Honda Problems: $1200 Oil Leak on Accord AND Pilot Leaves MY Daughter Stranded

[@CarWizard]

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[@jwenting]

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[@ulverop]

@@jwenting I have heard bad things about them too, yet a lot of creators on youtube keeps promoting them.

[@mistersecret88]

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[@scott8919]

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[@Ya_Know]

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[@eugenet6632]

The alternator has died because most likely was constantly trying to change the about to be dead battery by pulling higher amps all day long. Test and replace your battery as a regular maintenance item periodically

[@pepeshopping]

Cheap cheap, ignorant, passive people ALWAYS pay more!

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

​@pepeshopping Chill dude chill

[@tommorgan1291]

Good point!

[@LilShay27]

100%

[@Omar02669]

it probably failed because the rocker arm spool valve leaked oil on to it.

[@mississippiwaterswatters3974]

Grimes has a great voice for KZbin! He is easy to understand when explaining jobs he does. I like listening to him!

[@Spark-Hole]

Scotty Kilmer has too dry voice.

[@bluecar5556]

The accord is 2006-2007 (LED tail lights) to celebrate the Accord's 30th anniversary. 2008 was the first year of the next generation.

[@MrNicks-gn8jc]

Now I was thinking the same thing....and I currently own a grey, 2007 Honda Accord

[@werdlyfe9577]

06-07 7th gens with the k24 are probably the best accords ever made. 230k miles is nothing lol

[@MrNicks-gn8jc]

@@werdlyfe9577 Agreed

[@MrUGA2010]

of course; plus that service position of the good, Honda does that forever

[@joehemmerling1602]

I miss my 2007 accord ,best car I ever owned!Now I have a 2013 Pilot decent SUV ,but has had a few more issues than the Accord ever did.

[@ulverop]

Only had an alternator, or a dynamo as we call it here in Norway, fail on me once. I had a Ford Sierra wagon and I was on my way from Narvik to Bodø, a trip of about 185 miles. As a part of the drive you'll have to take a ferry that takes about 25 minutes, and guess where my alternator died? Yep! On the ferry! Car was completely dead when I was about to start it to drive off the ferry. In trying to do a temporary fix I had to stay on the ferry back to where I came from and then back again before I was able to drive off. Got a jump from a truck driver who came onboard on my second trip over the fjord and he was kind enough to lend me two batteries he happened to have with him in his truck. I was able to drive to Bodø with as little accessories as possible turned on, and got the alternator fixed there. Met up with the truck driver and gave him his batteries back along with a nice bottle of cognac... 😊

[@volvo09]

Awesome, what a nice fella! I sat with a guy with 30 minutes to recharge his battery with jumper cables after his alternator left him stranded. I noticed the dim hazard lights and figured that was what happened. He was almost home so I recharged the battery with my car and told him to keep everything off, don't stop anywhere, just go right home. He most likely made it home the 10 miles.

[@pepeshopping]

Not the same thing! A dynamo has permanent magnets. An alternator uses an external power source to create the field.

[@ulverop]

@@pepeshopping In English yes. In Norwegian we use the same word for both.

[@georgebettiol8338]

@@pepeshopping As per the Oxford dictionary, a dynamo is a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy - period. In most English speaking countries, 'we' differentiate the two types of automotive dynamo as a generator and alternator. The generator, which was predominantly used up until the early to mid 1960s, uses a commutator with brushes to convert AC to DC current, whilst an alternator uses a rectifier that incorporates diodes to convert AC to DC current. The alternator is more efficient than a generator - and notably does not require an external power source to generate electrical energy - i.e. when the alternator pulley is rotated, alternating current (AC) passes through a magnetic field and an electrical current is generated. In most modern cars that use an alternator, the battery should never be disconnected whislt the engine is running because the transient voltage spikes produced by an alternator can damage the vehicle's ECU and other onboard electronics.

[@kellismith4329]

A magneto

[@billschomburg6853]

I had all of the gaskets replaced on my '96 Civic before it got totaled two years ago. It was just under $2k, but it included the head gasket. But my car also had 220,000 miles on it and it was 24 years old at the time, so it wasn't any shock to me. And it was still cheaper than buying a new car at the time.

[@imnotawasteoftime]

I bought a 97 civic last May. Engine, trans, a/c & heat all worked. $1k, but needed WAY more maintenance repairs than what I thought. Like wizard said, you find 1 thing, and it keeps snowballing the more you look to find the actual culprit of something. The car is practically new now lmao. $6k in parts, doing all work myself, other than a wheel alignment. Could've just bought a newer car, but at least now I have something that looks kinda nice that you don't see every day 🤷. A lowered 90s civic with shiny (cheap) wheels tends to turn heads of all ages anywhere you go, even if it's not 100% car show worthy lol

[@billschomburg6853]

@@imnotawasteoftime The 6th gen Civics were some of the most popular ones ever made. I replaced almost everything on mine and I would still be driving it had someone not backed into me.

[@cochiloco7974]

In 2020 you you spent almost 2,000 dollars on a car that was worth half the price your mechanic screwed you over just like this guy 1200 for an oil leak that wasn’t even bad it’s was little drops he said himself he could of just told the customer just add oil as needed no need to spend 1200 oil is cheap I bet he was hoping to upsell a timing chain job and charge more than what that car is worth the real fix here was just add oil as needed not unless it’s pouring out oil

[@billschomburg6853]

@@cochiloco7974 Yes, but I ended up getting $4400 dollars for it when it was totaled about a year later, so it didn't matter to me that much. And now I've got a much newer Civic which will likely last just as long.

[@JohnnyRocket-m3c]

Hondas are incredible vehicles. I love them. I have two Hondas. Such high quality 👌.

