Unfolding Hondas oil dilution issue

[@kobius1990]

This is why i bought the 2018 CRV LX (2.4 NA), no issues so far; while others with 1.5T on Civics, CRVs and Accodrs where i live (Dominican Republic) have a lot issues with engine injectors, head gaskets and transmission.

[@BCautosolutions]

Thanks for sharing and you made the right choice.

[@cartere9981]

I was looking at these also, I like that generation body style crv but don’t like the 1.5t I only recently learned that the LX trim still had the 2.4

[@MoNoK15]

Same here… I bought the 2018 LX brand new right off the truck straight from the factory. Love it 😊

[@BCautosolutions]

@@cartere9981 yes only for 1-2 years from what I recall then all trims got the 1.5t

[@BCautosolutions]

@@MoNoK15 🙌

[@randallzook5570]

Thanks for this video. My son comes over every few months to change his oil on his 2018 Honda Accord. I noticed the other day that the oil smelled like gasoline and after draining was almost a quart over filled. I thought maybe we just over filled on the last oil change even though we are always careful to fill to the full mark. After watching your video I'm sure we didn't, and this must be my son's problem with his car. We change the oil every 5k but maybe will change to 3k? This car has been junk from day one. It is driven mostly highway miles and has always been well maintained. At 60k the head gasket went and took numerous trips to the dealer to diagnose. Shortly after the engine main seal started leaking and had to be replaced twice to get it resolved. Honda blew it with this POS 1.5 liter turbo pile of garbage. Oh yeah tie rod end on the last inspection as well but at least now with 82k still has the original breaks so kudos to Honda for that. Bottom line is, we will never buy another Honda 1.5 engine with a turbo. All manufactures are doing it because of the tree hugging EPA standards so good luck finding a reliable car going forward. I will continue to buy the naturally aspirated v6 Toyota 4Runners until the day that I die.

[@BCautosolutions]

Basically sums up how many people are feeling unfortunately. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@JoseMartinez-2018]

This car should fall under the lemon law.

[@thosetwodudes]

Go hug a tree

[@Mabeylater293]

Have him try out a Tesla. It’s like night and day in how it drives.

[@sanforza77]

Thanks for the video and explanation! I had heard of the oil dilution issue when I was researching purchasing my 2018 Accord 1.5T. I had also heard of the software updates that I assumed resolved or improved the issue. However, when I was active on the Accord forums there were always people bringing up oil dilution, like it was happening everywhere with every car. I've been trying to get my oil changed every 3,500-4,000 miles, have been mindful of the dangers of "short trips", and I did change my PCV valve. I'm 55,000 miles now and the car is driving great.

[@s.p.ltd.3886]

Currently we own fourHondas all naturally aspirated. Two of them over 200,000 miles. None of them burn or use any oil. I will not buy any turbo or supercharged engine from any manufacturer. The only permanent fix for oil dilution which is a mechanical problem is a NA engine.

[@BCautosolutions]

Keep them until you can’t 💯

[@KytosYT]

The problem has nothing to do for it being turbo, it's due people doing poor maintenances and being direct injection (DI always leak gas to oil), mixed with cold weather and short trips, and the fact that is one of the most engine sold also makes for the issue.

[@truth4reel]

Nonsense

[@juanc4065]

Hey just checking in, so far I'm at 1.9k miles now... 2024 accord 1.5t I'm going to smell my dipstick for gasoline. Since the day I picked up the car I have been fueling with 93 As always thank you for your videos good sir!

[@BCautosolutions]

Thank you and keep us posted!

[@juanc4065]

@@BCautosolutions i just parked after driving for 45 minutes, waited for 5 minutes and checked. I smell gasoline on the dipstick

[@BCautosolutions]

@@juanc4065 strong or minimal?

[@juanc4065]

@@BCautosolutions minimal but its definitely there

[@BCautosolutions]

@@juanc4065 let me know how it goes.

[@donaldwilson2620]

I own a 2020 CR-V EX with the 1.5T, and I change my oil every 5K miles regardless of what the maintenance minder says. It's not just for preventing oil dilution, it also helps keep the turbo clean, and it helps keep the oil from deteriorating with age because my everyday commute isn't that long.

