Honda Civic Mechanical Review

Here’s an in depth look at the mechanicals of the new 2022 Honda Civic!
The eleventh generation Honda Civic features a 1.5L turbocharged engine and a continuously variable transmission. The front suspension is a McPherson strut design, with a new aluminum & steel subframe, while the rear suspension is a multi-link setup. The exhaust features a turbocharger that’s been revised vs the tenth generation Civic, in addition to variable valve lift (VTEC) added to the exhaust camshaft.
In this video we examine each major mechanical component under the hood and underneath the Honda Civic to see how components are layed out and what it would be like to own and maintain one if you had to service common wear components, such as fluids, filters, alternator, starter, water pump, suspension components etc.
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0:00 Engine
5:23 Transmission
6:24 Front Suspension
8:12 Rear Suspension
9:37 Electronics
9:55 Cooling System
10:53 Exhaust
11:47 Brakes
12:52 Steering
13:07 Fuel Tank
13:13 Conclusion
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[@totalrecone]

Without doubt, this is the most straight forward, no bullshit, fact filled auto channel on the 'tube. Thank you for all the work you put into making these videos Mr Car :)

[@speedkar99]

Thanks, that's my style! Glad you appreciate my work

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

It's like Project Farm. Great content.

[@Michael-uo4jj]

completely agree, I hate the car videos that don't tell me anything on maintenance wise twin turbos are nice when its new not so much when you need to drop the engine xD or shit like that. even if you don't do your own work everyone should care how much labor goes into a car they are going to own

[@tunglam8210]

I love these videos, but, in my experience, majority of ppl are not mechanically minded and have little interest in watching and learning : they're more focused on the aesthetics, status symbol etc. They buy their desired vehicle , mechanical problems arise and its too late.

[@JuneNeko]

This is EXACTLY the kind of review I wanted to see. No hype, just high quality data from an experienced mechanic. Thank you.

[@95TurboSol]

I like this full review style video! It's a nice break from the single focus engine/component videos.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! More to come

[@adriannalundasan7570]

I love this kind of review unlike those ones that only comparing legrooms and counting charging port and cup holders.

[@MrSupernova111]

Yeah, I hate those reviews. They are more like ads than reviews.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed! I'm try showing the parts where no one else does...and no customer looks before buying it

[@whumptapus]

I have the 2.0L Civic from the last gen and other than the AC condenser issue from the early models my car runs like a charm!

[@AstoundLikesWoW]

2L > 1.5T :)

[@speedkar99]

That should outlast the turbo model

[@robertficek7586]

Interesting, what's wrong with the new Civic turbo engines? I know, VW for sure has issue with oil getting cooked, hot engine temps leading to deteriorating upper seals. Is the same expected from all new turbo engines?

[@whumptapus]

@@robertficek7586 Nothing problematic as if yet, it’s just more stress on the engine so it’s given that something expensive is more likely to need repair before it would on the naturally aspirated engine

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

2020 1.5T Civic 5 door Sport hatch owner here. Honestly after 16k miles and HOURS of idling, I think both engines are good! I'm more worried about my poor CVT surviving the abuse of inner city Chicago grid traffic :/

[@john123abc201]

I'm getting more and more convinced that I don't want one of these new small engine turbo cars. The benefits just aren't worth the extra complexity. That engine bay is just so tight

[@speedkar99]

Agreed.

[@Gr3eGo]

With 2.0 L no issues at all.

[@adibannur1985]

I'd say Civic has pretty decent space when compared to Honda Fit

[@Reziac]

Yeah, same thought. I'm about to where... older the better! Keepin' my '91 truck, that's for sure. I used to have a '78 Ford pickup. I'd go to my mechanic, point at whatever was obviously broken or leaking, and say --See that? fix it. And that's all the diagnostic there was. Meanwhile the whole rest of the shop was full of newer cars hooked to the computer, and six hours later (all on the clock) half the time they still didn't know what was wrong with 'em. (My mechanic complained about it too.)

[@infernoking7504]

I agree put that small engine in a suv get like 20mpg vs my 1988 Lincoln town car I get 22mpg stock no modifications

[@MrSupernova111]

Another amazing walkthrough! Please do more of these on newer vehicles! Thanks!!