[@Nicedesk]

Leaking VTEC solenoid above the alternator is usually the culprit. Oil accumulation near the dipstick hole is a sign. Replacing the gasket is under $10 and less than 20 minutes and can save you alternator. In the meantime wedge a paper towel above the alternator to catch oil, inspect paper towel regularly for leaks -this serves as an early warning indicator.

[@richardstone5241]

I learned a long time ago that when I get a vehicle paid off I continue to make a $300.00 payment into a car repair savings account. That way, I don't get in trouble financially when the vehicle needs maintenance, tires or mechanical repair. Then when the time comes to buy a new / used car the amount left in the vehicle savings account can be used as a down payment or maybe an outright purchase.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

if thats your plan youd be MUCH better off leasing new vehicles and starting a business if you dont already own one

[@petrosaguilar8916]

​@@omardevonlittle3817start the business then lease as a write off. Otherwise you're throwing away money each month.

[@Professor_JB]

That’s a good idea

[@petrosaguilar8916]

@@omardevonlittle3817 what kind of business you suggest he should start?

[@ow5966]

Good idea

[@WWRD1234]

Wizard, you're working on my car today. I have a 13 Honda Pilot. I've had it 8 years Absolutely. Love it, have had no problems with it. Ever did the big tune up timing belt water pump all polleys

[@ricebike]

Did the valve adjustment, check /change the pcv, new plugs, transmission, transfer case, and rear differential fluid change as well?

[@404notfound.....]

We bought a 2017 suv brand new. We immediately switched the entire driveline to amsoil full synthetics, rust proof ever year & apply a paint sealant every 6 months. It's running better then brand new.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

I love working on Honda/Acura vehicles. Super easy, straight to the point, and extremely logically placed parts.

[@Joseph-vf5um]

Japanese junk.Only thing worse is German junk.

[@donmynack]

My son's 2011 Accord had a leaky steering pump from the previous owner, which dumped power steering fluid all over the alternator below it. Replaced the power steering pump, then the alternator, then the new alternator was not charging the battery and it would run out of charge after a while. Power was fine coming out of the alternator so I hit the forums and did a few things they suggested, none worked, then figured it was probably some kind of ground issue in the old wiring and just did a "Big 3" ground wire replacement and another 4 gauge wire running directly from the alternator + to the battery. Solved the issue.

[@redmustangredmustang]

The good thing Wizard is that you got great talented technicians at your shop. You know that to keep this talent isn't cheap. The best part is Wizard that you got business to last you lifetime. You never have to worry about advertising or not worry about having no business showing up.

[@donh215]

7th gen Accords (03-07) are the best either 2.4 i4 and 3.0 V6. Both engines are bulletproof with routine maintenance

[@bluoval3481]

6th gen (1998-2002) Accords are also at the top for reliability, especially the 4-cylinder 5-speeds which are rare.

[@ej1025]

5th gen is also quite awesome. 6th gen coupe is probably best looking IMO.

[@cifrancgx]

I have a 2004 Acura TSX (which outside of North America was the Honda Accord Euro R) that turns 21 yrs next month and has just over 295,000 miles on it.

[@stormix5755]

Yeah, that Accord in the video doesn't look like an '09. It looks like an '06 or 7. I wonder why the car wizard got the model year wrong, or maybe it's made in a different market or something.

[@georgeklimes7604]

True, but some had some bad transmissions.

[@ericwilson2585]

My mom's 02' Accord V6 just turned 280k miles. The gas tank replacement was a crazy job. Power steering transfer lines were pretty nuts too.

[@SamslamminCars]

The front valve cover, VTEC solenoid & PCV valve O-ring can all cause leaking which will cover the Alternator if leaking. J-series engines are awesome!!!

[@dlzchaos588]

Literally just said this lol. Although I didn’t mention the PCR valve O-Ring since I usually just do all the seals on the valve covers. In the parts catalog I think Honda calls the solenoid a spool valve so that’s what I called it lol

[@SamslamminCars]

@@dlzchaos588 it spools up the oil for pressure so makes sense. PCV is located by the left/driver side on the upgraded/updated 3.5. Forgot to mention

[@ricebike]

​@@SamslamminCarsthe tip of the pcv broke off inside the valve cover for a 2005 Acura MDX 😢 Had to take the cover off and pick out the pieces Thank goodness the front cover is easy to access (vs the rear cover)😅

[@zako23]

That's exactly what happened to my 2009 pilot last year and I went through 3 alternators!!!!!!! Until they found the leak that was causing the short.

[@JSFGuy]

3:31 The only time batteries last that long or better when they are in the trunk or the aft section like the Volvo XC90/70. My 2005 made it to 2018 on original battery. Away from the engine heat.

[@maxineadderley5378]

My battery on my 2005 Ford Explorer lasted until 2018 as well

[@512Born]

@@maxineadderley5378do u like ur explorer?

[@JSFGuy]

@@maxineadderley5378 In what climate? What part of the country?

[@juschillin1283]

I had an 08 s60 and the battery lasted 3 years. But that is because of the Texas heat. It was garage kept too

[@volvo09]

I bought a 93 Volvo 940 in 02 (battery under hood) and it had the factory battery! Date was on it. I was shocked. Half the water was gone... I refilled it and used it for a few months but replaced it since I did not trust it! Almost 10 years old.

[@emmanuelrodriguez1043]

Great video, BTW THE ACCORD IS EITHER 2006-2007. After 08 it was a new design.

[@roberts681]

This is 2007 Accord

[@mr2_mike]

Yup. Missing the steering wheel radio controls and the heated leather seats, alloy wheels and sunroof options. Great little car.

[@ten132]

But why are you yelling?