[@BCautosolutions]

💯, unfortunately too many people listen to the maintenance minder.

[@diydelta2752]

Thanks for this informative video. I have a 2023 Accord Hybrid Sport L with 10k miles on it. Truly enjoyed every single mile driven. Would really love to keep this car forever, but unfortunately a trade-in might be in the near future. Here's why: My online Repair Service schedule notes to the dealership: About two weeks ago I could smell gasoline fume when I parked the car in the garage after 1 hour of driving. There wasn't any visible gasoline leaks. The gasoline smell went away when after parking over night. The next day, the car didn't smell like gasoline when parked in the garage, but it smelled like very mild hot gas/oil mixture... The next day that I started to notice the cabin smelled like mild hot gas/oil mixture fumes when the blower fan was on, during idle or slow speeds... I inspected the car engine again with a flash light, but there was no visible gasoline leaks. The oil dipstick had strong diluted gasoline smell at 60 oil life left. I took the car in for an oil change last Thursday and mentioned the gas smell issue to the advisor, but the advisor couldn't smell the mild gasoline fume. The smell was more obvious in a closed small garage... Now only about a week after the oil was changed, the oil dipstick is already starting to smell like diluted gasoline fume again. Need someone to diagnose the fuel pressure regulator, injectors, fuel lines, and the fuel line quick-connects before a catastrophic engine failure occurs. Took the car in to the dealership, here were the results as I anticipated: - We had multiple technicians looking for visible signs of gas leaks, but there wasn't any.... Of course there wasn't any signs of gas leaks. They probably didn't read my notes. - Technicians didn't smell any gasoline dilution in the oil... Of course not, the oil had only about 100 miles driven, but it smelled like 1000 miles to me. My nose wasn't exposed to oil/gas all day like the technicians, I could smell the gas/oil dilution. - Some burn smells are normal and could get into the cabin... WTF? Didn't you read my F'n notes? End of the conversation... Of course I didn't say that to the Honda advisory or the technicians. I thanked them for their service instead... The last comment I made was, I'm not a mechanic by trade, but have a little over 30 years of car maintenance experience, so I know a thing or two about car components....

[@BCautosolutions]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Sorry for what you’re dealing with.

[@oldbiker9739]

your Honda has a pressure relief pump on the gas tank if you over fill it and the pressure sensor on the gas tank goes to high ,the pump will bleed it off in your garage until the pressure is lowered in your tank , its common my does it mostly in the summer or heated garage , just don't click the gas nozzle .

[@charlesbuckes5625]

Oil Dilution is a peoblem on a lot of direct injection engines not just honda. . I would be more concerned over the headgasket issue on the 1.5 t

[@BCautosolutions]

agreed on both counts

[@harryinoklahoma1866]

Haven't had any noticeable issues with Oil dilution on my 2018 Sport 1.5. Live in Northern Oklahoma. Had car for a little over 5 years now and 55K miles. Change oil every 5K. I changed my PVC valve at 30K miles. It's a 6 speed manual and I drive it like an old man that I am.

[@BCautosolutions]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jonnypiper5378]

I love your videos man I my self drive a modified 1.5t 6MT 2018 accord I bought it all stock with 48k miles and now have 62k miles on it and I drive it pretty spirited every day I have never had one of these problems … I just want to say thank you for your videos I have learned a lot from them and I just got promoted to main shop from express yesterday at my Honda dealership 🙌

[@BCautosolutions]

Thanks for the kind words. Congrats and best of luck on the new position! Don’t be afraid to ask for help from older techs after exhausting your resources

[@karenb3857]

Omgosh!! My 2013 Honda Accord is having that problem and I’ve had the oil changed at least 3 times and never once did a mechanic say anything!!! I can smell the gasoline from the dip stick😩

[@BCautosolutions]

@@karenb3857 extended oil changes will do that.

[@karenb3857]

@@BCautosolutions I guess I should have said 3 changes within 12 months and I still can smell gasoline from the dipstick

[@BCautosolutions]

@@karenb3857 seems like you have an issue then.

[@Offensively-normal]

👍🏻 Thank you for keeping a watchful eye out. I feel better knowing you do what you do. 22 sport touring. Change oil every 5k no issues.