[@speedkar99]

I sure will try keeping it up

[@misterbean8350]

Favorite day of the week is mechanical review day 👌

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. More to come. If I can get the weather to help

[@jonnyduncan7056]

Your knowledge is amazing. Great streams and enjoying your posts from UK

[@speedkar99]

Thanks from Canada

[@bryankang3286]

thank you getting 2022 civic. this guy's a magician

[@speedkar99]

Welcome!

[@silvermane5695]

I don't know how you came to my algorithm but I'm glad I found you, I love how you explain your videos. I have a question for you, are you a mechanical engineer? thanks and keep up the good work.

[@NGH99999]

Very enjoyable walk-through video. I think I'll keep my '98 Civic. Compared to this model, mine's like a reliable old farm truck that I can fix if/when it breaks. I really like that about the 5 - 6th-gen Civics.

[@mihailpetrovici5044]

Beautiful first cars if you want to learn about cars and working on them yourelf without fawking your vibe

[@speedkar99]

Good cars. I liked when the civic was actually a compact car. This is midsized nown

[@speedzero7478]

I drove my 99 Civic for 300,000 km , sold it, and the person I sold it to is still driving it eight years later. Insanity.

[@4.6lexus83]

Great review. Keep up the good work brother.

[@EzMDr]

Glad you started doing mechanical reviews again.

[@muhammadalgendy6718]

I love these mechanical reviews 🤩

[@speedkar99]

No problem!!

[@mugensamurai]

Best geeky car mechanics channel out there. No bs just gets right into the important stuff.

[@speedkar99]

That's my style! Hey what other geeky mechanics channels are there out there?

[@mugensamurai]

@@speedkar99 I don't want to be a jerk but EngineeringExplained is your biggest competitor. I still love your in depth stuff for the working mechanic though.

[@nazarettos6987]

Your videos are the best most detailed. I bought my new Rav4 after your reviews

[@speedkar99]

Wow glad it helped you

[@HumbleBearcat]

I like this video and would love to see a mechanical review on the new Civic 2.0L please.😀

[@golferpro1241]

My friend had one in the 90’s. Felt like I was riding a skateboard. I like big cars. Guy had them to commute to work. They were very reliable.

[@txmoney]

That was excellent. Thank you for this visual summary of the 10th gen. It’s daunting to look under the hood of modern vehicles, especially this tight spaced Civic engine, to figure out where everything is.

[@speedkar99]

Exactly! It sure is interesting once you figure everything out

[@txmoney]

@@speedkar99 At 117,000 miles, I just had the water pump and drive belt replaced after a weep hole leak was detected. I figured since the Honda mechanics were already there, I asked to have the PCV valve replaced. Total cost: $1,045 (including coolant flush). Considering what is involved to replace a water pump, I think the price was reasonable. I'm just glad I didn't have to do it! LOL

[@Enigmaafk]

Nice break down video . Base on your review it looks solid. 👍

[@brandonm3750]

Wow thanks dude taught me a lot about my car

[@spanmarx]

very beautiful illustration

[@dwightmolas]

Good to hear that they used timing chain instead of timing belt. Thank you for your very detailed overview of the mechanical aspect of the new civic.

[@robertficek7586]

Honda timing chains look to be very reliable and maintenance free, meanwhile VW should switch back to timing belts, they were more reliable and cheaper to maintain

[@nintendad1166]

That was the only positive takeaway from this.

[@ryancroon5131]

I love my K20C2. Old school vtec and naturally aspirated. Beauty.

[@tuoitreomaha9096]

This is a type of car review that people should watch before buying a car

[@speedkar99]

Yes I'll try to keep up with more

[@ivayloivanov8916]

Great content!

[@kromadun6772]

Great video man !!!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@rambl30n]

These mechanical reviews are a great stop on the way to the dealer, best use of twenty minutes of your time before you part with your hard-earned money. After seeing this, the Honda 1.5T is off my list, this car is going to be a money-maker for service departments all over.

[@jonathangrubmeyer9104]

Thanks for the tour.