[@Mendoza._.z]

I agree ik right away it was a 7th gen so between 07- 03. Definitely not a 09 lol.

[@Professor_JB]

I have a 2012 Accord with 207k on it. The only thing I’ve replaced on it was the power steering pump. Honda truly makes an awesome car.

[@robertneal6878]

@Professor_JB Well - Hummm, Honda USED to make Awesome vehicles. I have a 19’ Pilot that now has recalls up the Honduu - with More on the way! Honda went the way the way of Boeing. Quality control has been preempted by Quantity control. Almost 1,500,000 vehicles are on notice in regards to crankshaft machining defects. Then there are defective fuel pumps, which are Not presently available. And the list goes on………

[@mtfan]

My wife’s old ‘15 Impreza had a hood service position as well and it was nice to use when doing even routine service.

[@exlimited3938]

Yup. I found that early on with my 2012 Impreza Sport Limited. Ever since then, I look for something similar on every car hood I open up.

[@Starman-yt8lj]

That old battery is probably what killed the alternator.

[@MarkMyWordsXx]

Maybe the death blow but 230k is alot for the stock alternator no surprise it died

[@rabih1978]

Murder?!!!

[@CorySpears1978]

I have an 08 Odyssey. I’ve replaced Valve cover gaskets, spool, rear main seal, alternator, power steering pump, power steering reservoir, power steering rack, oil filter housing gasket, and oil pan gasket. Completely worth it. My 23 Odyssey was almost 60k out the door. Love my 08. Fix it and stop going into debt like everyone else. 👍💯

[@ericdoe2318]

I had a 1999 Mercedes c-230 Kompressor. I changed the factory battery in the year 2015… the battery lasted 16 years with no problems!!

[@burntnougat5341]

Same case with my W166 ML. Still on original battery

[@garnetshaw]

Holy ive had 3 pilots and never saw that 3rd spot for hood support. Alway thought it was too low. Thanks

[@mr2_mike]

How's your alternator doing?

[@ericdoe2318]

@@mr2_mike car did great with the new battery for about two more years untill some drunk pulled right out in from of me…. I miss that car I should have bought it back from the insurance auction and fixed it but I don’t get it done.

[@Daniel_Colavecchio]

Don't you love blanket statements like you should change a battery after 5 years no matter what. I just changed the OE battery on my BMW after 12 years, and the alternator is just fine, BTW.

[@martyi398]

We own a 2012 Honda Pilot (with 151k miles) original battery needed replaced @ 4.5 years, Alternator lasted until 2023 (140k miles) I owned an F150 and the original battery lasted 8.5 years!

[@MrPickledede]

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[@MichiganFishers]

I don’t want to hate but it wasn’t smooth lol i heard him change his tone and i was like hmm sounds like an ad coming 😂and boom sooners out , no hate got to make money

[@jenna_jayy]

I got a 2009 Corolla from my girlfriend. She talked a big game and said it was in perfect condition. We drove it to my parents house that lives in the same state as her. I let the car sit for two days while we settled in. When it was my turn to drive it finally it didn’t start. I gave her this look of disappointment and she guaranteed me she just replaced a battery maybe a few years ago. Then I start getting worried it was the alternator which would’ve been worse. My boyfriend owns a business and has a fleet account with AutoZone so I drove it up there. They took the battery out and noticed it was from 2017. She bought the car in 2018. She would not stop apologizing. I found more things wrong with it. I had to spend $700 just to get it safe on the road for my drive back to Colorado. I got a really good deal on the scar so I wasn’t gonna sweat it but from the tires, new brakes, etc. she rode this thing into the ground. I don’t regret the purchase because it’s a Toyota but even though if they’re your friend, buyer beware!!! lol 😂

[@sausagefingers2885]

3.6 Honda has a vvt solenoid near the dipstick. Its gasket can fail and leak oil directly onto the alternator and ruin it. Fixed a few myself. In fact, the new alternator had a warning sticker about it.

[@trippm4036]

Agreed. This is most likely why the alternator failed. You're probably going to be replacing it again in a year.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

You mean the 3.5L V6?

[@mattbickford2640]

Just to highlight this point, honda even released a step by step "tech tip" video on their service system on that issue and how to replace the gaskets(that have likely gone flat), the new alternator will fail a few months later if this is overlooked/neglected(former honda tech, have seen this situation happen)

[@robs.8629]

Had the vvt gasket fail and ruin my alternator at 110k and 140k miles.

[@LarryL619]

This is exactly what happened to my 2016 Honda Odyssey a few months ago at 106K miles. VVT solenoid slowly leaked oil and it’s directly above the alternator. It eventually killed the alternator and it was blackened when we pulled it. We replaced the VVT solenoid gasket but it was still leaking. The replacement alternator also died within a few hundred miles so we had to do it all over again. I think the alternator died because it was a bad remanufactured alternator. Luckily it was under warranty and it was replaced stress free by RockAuto. The VVT solenoid no longer leaks and the alternator had been going strong for the last 2 oil changes. But now I have another oil leak somewhere…

[@Omar02669]

that’s not the original battery. that’s a replacement. honda batteries from the factory are all black usually with no markings only on the top.

[@mcgubber3500]

$150 an hour, I am so glad I do my own work. Had no idea that’s what it was these days. Great video bro

[@K0Kaz]

My parents have one of those Accords (it's a 06/07; an 09 is the next generation) so I guess I might have this job to look forward to. Some 90s Hondas had a service position where you moved the BOTTOM of the prop, but they made it easier in the 2000s to this style.

[@ceezauto213]

Exactly, it has to be an 03-07 accord

[@malachy1847]

Honda CRV MK 11 would also have that,"Service" position cut out on my Hood...my mechanic loves that idea, small things like that matter.

