolutions Correct no codes. I’m going back to a different dealership this week to see what they can find. Something tells the previous dealership did something after I got my transmission fluid changed because these misfires started two weeks after getting that done

[@BCautosolutions]

@@luisquezada7394 could very well be, a second opinion never hurts!

[@faisaltariq2575]

Are we supposed to replace coils or no . What about transmission oil at 50k ? Any sufficient for maintenance at 50k? Honda accord 2.0t

[@BCautosolutions]

Coils no. Trans, brake, diff fluids every 30k

[@faisaltariq2575]

@BCautosolutions thank you and what about spark plugs

[@BCautosolutions]

@@faisaltariq2575 90k

[@JoshOn2Wheelss]

Jesus i got the 2.0 but this shit makes me nervous lol

[@BCautosolutions]

2.0 is fine. Nothing to worry about

[@Demoxx1]

I’d say any engineat 2.0liters and above is basically immune to a bad head gasket. Small turbo engines have a lot of head gasket stress.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Demoxx1 yup I agree

[@Camj27]

My shops done a bunch of head gaskets on the 2.0 in the RDX.

[@dominickarango1010]

My buddy’s gaskets messed up on his 2021 2.0 13k miles

[@sn4rl277]

I am currently looking at a new 2023 Civic Si. It has the L15 in it. Should I reconsider and get something else. I have had Honda's for over 20 years, and I keep to a tight Honda maintenance schedule and check fluids often. Should I just get the Si and be aware of stay away?

[@BCautosolutions]

Get the si, use 91+ octane fuel and maintain as you have and you should be fine 👍🏻

[@tyt2lynnin1]

got a 2023 integra, am I in trouble? i found oiut about the crappy engine after the fact. Can i change or upgrade the headbolts?

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes you can upgrade to head studs. Use 91 octane fuel or better and top off you coolant as needed

[@mustafan.4861]

@@BCautosolutionswhat is the absolute best coolant out there? Is there any additive to add to fuel to make it even higher octane that won’t damage the engine?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@mustafan.4861 use oem coolant only. I would use 91+ octane from big brand stations. None of those smaller mom and pop ones.

[@pedrocotto260]

How much does this repair cost , I need a head gasket

[@BCautosolutions]

@@pedrocotto260 couple thousand

[@deezee8644]

Is this a recall yet? Did honda find the defect? Is this gonna keep happening every 100k on all the cars?

[@BCautosolutions]

Not a recall, I can’t speak for them but I have a few thoughts on what I think is happening. It’s typically happening 40-80k atleast that’s the trend I’m seeing.

[@BIGHAMZA]

@@BCautosolutions what’s your opinion?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@BIGHAMZA too long to explain, I’m in the process of making a video on it.

[@BIGHAMZA]

@@BCautosolutions ok. I have a ‘21 accord sport with 36000 miles on it. No problems at all. You’re scaring me. Where’s your shop by the way?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@BIGHAMZA use top tier gas 91+ and keep an eye on the coolant level and top off as needed. I’m in jersey about 20 mins from nyc

[@chinafukr69kack31]

Jesus fuck, another 1.5t. Honda should just recall all 1.5t, but I do feel the pain with the misfire on my j series

[@BCautosolutions]

We did 3 last week as a shop. I had one of them, this one was declined.

[@TheResellerCollab]

@@BCautosolutions declined by Honda or the customer?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@TheResellerCollab customer, it’s way out of warranty by mileage and had a salvage title anyways.

[@jacknewaypkg1658]

​@Hondamobilemechanic how much dose this job cost

[@BCautosolutions]

@@jacknewaypkg1658 $1,000-3,000

[@vmosley2609]

What car year should I buy used out Honda and Toyota? I seen a 2015 Honda civic with 27, 000 miles for 18,000 is that good?

[@BCautosolutions]

Get the civic, that 9th gen is pretty solid. Not sure on the price tho, do some shopping around for comparisons

[@559kickz]

Dam I changed spark plugs and fuel injectors and 3 weeks later misfire 3 came up again I had to unplug the battery to make reset sensors to make it home but you think it’s my map sensor? When I was changing out those parts I mentioned I noticed my map sensor hose had a huge rip for i don’t know how long and I replaced it when I did the injectors and it still threw the code for misfire cylinder 3

[@BCautosolutions]

If there is a rip on any hose change the hose although you probably have a bigger issue.