[@speedkar99]

Welcome

[@Longboarder3221]

Picking up my 23 civic sport with the 2.0 L engine. Gonna be sticking with the reliable engine. Awesome video! Would like to see one about the 2.0 L engine!

[@ak101farhan]

Nicely done.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@chrisg5352]

Great video! Very informative and well thought out. Quick question: Would you agree that how a person drives a car and how well they maintain it matters the most? Obviously with time comes wear and tear. But if you handle your car with care and keep up with preventative maintenance, it’ll at least reduce complexities when it comes to repairs and cost?

[@Neema1135514]

Very good video. It would be nice to hear your thoughts about the mechanicals in the conclusion.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the tip Tbh this review was rushed since it was snow and dark outside

[@operationtwistedpretzel]

Nice video!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@Henry_Jones]

Nice that hondas cvts have been reliable unlike nissans. Goes to show cvts are not problematic, just nissans are junk.

[@speedkar99]

Yes at least it can be made right... although still not the best thing to do

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@Dallas867 True Nissan have outstanding engines and the CVTs are better than the 2000-2010 decades CVTs.

[@Dark5tar111]

Can you please do more of these? Is been 4 months since the last mechanical review

[@htxmatt1206]

You don't have to completely remove the turbo to access the water pump bolts. That black inlet duct that feeds into the compressor side bolts off and gives you enough space. It's a good engine with good power, some things could've been designed better though.

[@rkgsd]

Would love to see an Accord 2.0T mechanical review. Easier said than done I know.

[@newamsterdanm]

Nice man, Waiting to see the review of the New Maverick 2022 🙇🏻‍♂️😎🏁🤞🏼

[@speedkar99]

Sure. If I can find one. They're already limiting production

[@michaelmagcalas9066]

Very good video, how about the 2021 Nissan rouge review thanks

[@lignofreak]

I own a civic. This video helped a lot. Thanks.

[@speedkar99]

Welcome! Which generation and how has it held up?

[@lignofreak]

@@speedkar99 2018. So far there was just one issue, the fuel pump was faulty, so Honda called for replacement.

[@steveneumeyer681]

@@lignofreak i have a 2019 hatch. also got the fuel pump recall. i had a battery replaced yesterday but no charge since i have 6 months left of warranty. i don't drive it in the winter, so i think the battery may have failed due to being charged on a 2 amp trickle a couple of weeks ago, after letting it sit for about 6 weeks. last winter the battery run down after being stored for 5 months (i did not disconnect the battery). i charged it back up and drove it all summer.

[@kristianhermann5971]

Awesome review (as always) - a plastic engine mount bracket...wow, OEs are loving plastic these days

[@olafzijnbuis]

At 01:08 ... The air is not so much heated by the exhaust gasses, but by compressing it. The same thing happens when you inflate a bicycle tire.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the correction

[@snakeballs8965]

@@speedkar99 the heat from the exhaust is not negligible though. The turbine is heated up considerably by the exhaust gases. And that transfers to the intake charge.

[@antimon40]

How much pressure we're talking about here?

[@snakeballs8965]

@@antimon40 every 14.5 PSI of boost is roughly 1 atmosphere of air pressure. So 14.5 psi of boost is 2x background pressure.

[@alexkram]

Came here to say this. At 14.7 psi (1 atm) boost, intake air at 27°C would increase in temperature to 92°C without any heat transfer to the air, just from the compression. The hot turbo would increase that further but I think it's safe to say that most of the heating comes from the compression. This is why even supercharged engines without hot exhaust gasses near the compressor benefit from an intercooler.

[@AK-Star007]

i had old civic eg, swaped engine with d17, always enjoyed it.

[@speedkar99]

Good car, why not k-swap

[@AK-Star007]

@@speedkar99 it was my daily drive .

[@rickscott5290]

You should review a Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid! It's made in Japan, so I would expect it to be reliable. Also the suspension is almost entirely made of aluminum.

[@test40323]

Nice breakdown, any updates on the 1.5L turbo oil dilution issue?

[@speedkar99]

I think that was solved in 2018?