[@chfpontiac5849]

Incorrect. The next gen started for the 2008 model year.

[@Tochinoki]

My 06 crv is still strong af. Most reliable loyal car I've ever owned. 170k going strong. This job is worth it for 200k miles of flawless service.

[@namegoesherenone6449]

It's actually not hard to do, and not a $1200 job. I did it in about 4 hours, I was changing valve cover gasket so I kept going.

[@russrockino-rr0864]

I have had two alternators fail on me during my 45 years driving. Two different vehicles. Both failures happened right in the middle of busy Freeway Traffic. Lights dimming, wipers slowing down, radio shutting off by itself, Charge light flickering or full on. Both times, I sensed trouble, and very carefully started moving over in to the Breakdown Lane. Great Video, Thanks for sharing.

[@pauljarvis7259]

Wife's 2000 Toyota Echo ran for over 12 years on the original battery, despite living in Toronto...

[@annettesurfer]

I left our 2000 Toyota Echo sitting in our backyard untouched for 17 years and I'm shocked that it still runs. Of course the alternator and the heater blower fan was frozen so I had to replace those as well as replacing the battery, brakes, tires, IAC valve, fuel injectors, and the fluids but it runs great for a 24 year old car.

[@victormontanez1984]

Because is Toyota🤣

[@keithbellair9508]

Whoopie do, you saved $100

[@majist0]

Try over $200 now buddy. Batteries are expensive and most garbage auto parts store models only go 3 years.

[@marko7843]

Being mounted under the back seat, and rated at 1,000 CCA, I got 13 years out of the original Delco in my '97 Riviera. Even then I only killed it because: 1. You can't add water to the batteries with the special venting system, and 2. I misunderstood the Battery Rundown Protection and left the parking lights on all night...

[@Lord_Verge]

Love my Hondas. On our second Pilot and also have an Accord. That Pilot has a long life left to live!

[@tommcintosh7241]

I have a 2004 Honda accord 4 cylinder same car with 314,000 miiles ! She's got more blow by than exhaust! Uses a quart every 500 miles ! The alternator died a couple of weeks ago and I got one at a pick n pull for $26 bucks !

[@trundlepufpendants]

Jesus dude get ur honda life together 😂

[@peterlangels2015]

Good episode! !My multibelt went off the pulley, on highway, disableing my alternator, AC-compressor and electric powersteering pump. I could drive to a workshop, ended up fixing the pulley, and chaniging the AC-condensor and refilling the AC-system. Struck a moose 2 months later, totaling the car. 2006 Peugoet 307, 1.6 petrol, 120000 miles

[@rc846]

when I went to toyota for a new Alternator @ $350.00. the guy says "Maybe you only need the Brushes" @ $12.00 a set. easy to change. It did the trick...now in working order.

[@chfpontiac5849]

That's a great dealer parts guy to have!

[@Syncopia]

9/10 times that's all they need

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

The only things that can fail on an alternator, unless it's had water damage, are brushes and bearings. Refurbishing them is very very cheap

[@keithbellair9508]

What a tight wad

[@yafois988]

@rc846 Good job! Ive done that for 55 year, no need to be Stupid and pay 20 times more for the $12 part all it needed. LOL, What kind of a fool would pay $350 when you can pay $12 and two hoe=rs easy fun Task?

[@Albert-g6m]

Thank you for every experience you’ve been through to give the people that watch more so support you and actually learn something! Wish you the best team! Keep it going!

[@panzermensch1577]

Alternator died on me actually going from school. Luckily I did some testing beforehand and already ordered one on the way. Swapped it in, had O'Reilly put a new battery in for warranty, truck is back and happy

[@keithbellair9508]

Well whoopie do

[@71rcode72]

We have an 06 4 cylinder Accord with 205k. I adjusted the valves 6 months ago after running 3 or 4 varieties of full synthetic oil over the past 17 years. The camshaft lobes looked absolutely new and perfect zero wear. We also drop two and a half quarts of ATF and replace with OEM fluid every 20,000k still shifts like new. Amazing car

[@matthewhillgartner3732]

😂😂the hood prop! Didn’t know about this until I started working at the factory. It makes it easier for us to assemble them.

[@GuyChapman]

Heh! My bro is a former Honda tech, he showed me the service position, and I found that it was also present on a lot of Volvos, too, prior to the advent of gas struts. 700/900 series, for example.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

My newer BMW do it too but you need a special tool, not even joking, of course I got the AliExpress version 😂

[@grantman64]

In 2022, my mother's 2011 Ford Escape started having trouble starting after sitting over night. Suspected the alternator, but it tested out OK, so I turned my attention to the battery. It just wouldn't hold a charge. When I removed the old battery, I checked the date code and was stunned to find that the car still had its original battery, 11 years later!

[@Tdawg1220]

That's an 03-07 accord. Only reason I know, is I have an 2009, and it's the body style after that. I also had this problem, since they were taking off the timing cover, I elected to replace all the timing components while a little early, they were in there. (I also did water pump, thermostat, and of course the coolant, and an oil change.) Also just had recently the VVT oil seals down as well on my k24 engine.

[@seasicksix]

my dad has a 79 camaro we have had the car for 10 years now never replaced the battery it started slow once a few years ago but it still is in good we never disconnect either and it sits all winter without being started

[@blossom2174]

My 2010 F150 is on the original battery. My 2001 Honda Civic battery lasted 15 years and did not fail. The battery still started the car when it was -10f, but was getting weak.