[@BCautosolutions]

Thanks for sharing

[@m109r]

My 2019 crv has excessive oil dilution during the winter. No problem at all in the summer. I have had the heater control module changed. This has done very little to improve the situation. I drive in sport mode put the heater on low during winter months. There have been engine failures in my area. People that do only short runs in cold winter condtions have had ice in the crankcase. Engines never getting to operating temp. I'm a retired mechanic and have seen ice in a crankcase before. Vehicles go in for a no crank situation and it is because of ice in the crank. I have asked if you could make a video on how honda has changed the 1.5. I see they have a different turbo now.

[@BCautosolutions]

From what I can tell not much that was significant has changed. Not from the engine specifics that would convince me otherwise.

[@m109r]

@@BCautosolutions I thought maybe there was a change in cooling system. The 2024 does provide heat much faster than my 2019.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@m109r could very well be cooling system, software changes, etc. hardware changes with the engine itself I would have to rule out. You know I think I’ll have to do a side by side comparison of 5th gen and 6th warm up times and temps. Think people could find that useful actually and potentially confirm your findings here 👍🏻

[@m109r]

All I did was idle both vehicles with heater on high on a minus 16 farenheit day. I used my my heat temp gun to monitor both . Disappointed the 2024 has no temp guage.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@m109r I hate the no temp gauge movement. Something so critical to eliminate imo.

[@nickv4073]

Honda used to be great. I still have my 2009 CRV. Great car. However, I will not be buying another Honda. I switched to Toyota.

[@BCautosolutions]

What Toyota did you get?

[@nickv4073]

@@BCautosolutions Camry

[@BCautosolutions]

@@nickv4073 congrats, best of luck. 🙌

[@pilot2020]

I had a 08 crv .incredible car but wanted to upgrade to newer crv till they changed the engine .I was looking at 2021 Toyota highlander but 3rd row was a joke and infotainment system was definitely outdated and had cvt transmission didn't want those.so I went with 2020 pilot no dilution problems no turbo,no cvt.im 6'4 and fit in the 3rd row of my pilot.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@pilot2020 🙌

[@arleenkenny9557]

I own a 2018 CR-V with the 1.5 turbo, I live in Wisconsin and unfortunately it sees more short trips around town than trips on the highway. Before the reprogramming and driving it in winter the cabin would reek with the gas and oil smell and in 5000 miles I would see about a .25” rise in the oil level. The reprogramming helped with the smell inside of the cabin. I now change the oil at 3,000 miles when the weather get cold and 5,000 miles during the summer months. By doing this I see no rise in the oil level throughout the year. One thing I still get is after I drive it on the highway and park it in the garage I still get that oil and gas smell out side the car. I thought the emission system was a “closed system” . If that’s the case where is the smell coming from?

[@BCautosolutions]

Appreciate your input. That gas smell can just be unburnt fuel or a rich mixture that some people may be more sensitive too

[@arleenkenny9557]

@@BCautosolutions The smell I get after driving is the exact smell I get when I change the oil. I got the next recall notice, looks like over a million Hondas will be getting new fuel pumps, Look like more job security!

[@BCautosolutions]

@@arleenkenny9557 we sure will be busy that’s for sure.

[@mflewis1]

Does premium gas help with oil dilution?

[@christopherthomas7957]

Do you use 87octane fuel or higher? I have a 2021 Honda crv ex and the dip stick smells like gas

[@mflewis1]

@@christopherthomas7957 I've had my 2023 for a year now. I used 87 octane for about the first 1000 miles and noticed a fuel smell on the dipstick. I switched to 93 octane for the next 13000 miles and the smell disappeared. Since this site recommends 91 or higher octane I plan to stick with it. In Michigan I can only get 93 which is $1 a gallon more which I'm not happy about. I'll probably only keep the car a couple more years and opt for a hybrid.

[@BCautosolutions]

Wouldn’t necessarily say that although would help with other issues with come along with a gdi turbo engine.

[@fox259]

Own a 2018 crv with 147,xxx KM. Using 89 or 91 fuel when able. Change my oil when I get to 30% oil life. So far no issues only injectors done at 115,0000km. Let my engine run 2-4 min before I drive depending on outdoor temp. Fingers crossed I get 2 or 3 more years out of this engine.