[@terryl9996]

@@speedkar99 just a recall issuing an ecu remapping

[@KingdomAuto]

All of those rubber hoses and clamps for the air "piping" seem like a recipe for disaster. I could definitely be wrong there but I'd be surprised if those clamps and tubes don't experience issues as the vehicle gets older. Good review! Curious to see how these things stand the test of time

[@TassieLorenzo]

They are **much better** than the plastic hoses, plastic lines and plastic snap fittings which other manufacturers use IMO. A rubber hose with a proper metal clamp is much more durable, at least you won't accidentally snap the plastic PCV line (ask me how I know, cough Nissan-Renault group)! :)

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Agreed. Honda is starting to follow the German brands. That is why I switched to Toyota.

[@SKC56]

@@MatrixDiscovery oh i guess you haven't seen newer toyotas then. Take a look on their new dynamic force engines.

[@grabbat]

Half the engine is plastic. this wont last long. no, thank you.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

@@SKC56 I have the 2020 Camry 4 cylinder. Engine bay looks super easy to work on.

[@toastr7551]

We have a 2016 civic with the 1.5T. I can't believe how easy the maintenance is on it

[@Betoushka76]

Have you had any issues with the turbo engine? I recently just bought the 2022 EX. I don’t drive many miles; about 4000 a year. My last Civic EX was 20 years old and had 125,000 miles on it.

[@nevek3647]

Will you ever do a video on how a toothbrush works? Love your videos.

[@rehanhasan1560]

Always wondered what's that canester/bottle by the firewall with 2 3 pipes connected to it. Maybe it a part of the qevap but don't know what it actually does. A very nice video though without doubt 👍🏻

[@michaelbezoski3096]

When you say, "lots of labor" all I see is wheelbarrows full of money. Local Ram dealership quoted me $1400 to replace (4) O2 sensors on a 2005 Ram 1500, 5.7 liter. Paid just over $200 for all four (NTK) sensors & took about 3 hours to change all four. Crank sensor @ dealer $600. I spent $100 for a OEM sensor & ten minutes to change. I can't imagine working on this Civic 18 years from now especially if it lives in the "rust belt". Great review as always. Thank you!

[@royxlt]

Informative video. Was considering 2022 SI but I'll keep my 13 year old 08 Mazda3 for a while longer. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.🥺

[@speedkar99]

Good choice. How's the rust?

[@alphabromega859]

speedkar, i just bought the 22 si knowing all this in advance. a lot of the electronic shit (like the e brake wtf?) bugs me but overall i love this car. it truly may be one of the last sporty manuals we ever get again.

[@speedkar99]

It is the last of a dying breed given that in just 10 years they're banning combustion engine

[@Henry_Jones]

I test drove an accord with the 1.5T and cvt a couple years back. If you wernt in sport mode it was always laggy because the cvt kept the rpms low so there was always turbo lag. That and the low slung back 80s camaroesque seating position lead me to get 3 year old Accord v6 instead.

[@speedkar99]

Good idea. Get them while you can. Camry V6 is out next...

[@CascadeSprings]

Nice review!! maybe a non turbo review Civic next??

[@speedkar99]

Too simple

[@CascadeSprings]

@@speedkar99 simple = reliable and easy maintenance

[@nintendad1166]

Came here as a potential (enthusiastic) buyer for this 11th gen civic. The complexity of the overall build and potential for failure (or very expensive labour in the shop) has me now looking at another car.

[@Perceivedshift]

I mean, im sure its gonna be reliable...but man, I hope it is because what a pain to work on. Really sad considering its a tiny 1.5L....Honda really should ditch the idea of front exit exhaust, everyone else goes rear exit! That way you don't have to remove the downpipe and work under the car for everything. I feel for Honda techs.

[@bikingmoments]

Nice review! I like that little sound insulator for the hp-gas pump, showing Honda is paying attention to more and more details. Front suspension material is interesting. 10th Accord gets steel subframe but aluminum control arms. Which combo would you prefer?

[@speedkar99]

All aluminum would be the best, less chances of rust. The HP fuel pump still makes a ton of racket. I didn't get a clip of this car running.