[@chfpontiac5849]

You're lucky. My last (2013) and current (2018) F150s both needed new batteries at almost exactly 5 years. Dad's Silverado was the same.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I have a 2004 Honda Element with almost 230,000 miles and am the original owner. I have replaced the vtec solenoid and starter. In addition intake manifold gasket which was replaced twice, second time it was under warranty. The battery was replaced by Honda for free as when I took it for service they forgot to connect the wire that connects to the frame and they killed the battery. Honda service manager actually drove out to where I was stranded, about a mile from the dealership, where I had done the service and he knew right away what it was. He installed a new battery at no cost. I actually replaced the valve cover with a powder coated one and to prevent leaks Honda recommends putting Honda Bond at each corner. This car has been relatively trouble free. I love your channel 😮

[@donaldsanders7234]

My 1990 Honda Accord original Battery lasted 8+ years in New York, Vermont and finally Arizona weather. The Best driving, smooth riding excellent car I ever owned. Hampshire Green 4 door 5sp EX. After 300k miles and 26 years, I had to let it go because I was moving to another state and could not afford to transport it. Loved that car.. 3 peddles all the way!!

[@dddevildogg]

I will back up your statement- My 1990 Accord (KL California made in Japan) had an Interstate that lasted 7 years,now the car has 278k miles and I'll never get rid of it.5Speed LX ,even the original A/C stuff is working like new-39 degrees cold in 90 degree weather THIS is why they no longer build them this good.Defies capitalist Ideals

[@leetos.4915]

Was it automatic or manual? Nice

[@IgoZoom1]

'90-'93 (4th gen) were the best Accords ever made! My sister had a '91 DX that had 310k on it when she sold it, Dad had a '93 EX with almost 300k on it when he traded for his '04 (now at 325k) and I had a white/blue '92 EX that I totaled with only 190k. I have missed that car every day for 18 years!

[@Anon1mous]

90-93 Honda Accords were the best!

[@Henry_Jones]

Honda sticks were always the best. Smooth buttery shifts that are not notchy like subarus and saabs, perfect clutch thats not to grippy like nissan clutches, but not to slow to engage ether. My 88 Prelude sI to this day is the best stick Ive ever driven.

[@FixtIt]

I work for a used car lot. These alternators fail constantly. Sometimes it's due to oil leaks from the vvt solenoid or the valve cover. Honda's about that second notch in the hood since the '80s at least. Every single one. Can't believe you just noticed that.

[@stoneyj1a1]

I bought a brand new 2001 Civic LX when I was 20 back in 2000. I was ecstatic and relieved to finally have a Honda since they last forever, or so I thought. Of course this was a new model Civic year. And the transmission failed after 5 years and 92,000 miles. I have had a used Ford Focus and 2 used Toyotas since then and I'm sticking with Toyota forever.

[@sf49ersjshark2]

98 accord 477kmi. 5sp maybe an older honda? I think wizard says autos have some trannie problems or maybe it was scottie.

[@Kevin-kn2ni]

The starter failed on my 2005 Camry 2.5 at 217 thousand miles! I was also getting an 02 sensor code. I changed both sensors for $171 dollars. It wasn't misfiring or running rough. And it is running perfectly!

[@danle-mesurier7870]

Had 2002 Accord. I replaced an alternator, which was not charging battery. Soon later, I believed it was for nothing. Alternator was fine. Knock sensor was telling alternator not to charge. It would blow a fuse and alternator would stop charging. Two shops could not figure out, they would change fuse and send me on my way. Out of frustration I took a look, seen broken wire. Did not think it was linked to the alternator or know what it was or what the Knock sensor did. Turned out to be lynch pin to my problems, crazy.

[@cambridgemart2075]

So a broken wire to the knock sensor blew a fuse causing the alternator not to charge. Absolutely nothing to do with the "Knock sensor was telling alternator not to charge".

[@danle-mesurier7870]

@cambridgemart2075 I replaced knock sensor. Problem solved. I can only think it was causing a short or a fail safe to stop the engine from damage. Kill battery stop the car. If you have a similar engine, unplug the knock sensor and see what happens. I don't know.

[@cambridgemart2075]

@@danle-mesurier7870 That's a very impractical way to stop the engine and it definitely wouldn't blow a fuse. The obvious question is, did the CEL come on?

[@danle-mesurier7870]

@@cambridgemart2075 an electrical short would not blow a fuse???

[@cambridgemart2075]

@@danle-mesurier7870 Of course it would, but a shorted sensor is not a short circuit that can draw any significant current, it would just cause the CEL to light up.

[@RedFox3226]

Thanks for the tip about the service notch on the hood. Ben driving a 2013 Honda Fit for 11 years (absolutely great vehicle) and never knew about it . Opened the hood and there it was!

[@alexandermartincausey7333]

Can't believe the Wizard didn't know about Honda service positions. I've known about it since I was a teenager. But hey, you learn something new every day.

[@Bdamazyn]

I immediately checked my 01 Accord and sure enough, there it is 🤦🏻

[@mjbuisse]

It’s waaaay better than VW Audi service position.

[@Xaver1106]

@@DaveP-uv1mlusually they just disconnect the gas struts and use a hood prop. The gas struts are there more for the owner than the service techs, Honda is moving away from them in their newer vehicles because 1) they’re not need, and 2) it’s cheaper and more reliable with a metal prop.

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

94-01 DB/DC Integras have it but it's probably even older than that.

[@Anon1mous]

Because not many Hondas come to his shop. Same for Toyota I bet.

[@Hardrada00]

My 2014 Ridgeline has the same hood. Haven't had to use the service notch yet. 66K. After watching the Wizard for a couple of years, I'm glad it's the Sport model, no digital bells and whistles to go wrong.

[@LOBrien_]

I believe my Third Gen Prius has that extra hood slot, I remember it being super useful removing the windshield cowl. Any work that requires access behind the engine made it super easy.