[@BCautosolutions]

Nice, best of luck. Thanks for sharing.

[@npolite22]

I do like the bells and whistles but most likely I'm going with a Civic LX/sport or Corolla. It will be a step down from my KA engine in my 07 TSX but no turbo!

[@BCautosolutions]

Less is more sometimes

[@DZE457]

Fill the gas tank with oil problem solved you can’t dilute what the car doesn’t have.

[@BCautosolutions]

🤣

[@BCautosolutions]

@@jeffs9509 Chevrolegs put in work especially in city type living/working situations.

[@SamslamminCars]

Honda has come up with an upgraded oil to combat this problem. If the damage is already done, then nothing but a rebuild will solve it completely.

[@carlkarg]

No upgrades for oil

[@SamslamminCars]

@@carlkarg gf-6a by Valvoline & Mobile 1 EB are the upgraded oils, cannot remember what Honda has. Honda does not even make their own oil anyways.

[@noroar3258]

I have a 2020 crv lx awd with only 57000 kilometers. I drove myself nuts investigating the oil dilution issue before leasing it in 2020 to the degree I was able to have dealer write up a clause in the sale that would permit me to escape the lease without penalty if it ever went into limp mode as a result of bad injectors or lord knows what else . My crv runs great though , but the oil does creep past the full mark and certainly smells like gas all the time . I'm in northern ontario so the weather is cold , my trips are a mixture of my 15 minute commute mostly highway 70/90 kmph . By the time I get halfway through that commute the temp gauge is at the sweet spot so it does get to hopefully burn off some fuel in the pan . When its -20 celcius or worse I'll use block heater overnight faithfully . My lease is up in 1 year so I can just walk away and let next person deal with any potential future issues however my lease buyout price + hst is a sweet deal . Some used 2020 / 2021 crv lx awd are selling for crazy prices while checking auto-trader honda dealer listings for used crv's . I think my buyout price + the cost of extending the honda warranty to 7 or 8 years still keeps me in good shape as any issues that pop up would be covered (head gasket , injectors etc) . Since day 1 I've used 87 octane and followed the honda maint minder for service (wait until 15%) . Now that I'm considering buying out the lease next year I've been deep diving oil dilution again on channels like yours . My first step is simply changing to 91 octanne and perhaps getting oil changed sooner . I'm still at 80% since I had an oil change in march but will consider changing it at 8000 kilometers instead of the aprox 9,500 kilometers I usually get from a full 100% to 15 % timeframe . I'm guessing that will be at around the 30% mait minder timeframe . I've seen a youtuber with a 2017 that switched from 87 octane to 91 octane that went from 7.5% gas in the oil via a blackstone analysis down to less than 1.5 % by switching to 91 octane . Sorry for the ramble but thanks for doing these videos to help us 1.5 turbo owners know what to watch for .If I buy out the lease I'll cover my ass with extended warranty

[@BCautosolutions]

Hey, appreciate your well thought out input in this scenario.

[@roberthannold6099]

Have you thought about doing a video about the new Honda pilots and their leaking sunroofs? Lots of people have had issues with the new model.

[@pilot2020]

What yrs ? The 23 24 models or older models

[@BCautosolutions]

I personally haven’t seen the issue so would be hard for me to have a valid opinion.

[@mark1nyc]

What do you think about using Sport Mode more frequently to keep rev's high during cold season to combat oil dilution?

[@BCautosolutions]

Should in theory get the engine up to running temps quicker. I’m for it 👍🏻

[@yousifghaz]

I have honda accord 2018 with the 1.5 t. It does have oil dilution. I live in michigan. In the winter, sometimes oil reach the top of orange part of the dipstick. If this happens, I change the oil right away regardless of the mileage driven in that oil. Usually I change it every 2500 Miles give and take depending on the oil level and the condition (Smell of gas ) usually little bit above the max limit. Oil filter, I change it every other oil change. Tell me what do you think. Thank you

[@BCautosolutions]

I think you have the right idea for sure and it’s just something we will have to deal with unfortunately.

[@andrelevie6334]

2006 Accord 2.4L, 219k miles. No dilution issues but would you still recommend changing the oil every 3k miles to keep this car going? Thanks for the informative videos!