[@Bluelightbandit]

A long time ago, I was working patrol when I met a Honda Civic running 90 mph in a 55 zone. I turned around on it and a chase began. He lost control and hit a telephone pole. The engine landed about 50 yards away from the point of impact. Both passengers only had minor injuries, which was a miracle. I think about this every time I see a Civic. Just thought I'd share the story. Thanks for the video 👍

[@MPBG]

I bet the engine was still running 50 yards away)

[@speedkar99]

Wow

[@autohoney1775]

Maybe space was too tight so engine went out for some fresh air!

[@golferpro1241]

They do make good cars!

[@seshachary5580]

awesome education indeed. Regards

[@speedkar99]

Thank you

[@mrhounddog8271]

I have a couple of questions for you sir. Did you go to school for your automotive knowledge? If so, where did you go? My son is very interested in this field, and I would like to get him off to a good start.

[@michaelthomas9243]

Thank you for this. Excellent job. Considering reliability and ease of DIY workability would you recommend one get the 1.5 L turbo or the 2.0 liter naturally aspirated Civic?

[@nintendad1166]

2.0 6MT

[@alexirwin8485]

Please do side by side between 10th gen and 11th gen

[@Argedis]

Hope you get the new Ford Maverick to do a mechanical review on one day. I'd like to see exactly where they cheaped out

[@speedkar99]

I'd look forward for that too! Given the recent ford's I've reviewed I have low expectations

[@chrismasters4951]

What do you think about the 0w-16 weight oil with turbo direct injection engines ?

[@mrsargemeister]

A lot sure has changed since the golden age of honda..think mid 90s. Back then you had a lot more aluminum used on the engine. More space and simple to work on and easy to access everything. Bulletproof reliability. Amazing manual gearboxes that were a joy to shift. Under the hood of this car is a far cry from what they used to be. Used to be a honda guy now I'm a toyota/lexus guy.

[@mikebennett703]

Definitely...The 90's were the pinnacle of Honda, Toyota, Mazda etc....I feel sorry for the mechanics that have to work on these new cars

[@speedkar99]

Couldn't agree more. The problem is people now who can afford to buy new cars don't keep them for 20+ years, and emissions and economy are at much higher standards, hence why cuts have to be made to accomodate.

[@mrsargemeister]

@@speedkar99 yup exactly. I keep my cars minimum of 15 yrs. Maybe not the best fuel mileage as current models but keeping a car that long is better for the planet then having them hit the scrapyard and buying new every few years. Nowadays toyota/lexus is the only brand I would trust to take me 15+yrs.

[@midwestfarm757]

I prefer the K24 for everyday driving and reliability over the F22, F23, and B16 in my 90's Hondas though. The timing chain alone makes it a better buy vs those timing belts. Plus in a crash, my 2012 and 2014 Honda's are much safer.

[@shahrukhbakar3248]

Can you guys do a teardown video of the K20C2 engine?

[@riasat001]

Please do a review on Honda Odyssey

[@buleirww7471]

GEN10 owner enjoyed the video. People should see this before they make decision.

[@fritsified5952]

This one looks scary maintenance wise. I've always had Civic's (from build year 1984 up to 2007), with various D, B and R series engines. They never let me down, and would love one with a K series engines but went for a Toyota Hybrid instead because of efficiency reasons. But this Civic looks so different than the older generations, I guess its a nice car to have under warranty or as a lease car.

[@ektouge8700]

well you make a nice point. But its not like german cars that for wvery little thing you need the special scanner to tell the ecu that you changed something out 😂. But ja its looks pretty complicated.

[@ektouge8700]

well did i say it was complicated. I said it looks complicated learn how to read mister that way you won’t have too many misunderstandings.

[@ektouge8700]

But good try; trying to sound all smart and all.

[@randyb9544]

I agree. It seems much more complicated to reach down for certain things than older models. I have a 2010 civic, and a 2015 civic si. Both have much more 'clean' engine bays where it's much easier to see and swap components than the 10th and 11th generation cars. I always thought that all of the hoses made it look like a nightmare. For a well versed mechanic, this is probably nothing anyway, but I speak for all the DIY bois.

[@ektouge8700]

Us honda boys shouldn’t fight amongst each other.Lets save it for the mustang and camaro guys.