[@alpine1600s]

OMG. A self-confessed Prius owner. You are brave. 🧐

[@LOBrien_]

@@alpine1600s45 mpg, no shame here!

[@ianriggs]

😂 ​@@alpine1600s

[@jamescunningham6249]

Thank you for this. I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey. It had the same oil leak problem at around 138,000 miles. It cost me about $950 here on the East coast to fix it. I too have went through two alternators. The original died at 91,000 miles. Replaced with a rebuilt one for a thousand bucks at the dealership and it lasted 49,000 miles. I'm on my third alternator now, which I think will last me till I get rid of the van in the next couple of years or so. Regarding the battery, this is crazy but my battery dies religiously every 2 and a half years. I blame it on the fact that I drive six days a week doing just short trips to work and school. The Honda batteries are good, but they only honor the warranty with every other battery you buy. If you get a free battery that is covered under warranty at no cost to you, then the next battery is full price regardless of when it dies. Lastly, thank you for the "hood" trick. I just tried it and it works! I am going to let all of my mechanic buddies know because I do think it is an unknown hack!

[@Henry_Jones]

Jesus drove a Honda but didn’t talk about it. “For I did not speak of my own accord” - John 12:49

[@chrismayer3919]

ROTFLMFAO 🤣😂🥸

[@Keychain-vm9tj]

Looooool

[@4EyedFox]

And he let the disciples use it: Acts 2:1-“….the disciples were in one accord…”

[@chrismayer3919]

@@4EyedFox especially since they were so CIVIC minded! 🥸😆

[@jaysmith6013]

My 2005 accord was such a reliable beast of a car. It was a 4 cylinder, manual transmission which I bought it used at 80k miles. The first owner purchased it new and had it religiously maintained at the dealer. I owned that car for 11 trouble free years in which the only thing I did outside of routine maintenance was a new starter at 130k miles and a new radiator at 155k miles. That’s it, never replaced the struts, any lines, or any other parts aside from brakes, tires, filters etc. sold it in perfect running condition at 290k miles

[@timothyforce1949]

I will still get Hondas over most brands, any day of the week. Especially over GM.

[@keithbellair9508]

My vette will smoke your honda junk

[@scottarmen9097]

Yeah GM is brutal, never again.

[@williampowell2722]

had several GM vehicles no major problems hundreds of thousands of miles. not everything works for everyone

[@justin_time]

That Honda hood trick is amazing! I wish I had known about that a decade ago. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@snookluvr2913]

Love your channel!! Have a 2002 Honda Odyssey, 308k miles, that has been leaking oil for several years now. Realized it was probably the oil pump o ring and decided to bite the bullet and replace it myself. Really wasn't that bad and now have a leak free car! Who knows how long it will last. Love this car. Maybe I'll reach 400k??

[@CRAPO2011]

Damn 308k that's good I also have a 2002 Ody ,211k leaks a little ends up by oil pan,plug area. Just swapped out the original radiator that started leaking by the cap area (bought a DENSO first time fit, should have sprung for the OEM ).

[@jaurequi25]

The accord job was interesting.

[@wolfgang383]

I got one w 250k on it and still running strong just now I’m having a issue with my fuel pump and ignition switch. havnt found the issue yet

[@CRAPO2011]

@@wolfgang383 fuel pump? Does it intermittently shut off ? Yet sometimes started fine. If so could be the PGM FI relay

[@wolfgang383]

@@CRAPO2011yes it starts up fine , but after a while when it gets to normal temperature it either shuts off while running or won’t even start at all.

[@lesleypaterson1463]

I've owned 2 Japanese built Hondas, both had huge mileages and no serious issues, both batteries lasted 9 and 9.5 years. I had to change the thermostat on the older model and got the old one mixed up with the new one as it was so clean.

[@SSchade-t3v]

Thanks Wiz! I loved how you explain how to diagnose and repair a vehicle.

[@Reptitude]

I had a Duralast battery in my Sonoma last 11 years, it was still working when I sold it. I also had a 300 watt amp installed running a 10" kick solo baric too.

[@WWRD1234]

Absolutely. Love your show. Watch it every time

[@spannersautoandcomputerser1649]

I just replaced on my 2003 mini cooper S and cannot image what you would charge. Clutch, waterpump, supercharger oil service, ball joints, axles and tie rods assemblies. So glad I am able to work on my own vehicles. Also performed timing belt/water pump service on my 2007 Ridgeline. I imagine saved myself $5000-6000 between both. Gonna take a vacation w $$ saved!!

[@benchmark3332]

Lol, here in the Florida heat batteries last 1-3 years.

[@richardepstein3494]

Yes, I know-just happened to me on my 2018 Crosstrek.

[@trundlepufpendants]

​@richardepstein3494 those also use a frail 25 group size- doesnt even come in the 3 year warranty variety

[@wayneknodel3347]

Just did this same job on my 2003 Element, along with re-sealing the oil pan and pre-emptively replacing the tensioner, using a low rise hoist. Ultimately, the job was successfully completed, but as I am 6'-1", my back will never be the same! I didn’t check with the dealer as to what the cost would have been, so it was good to know what it it would have been worth!

[@michaelmanke8656]

My parents bought a brand-new vw beetle 1300 in 1967. The battery lasted 12 years. The batteries at the VW Beetle are installed under the back seat. Therefore, these batteries are not exposed to the weather conditions - they had kept almost all for so long at the time.

[@heiner71]

Until they eventually fell through the floor.

[@rqstaffan]

A bit like our family's 1972 MGB. The only problem for us is that we have 2 in-line 6v batteries, not one 12v battery, and road dirt and tar builds up in the connector cable over time, so every year or so we have to pull it all apart for a big clean to reduce the resistance.