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@brotherabid]

In the uk honda have recommended to use 0w 30 oil to help with this issue on the 1.5T and 1.0T

[@BCautosolutions]

I use 5w30 in my cars. 0w20 is too thin

[@KytosYT]

Unless cold weather and/or very short trips, 3k miles is insane for an oil change. I change it it every 10k km (+6k miles) and i use Amsoil SS 0w30, and the oil comes out perfect regarding viscosity.

[@BCautosolutions]

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[@ronb493]

Any thoughts on using an oil additive like Motorkote? Very helpful video. Thanks

[@robertjackson7590]

Honda runs the PCV System too low on vacuum so you have related problems. Oil has an Octane of 40 so if you have Detonation oil is making it's way into the Combustion Chamber knocking out the Head Gasket IF it's consuming oil. Fuel and Water molecules are lite and are readily pulled out of the oil IF there's enough vacuum and Honda doesn't run enough(.2 to .8inH2O). I've found my TL's crankcase under pressure during my testing. You need 1. to 3.inHg for good PCV function. Plug a HVAC Manometer to the dipstick tube and confirm.

[@alimm55]

I heard the Civic and CRV mentioned. What about the 1.5 turbo engine in the Accord sport? Does that engine have this potential issue?

[@TheManufatura]

Some people on Honda’s forums and within Honda Engineering Dept. say that the first factory oil fill comes with an extra load of molybdenum. Having that said, according to this theory, the longer you run until maintenance minder hits 15%, the greater benefits you take from that. Does your recommendation to change oil at 3k miles intervals apply to the first oil change?

[@BCautosolutions]

I wouldn’t still do 3k personally. The newer algorithm on these cars seems to be a lot more aggressive vs 10 years ago.

[@TheManufatura]

@@BCautosolutions would you or wouldn't do at the first 3k?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@TheManufatura i do at 1k then again at 3k and every 3k from there on out.

[@Noypi54494]

Will using thicker viscosity and shorter oil change interval help with fuel dilution?

[@DarkOrbit1229]

How often do you recommend the transmission filter in the 10AT be replaced? Specifically in the accord. I’ve changed the fluid twice, am at 72k but never changed the filter. Planned on doing it on its third 30k mile service, at 90k.

[@BCautosolutions]

Every 60k if stock and every 30k if modified.

[@DarkOrbit1229]

@@BCautosolutions wow I’m overdue, suppose it’s good I’m at least changing the fluid lol. Can’t wait to see how black the filter is

[@BCautosolutions]

@@DarkOrbit1229 😅

[@MrDaveaccord]

Is the Acura Integra with the base Turbo engine affected by this?

[@BCautosolutions]

It can be

[@thunderchild321]

Is there a recall on 2015 CR-V with this problem? Ours has that fuel smell on the oil dipstick ,the level seems the same but definitely smell fuel on it.

[@BCautosolutions]

No there isn’t. That’s probably from extended oil changes.

[@thunderchild321]

Oil changes are interval every 3k miles. There was a code dat dealt with MAP sensor but it went away never came back..thx

[@BCautosolutions]

@@thunderchild321 ✅

[@Timbuckley01]

Honda needs to get it together, first order of business is to have MPFI and DI like Ford and Toyota. Double your injectors, double your fun. 2nd would be to get rid of the cylinder deactivation or find a way to improve it so it doesn’t ruin your rings, or motor mounts. 3rd would be to focus more on hybrids than EV’s. As a previous Tesla owner I’m not optimistic about EV’s. Tesla is also going to smoke everyone else on price. No one is buying a $60k prologue/blazer. GM has cooties and is a terrible OEM.

[@BCautosolutions]

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[@Dim000h2]

I don't understand why are you not recommending idling to warm up engine before drive. Does it better to drive and stress cold engine which didn't reach operating temperature and still have bigger gaps in metal while cold than let it idle for 10 minutes to slowly warm up engine without turbo blowing pressure in cylinders? My wife has 2023 CR-V with not even 5k miles on it, we are in Northern Canada, but car sit in heated garage for night and I changed oil after 1000 and 2000 miles. Always warm up car before driving to preheat cabin and seats, no oil dillution yet

[@areallytallguy]

Idling is literally the worst thing you can do to try to warm up an engine. Especially on 1.5Ts this won’t get the engine hot enough and cause MORE dilution

[@BCautosolutions]

Long term Idling and oil dilution are directly related. Idle 2-3 minutes then drive the car (no wide open throttle) until fully warmed up. The quicker the car warms up the better. You have a heated garage so chances are you will experience little to zero dilution.