[@559kickz]

@@BCautosolutions I did a combustion leak test and the liquid stayed blue and it changed a tiny bit to a diffrent shade of blue almost green but my water pump was leaking it drained my coolant I was worried it went to my block but changing that out today

[@BCautosolutions]

@@559kickz yeah if you have any external leaks address that first. Lmk how you make out. Good luck

[@jeebishak]

Heya, I have a 2019 Civic 1.5T. At times when I do hard acceleration (eg. to overtake), there’s a stutter and the acceleration is halted… there’s this mechanical sound too. Any idea whats that?

[@BCautosolutions]

No intake leaks post maf sensor? That would be my initial thought, smoke test might be the best starting option here.

[@jeebishak]

@@BCautosolutions Thanks for the suggestion. I went to Honda and they just reset the ECU and somehow its gone. Been a couple of weeks since.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@jeebishak nice, glad to hear 👍🏻

[@wyattgrummert9183]

Thinking about buying a 2023 civic hatch sport with the 2.0 naturally aspirated engine. Would you recommend that and are the 2.0 engines any better?

[@BCautosolutions]

💯a ton more reliable and less problematic

[@johnathanwoodley5005]

2.0 are betters and stronger

[@dummdumm9234]

Make sure u get a manual. The cvts are crap. I have a 2017 civic LX with the 2.0 na manual.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@dummdumm9234 cvt trans is fine

[@tedkite4684]

Don’t buy 1.5 T Honda accords

[@BCautosolutions]

👍🏻

[@tonyanderson8497]

4cylinders shouldn’t come with turbos lol they can’t take it

[@BCautosolutions]

K20c2 and k20c4 would argue that real good lol

[@jasojeep]

2018 accord cylinder three misfire. 46k miles coolant level good. I’m thinking injector, what are your thoughts?

[@BCautosolutions]

Yeah could be. Is it persistent/can you feel it?

[@jimbike8064]

Ahhh hail to the nahhh!

[@huffylite5888]

Never thought I'd be researching ARP head studs on my daily driver (2018 Accord w/1.5T). Just blew the head gasket in it. Does anyone have part number or link to ARP stud kit? I'm finding kits for the L15B7 civic motor, but can't tell if they work for the L15BE accord motor. Thanks in advance!!

[@BCautosolutions]

www.twostepperformance.com/products/honda-l15-turbo-head-stud-kit-for-2016-1-5t-engine

[@huffylite5888]

@@BCautosolutions Thank you!!!

[@BCautosolutions]

@@huffylite5888 anytime

[@natedogg8648]

@@huffylite5888 how many miles did you have when it blew the head gasket I just bought a 2018 accord 1.5t with 46k I hope I don’t have those issues

[@huffylite5888]

@@natedogg8648 I had a little over 100k. Replaced head gasket and installed the ARP head studs and have put another 20k on it. Been running premium to be safe as well

[@calebhyatt5090]

I just hit 100k on my 2019 Honda civic. I have always used 87 gas. Should I switch now to a high octane or just roll on since it’s at 100k now?

[@BCautosolutions]

I’d switch.

[@acesaaa3148]

When should I change timing chain and water pump and should I change pulleys and tensioner with it ? Also thermostat

[@BCautosolutions]

Never unless if it gives your reason too which usually means there was lack of maintenance. Thermostat you can do around 90-100k

[@acesaaa3148]

@@BCautosolutions I wanted to do preventive mateniance as my 18,accord hybrid is at 102k miles. Im tring to get atleast 300k miles with this vehicle. What do you suggest i do for mateniance to keep it running supremely. Thanks for your reply

[@BCautosolutions]

@@acesaaa3148 all fluids, spark plugs, check over suspension, replace anything cracked or torn

[@acesaaa3148]

What is sign of timing chain trouble.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@acesaaa3148 p0341 code

[@ramazanbee6968]

I had 2018 Honda accord sport 1.5l I need to replace cylinder 1 misfire which one is it ??