[@michaelmanke8656]

This is true!° German car - rust was enemy no. 1 - unfortunately. @@heiner71

[@michaelmanke8656]

The old mgb was a caracter - a beautiful car. @@rqstaffan

[@ppumpkin3282]

True story. I was on a business trip to Atlanta with an associate and we met two girls. They took us out for a ride to Stone Mountain in a VW bug. I sat in the rear seat over the battery. OK, I'm a big guy about 220 lbs. The springs on the seat fused the battery terminals (apparently a plastic protector was missing on the battery terminal). So the rear seat started smoking, we pulled over and as soon as we opened the car and took out the rear seat and exposed to air it erupted into flames. But the real problem was the girls called me "the guy with the hot ass" and the name stuck, and my wife was always wondering why the people at my office called me "the guy with the hot ass".

[@Polo_187]

Bought a used 96 civic with a little Honda battery like this one. I finally replaced it once it was 9 years old just for peace of mind but it still worked fine. Those are some good batteries.

[@tomislavplaysguitar]

I think people forget that even toyotas and hondas can have BMW-like oil leaks and failures which can come with high costs. Please for the love of god love your cars and maintain them. Even if its simplistic.

[@TenFalconsMusic]

...but with late model BMWs, just out of warranty breakdowns are guaranteed. Usually more in the shop than on the dealership's lot.

[@tomislavplaysguitar]

@@TenFalconsMusic Kinda true. Even under warranty, some people don't maintain their cars. A lot of car drivers of german cars I've seen here in Germany ignore oil leaks A LOT. Hell, I even hear timing chain rattles like crazy here. A lot of people just don't love their cars at all. Tho you're definitely right with what you're saying, it's a scummy tactic being used by more and more manufacturers in the past few years

[@lvsqcsl]

I KNOW they forget. Just because there is a stylized "T" or an "H" on the front does not mean it doesn't need to be maintained. They like their maintenance just like any other car does. Yes, things fail on them as well. They might have LESS failures, but failures none the less.

[@burntnougat5341]

​@TenFalconsMusic b48 and b58 engines appear to be faring decently well. Time will tell how long the termoplastics last

[@tomislavplaysguitar]

@@burntnougat5341 Yeah. Im surprised by the B58. Probably my favorite modern engine. I'm still a sucker for the M54B30 and N52B30. That naturally aspirated inline 6 cylinder sound will never get old

[@mooreracer]

32 year Honda tech here. That is a Honda service replacement battery, it is not the originally installed battery.

[@milan1969]

Long time viewer here, great job to you and your better half....she makes the show!....Never forget Hoovie, great guy...We all enjoy the presentation!

[@daveanderson2294]

I have 428,250 on my 08 Accord. No leaks yet, runs perfect. Really enjoy content, how about opening a shop in Carlsbad, CA.

[@modelmanjohn]

On that accord, doing all that, might as well do the timing chain as well.

[@kevinbarry71]

The chain is fine. It's not a European or American engine

[@kellismith4329]

@@kevinbarry71until it’s not

[@kevinbarry71]

@@kellismith4329 until it's not what? Until the chain is stretched? That's going to happen long after this car is junked for other reasons

[@ricebike]

That timing chain engine has flat tappets? Then they should add that to the job (valve adjustment) and spark plugs if not done at around the 210,000 mile mark

[@hoobash]

I have a 2008 crv with 326000 on it in great shape still going strong daily driver

[@carnut5562]

Honda batteries aren’t what they used to be. I had to replace the battery on my 2020 Civic Si after just 2 years.

[@volvo09]

Mine was trashed in my 09 by 14. I noticed it when I left my lights on and 5 minutes later the battery was dead. Weirdly I found a brand new AAA battery on the side of the road in 17 that looked like it fell out of the battery truck, and it was my size! I put it in and it's been working since! But it's old now and I keep it on a tender... The car is just a fun good weather car now.

[@jfmartins1971]

The 12v battery in my 2013 Highlander hybrid lasted 10. Panasonic OE. I was so impressed I bought another OE for it. I bought the car new btw

[@haywarddaryl]

Love when even the local mechanic knows mental health is important

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Receiving money to deliver a message probably helped...

[@scootersfrog]

to bad they have been caught selling info

[@haywarddaryl]

Preparing myself for comments from the mentally unwell

[@volvo09]

Talking about it is one thing, a paid app is another.

[@haywarddaryl]

Heaven forbid the guy makes money off his work and doesn't sell Coke or Pepsi

[@stopher1971]

I loved my 1985 prelude 1.8L 347k when I sold it in 2004 only had to replace a head gasket and alternator throughout its life with me (besides normal maintenance brakes & OCI’s…..etc) went a year of 212 mi a day 5 days a week not a single issue best car ever

[@peterpanini96]

Even hondas break... 😂😂😂specially when you dont like boyfriend. 😂

[@awesomeness7117]

Dude I work on Hondas on a daily they break all the time

[@Keactions]

@@awesomeness7117 Seems that Acuras are even worse

[@bikeman1x11]

@@awesomeness7117 break far less than a chevy ford chrysler etc at least the older hondas

[@williamgrimes668]

@@bikeman1x11 my 2009 chevy has never been to the shop, runs great and doesn't use/leak oil. And I drive it everyday.

[@gabevillarreal4779]

​@@bikeman1x11PREACH BROTHER!!💯💯

[@jamesjette4343]

Battery out here in southwest last about 3 years, the heat kills them. They work fine till a of a sudden it will not crank the car. I buy 3 year full warranty as most of the time I get a free replacement.