[@Stream1222]

When you do early oil changes do you reset the mm for oil or just let it rock till its reccomended interval? I plan on doing early oil changes on my car but I dont want to mess up the schedule for other things like trans fluid and rear diff fluid.

[@BCautosolutions]

I usually reset it, this last time I haven’t, I’m curious to see how long it’ll go before recommending and oil change on my car. I’m going to assume 6-8k which is absurd since I drive it pretty hard and has 100 extra whp/tq that the algorithm will never account for.

[@taylorseng9918]

@BCautosolutions so I have a 2021 CRV 1.5l turbo and I’m experiencing the same issue I changed the oil every 30% it’s an early maintenance before the light come on I started to notice a fuel smell coming from my oil when I check the dip stick and also the level is normal sometimes depends if I over fill a little but I thought Honda fixed this issue the car drives fine but I think it killed the rear main seal on my car now it’s at the dealer getting serviced but this issue always frustrate me a lot because my car is only 69,653 miles I do drive a lot but this should not be more issues since when I got the car new it always gave me problems like a a/c motor fail and also a light sensor and then battery and now a rear main seal issue and I think Honda cheap out on QC and also parts and builds I’m just sad how Honda failed me also my 2004 Honda accord has 200,000 miles not even one leak only regular maintenance and some less engine parts fixed but this last longer than my new car it’s sad to see how Honda went down the drain

[@greg03811]

Curious if using the engine block heater accessory during the winter could help with this since I take multiple short trips a day. Otherwise I guess I have to go electric! 😅

[@nickv4073]

No

[@0HOON0]

I disagree with the other poster. A block heater might help with this issue.

[@cbijames7]

So if I'm doing most interstate driving so that would be good because my commute is 38 miles . Most highway speeds.

[@BCautosolutions]

Exactly, you should have minimal dilution if any.

[@RussTitsworth]

You mentioned cars that basically have 4 cylinder engines.... are there any known issues with the larger 6 cylinder issues such as the Honda odyssey.... for me the 2017 Honda Odyssey EX. I think this is the last generation of the 2011 to 2017 setup so hopefully this model has most of that worked out?

[@pilot2020]

No issues on 3.5 engine N/A .only turbo 1.5 t has these issues.which is why I did not buy a new crv and bought a 2020 pilot and no cvt transmission win win on those scales

[@erickpina2771]

We did not have those problems back in the 90’s or 00’s .

[@BCautosolutions]

True although different times and agendas

[@Maplecook]

Yup. That's why -- after buying a new car in 2004 -- I thought to myself, "This suuuuuuucks," and got rid of it, opting to go back to 90s cars and just sticking with them.

[@mattkroening7964]

Any dillution issues in other engines? IE the 2.0t, or the 1.5 NA Motors in the fit or insight?

[@BCautosolutions]

In a mass scale no. Although any direct injection turbo engine is more likely to have an issue.

[@Blank00]

Could this be why Honda is introducing hybrids to any models that have a 1.5t available? It seems that the hybrids are poised to put the 1.5t out of its misery, all we need is an Integra hybrid and the hybrids are ready.

[@BCautosolutions]

No, hybrids target a different market imo and they will also come with some issues as we are starting to see some already early on.

[@Eugen-E]

Have a 2018 Insight with 55k miles. Zero issues.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Eugen-E insights are great. Zero to minimal issues. Matter of fact, can’t remember last time I did anything major on them 😅. The 2.0 hybrids on accords and cr-vs are a different story.

[@Eugen-E]

@@BCautosolutions I know some people with older 2.0 hybrid Accords and also 0 issues. The Insight actually had one minor issue: last year replaced the AC condenser.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Eugen-E overall solid car none the less 💯

[@hjlnbi]

is 1,5 turbo engine problems in the new accord gen 2024 ?