[@pvtnum11]

It'll be curious to see how well (or badly) these cars age.

[@thecompetentman5384]

Question on the 2.0L engine verse the 1.5L turbo charged engine. I have a general, overall distrust of turbo charged engines since going back years they seemed to have a number of problems in various car models, but Honda seems to be 'ok' with the turbo charged engines. Does the 2.0L without a turbocharge last longer than the 1.5L turbocharged or is the Honda turbocharged line just as good as a non turbo engine now a days?

[@Deadlybroom]

Honestly, the 2.0 is going to last longer. Turbos ram more air into your engine, which in turn puts more strain on all engine components. That’s not to say that the 1.5 won’t be a reliable engine. I think they will do just fine. From what I’ve seen so far, you can put tons of miles on these puppies just as so many Honda owners have done in the past. Honda knows turbos!

[@Deadlybroom]

Interesting. So does that mean that the civic is not brake by wire? With the vacuum pump booster?

[@kuroryu9778]

Could you please do the new honda accord as well?

[@cloudies3671]

Can you do one for the current generation accord?

[@superpoon16]

thank you sir surprise how many part make with plastic these day.

[@johnnyappleseed9568]

Please do a mechanical review on a Hyundai Veloster N

[@YouTubeHandlesAreDumb]

About time, going to make some tea curl up in nice fuzzy blanket and watch it, then will probably fall asleep right in the middle of it.

[@speedkar99]

Sorry if my video makes you sleepy

[@YouTubeHandlesAreDumb]

@@speedkar99 it's the times during which I get to watch

[@FunkyDrumm3r]

loving the toothbrush

[@SKC56]

This engine is very reliable, but damn this engine is HARD to work on. It doesn't look too intimidating at first... until I realize everything has no space to work on.

[@speedkar99]

Not sure about reliable...time will tell

[@DWillz250]

@@speedkar99 lol same thing I was thinking. The car just came out.

[@SKC56]

@@speedkar99 i meant the old 1.5T from 2017

[@AJ-we9kd]

Plenty of 250k mile 1.5T 10th gens out there. Working on plugs and routine work has been easy. I’m at 100k miles. Only annoying thing is choice of refrigerant, space under the hood, working around all the extra electronic sensors.

[@SKC56]

@@AJ-we9kd have replaced the turbo or radiator yet? those things are A PAIN. For me at least... And i agree that maintenance items are super easy.

[@stanislavchee1535]

Hi all, maybe you know? Is the gearbox new honda civic different from previous generations of honda civic/accord 2020?

[@transmitterguy478]

I remember when the Civic was well made, cheap, and ran forever. I don't think his one will. Although the prices aren't too bad: Price: The 2022 Honda Civic LX sedan starts at $21,900. The Civic Sport sedan, at $23,300, is only $1,400 more than the LX. The other two new Honda Civic sedans, the ones powered by the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, are the EX and the Touring. They are priced at $24,900 and $28,500, respectively.

[@HumbleBearcat]

Don't forget the huge dealer markups.

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

I wonder why the exhaust side is front facing. I haven't owned a Honda in awhile, but the K series had the exhaust on the back and that always seemed like a better idea than hot pipes running under the engine cooking seals like a boar leg on a spit... when they went B to K, that was a big improvement it seems they reverted.

[@W0LV1E45]

I think its only the turbo engines that has the exhaust side facing the front. At least its easier to replace if the turbo went bad but since its a GDI it makes it harder to remove intake manifold to clean the valves manually or with walnut blaster.

[@davidrussell3852]

As a direct injection turbo civic would you expect this engine to have oil dilution issues?

[@speedkar99]

I thought they fixed that issue

[@Doraemon-wq2vs]

Got 2pcv system, another is manifold to before throttle body

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@hussainsanady887]

Can you make a review on 2017 Ford Focus 1.5 ecoboost

[@speedkar99]

Too old

[@michaelhodge9902]

You the reversible alternator is common on every new vehicle which acts as a motor to start the engine and a generator to recharge the battery.