[@BCautosolutions]

Cylinder 1 is closest to the belt

[@dominickarango1010]

Quick question tho my back up camera has been like a greenish color like a broken screen when it turns green yellowish and I don’t know why it just randomly happen what can I do to fix it or what could it Be I also have subwoofers in the back but only on 500 watts

[@BCautosolutions]

It’s the camera going bad.

[@JTSBROCK]

Replace it, not hard. KZbin

[@BCautosolutions]

@@JTSBROCK 💯

[@Afrattzz1]

Hey man. Is there an updated head gasket for these cars? Are the heads usually in good shape?

[@BCautosolutions]

The head gasket isn’t the problem, it’s the design and weak ass head bolts. Aftermarket head studs are currently on back order which helps a great amount with clamping force. Working on a video about the 1.5t hg issues as we speak. It’ll be publish this Wednesday or the following

[@Afrattzz1]

@@BCautosolutions awesome, I look forward to watching the video!

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Afrattzz1 👍🏻👍🏻

[@christopherbriseno5945]

So you are saying the new Honda Accord engines are trash?? Thank God I didn't buy one.

[@Afrattzz1]

Really seems like Honda’s quality has gone down the toilet. Damn shame.

[@BoSe0907]

Do you replace the cylinder head too or just the head gasket?

[@BCautosolutions]

Just the head gasket unless the head is damaged

[@roccochomsky2318]

How much will it cost?

[@BCautosolutions]

Too much

[@phonestore1133]

I have a 2.0t used 87 since I bought the car new which has been 4 years almost can I now swap to 93 gas or will it be no point

[@BCautosolutions]

@@phonestore1133 you can still change.

[@phonestore1133]

@@BCautosolutions hi I know this question doesn’t relate to this but did u ever ever see transmission and blind spot error messages on the accords just got 1 today

[@BCautosolutions]

@@phonestore1133 probably 1 issue causing both lights. Possibly liquid damage to gear selector

[@EdgarMendezz]

What does slightly muddy looking coolant mean? It’s a little dirty on the cap when I pulled it off.

[@BCautosolutions]

Could be some mixing which is not common or some sort of stop leak which is even worse then simple mixing.

[@EdgarMendezz]

​@@BCautosolutions the power steering fluid passes through the radiator too right? I noticed an odd leak near the bottom of the radiator. i may investigate it

[@BCautosolutions]

@@EdgarMendezz no, these cars have electric steering

[@classickdramaclips]

Blue devil…sell it back to the dealership…

[@BCautosolutions]

😬

[@ROBMACDUI]

Do you see this issue much with the 2.0t?

[@BCautosolutions]

No

[@1ofdrsfinest]

Is there a way I can contact you directly? I’m having some issues with my 2019 Honda accord sport 1.5T I would like for you to possibly check my car because I’m having problems.

[@yeseniatorres8856]

Tengo el mismo problema. Y no eh calentado mi auto

[@BCautosolutions]

✅

[@jonzzleeker3639]

Hello boss please mine has coolant but keeps misfiring changed the ignition coils and still doing misfiring, when I check the radiator there's no coolant but there's coolant on the bottle what does it need ? .1.5t 2018 honda accord sport

[@BCautosolutions]

Most likely your head gasket has failed.

[@jonzzleeker3639]

@@BCautosolutions Thanks I appreciate your response I would take it in for a change

[@BCautosolutions]

@@jonzzleeker3639 have them perform a proper diagnosis first

[@jonzzleeker3639]

@@BCautosolutions I will thanks

[@jasonlecreux1175]

I haven’t had the opportunity of doing one yet, but would you be able to swap the shitty head bolts to ARP with only removing the valve cover?

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes actually there’s plenty of folks out there doing them like that.