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes, I have reason to believe they will continue. I made a whole video about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hneQn4J-eM92orcsi=aGXKCZs3IAaXRlAw

[@hjlnbi]

@@BCautosolutions so sad i like the new accord but with this problem nah

[@artisanwolf2068]

Is This Issue Primarily Isolated to The 1.5ts In the CRV and Base Model Civics, Or Is It Also In The Si, too?

[@BCautosolutions]

It can be all of them although si usually get driven hard and there’s also no remote start feature so less idle times.

[@FMB123]

The oil in my catch can on my L15 NA Fit is a chunky, milky light brown color. Should it be the color of oil in the catch can or is this light brown sludge ok?

[@Offensively-normal]

Depends on the weather. Higher humidity can mix moisture/ condensation with the oil in the catch can. It doesn't burn off. Makes you think blown head gasket.

[@BCautosolutions]

Most likely normal especially for the winter months.

[@MimicMan0324]

Wouldn't it be awesome if Honda replaced the 1.5 turbo with the 2.0 turbo? It may cost a little more, but reliability and performance wise, much better! Just a thought.

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes although probably much more expensive on their end. Those 2.0t are more reliable but we are seeing an uptick in issues as well as they age.

[@udt32000able]

I traded my 2018 Accord EX 1.5T for the 2024 Toyota Camry XSE V6 to avoid any additional headaches in the future, oil dilution, and a blown head gasket. Sadly the Honda's reliability is not the way it used to be.

[@BCautosolutions]

Congrats on the new car. How are you liking it?

[@udt32000able]

The truth is I love the new Camry XSE V6, I still have my old 2007 Honda Accord EXL V6 with over 300,000 miles It's still running strong, and I wish I could say the same for the 2018 Accord with the 1.5T engine.@@BCautosolutions

[@udt32000able]

@@BCautosolutions I love it, my other car is the 2007 Honda Accord EXL V6 with over 300,000 miles and it's still running strong. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the 2018 Accord with the 1.5T engine. Thank you for the wonderful videos. Much appreciated.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@udt32000able thanks for your input. Best of luck with all your vehicles!

[@MySparkle888]

I have a 2021 Accord that has squealing brakes only while in reverse since it was new. What would be the best way to address this? The pads still have 50% of the friction material left. The sound seems to be coming from the back of the car.

[@scott8919]

That's normal. Some brakes just squeak more than others based on their materials, how they rub against the discs, or how they're used. Hybrids are particularly prone to squeaking because they're barely used. Back up a few MPH and press the brakes a couple times to rub off any potential surface rust or dirt on the rotors. My CR-V has squeaked in Reverse since new (built January 2024). Not a safety issue.

[@BCautosolutions]

Pretty normal tbh. Probably just some moisture or dust on the pads. Honda tries to balance noise, dust, wear, and typically does a decent job but in situations can make noise. I would maybe scuff the pads if it bothers you, might last a while without making noise until it’s time to replace them.

[@richard112360]

Sir, with all the other major engine issues the 10th generation Accord is having your brakes squealing is a relatively minor issue.

[@JoseMartinez-2018]

Sadly to say . I think Honda miserably failed the customer on the 2018 & on . The advisor at the Honda dealership stated that I was lucky that my headgasket last 160k. I said what are you talking about. It should last the life of the engine especially if you are having it serviced at the dealership. A said what are you talking about? Honda is known for having a lot of miles & continue going. That used to be the selling point of Honda. I guess it's not anymore. I'm not sure if I still want to continue investing in mine. I just received my yoffer 4 front bumper. I have invested in my exhaust system Borla PRL intake PRl turbo pipes PRL intercooler. Not if I should still put down pipe on it. I'm very disappointed right now. I owned a 1992 Honda accord for 11 years. Never had change the headgasket on it. It was never serviced at the dealer I did all the services myself. My car is out of service. What's the reason to continue having the dealer service it?

[@BCautosolutions]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ms.b9093]

What is considered a "short trip"?

[@BCautosolutions]

Under 5 miles

[@louislinfante7378]

I own a 2019 Acura RDX with the 2.0 T any issues with this that you are aware of?

[@BCautosolutions]

There can be some dilution which can be expedited in any gdi engine. Just take a look and smell your dipstick before getting your oil changed. Much smaller sample size vs the 1.5t

[@jorgecastaneda7644]

Do you recommend to stick with 0w20 after 200k 1.5t?