[@speedkar99]

This doesn't use the alternator to start stop

[@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268]

What is your opinion of reliability and maintenance costs after the warrenty period? Why do you think this turbo concept was adapted by Honda?

[@jsun3117]

You gotta be out of your mind to plunk down so much hard earned for all that critical componentry made from plastic is what I think. Valve covers, if the plastic ones don't warp or crack, are still heat sinks that dissipate. Now the radiator and cooling system have to be engineered precisely or it's game over.

[@speedkar99]

Some will last but overall reliability probably not as good as the old K-series

[@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268]

@@speedkar99 Thanks for your observation. Very similar to what Scotty K. talks about with this version of the motor.

[@regperatrovich9406]

I firmly believe that this video was meant to sway us DIY mechanic viewers to NOT think about possibly considering to maybe looking at upgrading to newer (and very complex) autos.

[@speedkar99]

Hah 🙂

[@FBarrao]

I have a manual gear 1.5 civic. Very happy so far, ( just 40.000 km on it). The power is amazing, and the fuel consumption very very low. I don´t know carbon build problems on this engine so far, yesterday I read that this engine doesn´t have EGR valve, maybe this is one of the reasons.. Can you confirm to me the absence of EGR on this engine?

[@speedkar99]

Didn't see one here

[@Techie1224]

dont talk about carbon buildup in DI cars with no port injection it will happen, but the companies that sell them send em to have govermental inspection and appeove as low gas /low emmision but soon you will end up use extra 50% to 100% gas because of Carbon buildup 😆😆

[@FBarrao]

@@Techie1224 This engine is on the market since 2016, some of them with high milleage on it, and I´m not able to find carbon build up problems so far on internet, ( I´m I have been locking for them). With some other GDI engines you find problems with 30.000 km, but not with this .

[@fabrivila2774]

When comparing that engine with my 2010 accord, I realize how they complicated everything, this civic engine is full of cables, hoses, etc. It's a shame that modern cars are made to last nothing, full of complications, and needless.

[@speedkar99]

All in the name of economy and emissions

[@brentaudi9354]

What cars do Honda make that actually have a transmission that is not a CVT? Great review! I am sure this will be a car that Mechanics will hate to work on.

[@speedkar99]

Honda Civic has a manual And all the larger vehicles have conventional 9 speed autos odyssey pilot Ridgeline passport

[@brentaudi9354]

@@speedkar99 Great info! I thought they were following Nissans path transmission wise for awhile.

[@RaduB.]

I was looking forward to seeing one of these new Civics! Thank you! But I'm surprised of how crusty/dirty it is... It's supposed to be a new car! It's like you traveled pretty well into the future in order to film it! 🙂 And that engine compartment it's incredibly cluttered... Jeez!

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome. It's road salt. It's snowing outside

[@madog1]

I was going to ask the same thing. I thought wow, someone wrecked a brand new car. 🤭😏😁

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

I appreciate your review, hopefully you honda dont discontinued the legendary ultra reliable 2.0L engine in base model

[@Henry_Jones]

No turbo no problem

[@speedkar99]

They'll discontinue it soon as everything is being electrified within a decade

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

@@speedkar99 for clean environment BS !! 🤦🏻🤦🏻 can’t believe how dumb politicians are

[@1Springloaded]

Thanks for the great info. Knowledge is power. It's all but impossible to make educated decisions. For some of us anyway, without help like we find here. You wore the hell out of that tooth brush.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you appreciate my work thanks

[@blackriderph4340]

Can the 2022 civic’s cvt be manual swapped?

[@jamesjones9207]

Bout time!

[@speedkar99]

Finally a Honda

[@andrewlaporte9598]

Very informative video however it's going to be a lot of fun trying to get that toothbrush

[@pcofranc]

Question: Is this the Honda or the Hyundai Turbo 4 cylinder? Cramming a turbo and all the pipes horrible to maintain as car ages. Also, good design using the ECU as a bumper in a front end crash and massive Y exhaust pipe under the car to protect the sub-frame. In 10 years who is going to be working on these legacy gas-powered cars?

[@michaelatchison2325]

Interesting that Honda still has the frontside exhaust setup. Most cars have gone to rear exhaust setups.

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

It was rear on the K