[@Candybuiltsi]

I did it. Works 100 percent

[@chriswoods4232]

I have a question? I have a 19 2.0 accord and it is running fine. My dash is lit up like a Christmas tree! Abs, assistant power steering, cruise won't work, no eco or sport mode, tmps, just to name a few of the messages. Only has 63000 miles any idea what it could be and have you seen anything like this. I haven't been able to find anything on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@BCautosolutions]

Need some codes to have a remote idea of where to start. Could be as simple as rodent damage to as costly as a control unit

[@artisanwolf2068]

@@BCautosolutions is it possible it’s something like a wheel speed sensor that’s out? I know when My wheel speed sensor got broken by the body shop on My Si, dash was lit up like a Christmas tree. I know if one sensor goes out, the ECU seems to have a massive freak out on these.

[@chriswoods4232]

@@artisanwolf2068 yes sir I believe that is exactly it

[@BCautosolutions]

@@artisanwolf2068 very possible, chances are it’s something with the rear calipers/harness. Typically happens after rear brake job at outside shop.

[@MWAclanGaming]

I heard that all happens when someone steals that little black Square radar box in front of the radiator.

[@christianmirmo4942]

Do you know if the newer L15C has addressed this issue?

[@BCautosolutions]

Head bolts are the same part number. Doubt the change the block design either.

[@mattkroening7964]

​@Hondamobilemechanic is it more related to the head bolts and other internals? I've heard reports of 87 octane causing misfires that could lead to this issue, but I'm sure you have a lot more first hand information

[@vermontvermont9292]

​@@mattkroening7964 the head bolts are just really weak. Along with much of the l15 engine. The head gasket is pretty decent, it's the head bolts themselves that are the issue. I would also be running 91-93 octane either way regardless of what Honda says.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@mattkroening7964 87 octane, head bolts too thin, and a certain design “feature” in between cylinder sleeves all contribute to the failure.

[@ericwanyonyi2445]

I think they are recommending 91 octane for the 2023 1.5t but I stand to be corrected

[@PresidentUSVI]

What codes where you getting?

[@BCautosolutions]

Typically p0302-p0303

[@yosammy1746]

Time to k-swap

[@BCautosolutions]

K swap the world 🫡

[@kris.pbaken8973]

Is it covered under warranty?

[@BCautosolutions]

Depends if it’s under warranty lol. Most have been tho

[@kris.pbaken8973]

Yeeeeeeeeesssssss

[@kris.pbaken8973]

What causes that ?

[@BCautosolutions]

A bunch of things coming together for the perfect storm. Will have a video shortly on it.

[@Jay-fq8uz]

Why techs always sound like assholes 😂😂 replacing coils because that’s what the manual says

[@BCautosolutions]

No manual says to replace coils, that’s ridiculous and just bad diagnosing.

[@henrynissanmimintruck]

What year

[@BCautosolutions]

Can’t remember but 18-19

[@henrynissanmimintruck]

@@BCautosolutions funny that mines a 18 and it has over 148k and it still runs like brand new.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@henrynissanmimintruck lucky few 👍🏻

[@henrynissanmimintruck]

@@BCautosolutions the only problem that I do have if the turbo code PO299 but still runs great

[@19AccordSport]

What the guy that has 300k did to bypass all these head gasket problems 👀

[@BCautosolutions]

Luck, or he’s not telling the full story lol

[@19AccordSport]

@@BCautosolutions in that case I need to trade mine in 😂 cause I already did the head gasket ain’t tryna do it again

[@BCautosolutions]

@@19AccordSport yeah I hear ya

[@MrGianformaggio]

Those L series blocks were first used for Honda fits and insights and they are putting them in accord and crv😂

[@BCautosolutions]

I don’t see the problem.

[@FlexSZN23]

@@BCautosolutions small engine under strain gives out after heavy use. No need to be a rocket scientist to see that’s the issue

[@BCautosolutions]

@@FlexSZN23 that’s not the issue. Sorry to break it to you. By your logic all the 2.0t suvs would suffer from same issue which isn’t the case.

[@civicpride1986]

@@BCautosolutions No 2.0L turbo sub will make it to 500k stock everything like the old honda motors.. that extra stress on those engines will wear the engines down faster.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@civicpride1986 this is just in Hondas case. 2.0t is used in full size suvs In other brands so his theory by default is faulted