[@brandonmorris2513]

Wizard , that’s a Honda replacement battery . Not the factory one.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Yup

[@theswissmechanic]

Yep. 100-Month Prorate batteries are replacements. Factory ones are labeled differently. But of course, many sales departments let their new inventory cars rot in storage, deeply discharge the battery so many 'NEW' cars are not coming with their factory batteries because most Sales Departments don't perform the basic duties outlined in the Dealer Operations manual......testing the battery health of their inventory. And on the NEWER cars with EFB batteries (Enhanced Flooded), those bad boys are $400-600 a pop, with NO aftermarket equivalent available. They're also on backorder, and my sales department keeps letting them deeply discharge from sitting in storage, awaiting sale.

[@dlzchaos588]

If it did die on their lot then they were supposed to remove the 100 month sticker as that warranty only applies if the customer bought the battery. That’s why that edge is perforated so it can be removed easily for instances like this. It is a replacement battery though

[@theswissmechanic]

@dlzchaos588 we're never told to remove anything, though the 36 month coverage where it costs the owner nothing is generally the exact same as the factory battery and treated as such. I don't think I've ever seen a replacement battery have that removed from it. But when a dealer cuts your diag and you only get the 0.3 for replacing a battery (even if it takes an hour because it requires a GR8/DCA-8000 test to confirm a bad battery), battery jobs are literally just "put it in, reset driving sensors, out the door and on to work that pays the bills"

[@mistersecret88]

Made by panosonic

[@alfyer5]

I just replaced the battery on my 2014 civic. It still worked and had no issues but it was testing weak and I didn’t want to get stranded so I changed it just in case a couple months ago. Lasted 10 years.

[@darrellsaunders4267]

I had A 91 Firebird....the original battery lasted 9 years.

[@s.j.5850]

I would edit out the part about the wheels peeling on that Honda Accord, because those are plastic hub caps that cover the actual wheels. The labor time for those gaskets to be replaced seems a little high. I would have to check online service data to be sure.

[@RoyalDudeness]

Wizard, You should have bought her a BMW😛

[@davidgray5583]

I have an 07 Accord with 281,00 miles and does not leak oil and never has. I have put around 100k on it and me, and previous owner very disciplined with oil changes. It won't necessarily help Honda bond interfaces, but old oil agressive to seals. Most oils have additives includes to ensure seals stay supple and dont shrink or harden. These get consumed over time. Regular Oil and filter changes still smartest option for a vehicle you plan on keeping and relying upon. Spend a little now or a lot later.

[@wespotter6985]

That is not the original battery.I'm sorry.They just replaced it at the dealership with the same OEM one.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Here in Canada it's very common for a battery to last 9-10 years, but I've heard in the south it may last much less, due to heat. His battery is nothing exceptional.

[@ricebike]

​@@alexandrecouture2462 in the summer 🌞, those batteries boil away their fluids and adding distilled water every fall may help keep them alive. Once the cold season rolls in is when they see it dying or hard cranking

[@matthewhaddon599]

My daughter-in-law has a 2014 Peugeot in the UK and it has the original battery so needs a change along with timing belt and anti-freeze...when the weather improves.

[@dane5896]

My 19 Ridgeline has the same hood service position.

[@moonshinefuel]

I have a 16 year old Interstate battery in my car, it still works fine, driven regularly.

[@pauldusa]

Lucus stop leak , $14

[@ricebike]

Or maybe that AT205 synthetic sealer?

[@pd9888]

-the high hood position. even my 91 civic had that. :) AND that oem battery lasted 20yrs, 0 issues.

[@1hondaluver]

I don't think that Accord is a 2009. It looks like the prior generation.

[@20vafterburner]

Yup, 2007 or prior

[@Peter-pv8xx]

I replaced the battery in my 2001 LeSabre in 2016, i got it from batteries plus, i think the reason its lasted so long is because it is under the back seat, it still looks brand new, even in the coldest weather it.starts right up, the car has 333,000 miles on it.

[@kit_lap8931]

My 2014 odyssey’s battery lasted almost 11 years. Finally replaced it last month. I live north of the border so it’s amazing it lasted that long

[@ryankenyon5010]

I've had two Hondas. Never again. Total garbage.

[@TwainKing876]

What Hondas was these, year, engine and issues

[@trundlepufpendants]

Some are duds but this feels like lies. Unless 98 accord auto and 15 civic auto cvt- then I feel sorry lol

[@h2s-i9o]

Changed the alternator on the Christmas road trip at an autozone in the rain with the kids in the car. Bought a tarp to cover the work area then donated it to a guy doing front end suspension work. The battery light came on went off the came on and flickered then stayed on. The alternator bushing started making a squeeling sound. This was the origin alternator on the 2011 ex-l pilot with 265k miles.

[@h2s-i9o]

This trip was from spokane wa to monterey ca

[@robbflynn4325]

Any honest shop would tell the owner to just live with a small oil leak on a 230,000 mile Accord. That's why I like Scotty Kilmer.

[@dorian7661]

This isn't a small one though, right?

[@robbflynn4325]

@dorian7661 is probably the odd drip. Then again, I've seen the CW replace a perfectly working starter motor on a 4.7 Toyota engine because he said its what the customer wanted. The guy is unbelievable. Anything to make a buck.

[@joesmith-es1zy]

Sounds like somebody's cheap and doesn't care about how much damage the oil will do to other parts around the engine.

[@robbflynn4325]

@joesmith-es1zy that's right, get the car wizard to replace the seals, and you'll be left with a $4000 bill on a car that's not worth half that. Yeah, that makes complete sense. BTW, a small leak will have no detrimental effect on a cars engine.

[@VorsprungDurchNik]

The battery in my 2014 SQ5 is the factory original Varta. It has the week and year of production imprinted onto the positive battery terminal (43/2013) and it's still going strong.