[@truth4reel]

I use 5w20 winter and 5w30 summer

[@BCautosolutions]

5 w20/30 is what I would use.

[@jorgecastaneda7644]

@@BCautosolutions thank you 🙏🏻

[@BCautosolutions]

@@jorgecastaneda7644 🙌

[@mikeschlup5279]

I run high mileage oil on my neighbors Korean machine...it goes through a half quart in 2500 miles..and is black...20 k miles on it.

[@BCautosolutions]

1/2 quart every 2,500 would be acceptable according to Honda. Idk what the Koreans say is acceptable

[@sn4rl277]

I have said it before, I will say it again. The Honda L15 (1.5t) is problem engine all around. If it isn't the head gasket issue that gets you, the oil dilution eventually will.

[@BCautosolutions]

Or the turbo, or the injectors, etc

[@Eugen-E]

​​​@@BCautosolutions there are people with 200 000 miles on them with original turbo/injectors. They are not as bad as people think if you compare these engines with other engines from other manufacturers.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Eugen-E could be although we are doing injectors daily and turbos few a month. Too many failing imo.

[@machine4443]

its confusing that longer trips are best for warming the engine n oil but remote start and idling are bad, isn't that also part of the warm up process?

[@satl5230]

Many say run 91 it helps, but doesnt 87 octane burn quicker

[@BCautosolutions]

I wouldn’t put 87 on anything turbo

[@carlkarg]

This was all fixed by a warranty extension. No oil dilution anymore. Hondas are good cars now

[@BCautosolutions]

Ok

[@dejan4666]

great info thanks for what you do.

[@BCautosolutions]

Thank you!

[@hanynoreldin2289]

Thanks for your video ❤

[@BCautosolutions]

Thank you!

[@derekl544]

Why does a reputable company like Honda which has been the epitome of reliability choose to continue with turbos? They are seriously going to ruin their reputation. Unless the amount of problems with these engines are being over dramatized then it makes zero sense why Honda continues to manufacture the turbo engines in their Civics and Accords. It has been the same engine format for years. If there were so many problems you'd think Honda would quickly pivot to a normally aspirated engine instead moving forward with only turbos..but they haven't....so what gives?

[@BCautosolutions]

I’m not sure tbh. At this point maybe an epa complaint engine would cost too much R&d? Although I think it’s worth the investment for customer retention and confidence but that’s not my area to have an opinion on 😅

[@pilot2020]

This day and age and car manufacturers reputations. Im not surprised honda has not taken responsibility on the 1.5t problems oil dalution and headgaskets.to me its all coincidence that this 1.5t has all these issues and honda hasnt owned up to a manufacturer problem and pretty sure these issues are all related and fuel is destroying the engine internals. also having people do more maintenance do to hondas error at manufacturer.honda should own up to these 2 issues

[@user-jo4en1zl7b]

No tubo,s or cvt,s thank you

[@BCautosolutions]

@@user-jo4en1zl7b ✅

[@paulhenry913]

First of all the oil dilution issue was primarily in states that are very cold in 17-18 model year CR-V .In Colorado it's a rarity and my dealer has not had seen any issues with this. All di engines especially turbo's have some oil dilution . This and your vids on hg issues portray this engine as a real dud. In the CR-V case Honda sells 300-400k units in a good year. I find it hard to believe it has all these issues. I'm not saying there are not some isolated issues but I feel like the hg issue it's blow out of proportion.

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes I did mention that the issue is primary more so in cold states like nj that I’m in. The head gasket issues are real weather or not you think it is. It’s all over. I speak to 20-30 techs and most of us are seeing this. Also go on fb, Reddit, KZbin, google, etc. it’s all there.

[@nathanielcasas8923]

Agreed 👍 it is blown out of proportion all people have to do is stop making 1 mile short trips and take longer trips to get the engine hot enough and you will be perfectly fine! I’ve got 18.000 miles on my 2022 civic and not once has my oil level increased do to “oil dilution”

[@BCautosolutions]

@@nathanielcasas8923 I do think the head gasket issue is a bigger deal vs the oil dilution personally. Dilution you can avoid or minimize, a blown head gasket is only a matter of time until it blows in many more occasions.

[@nathanielcasas8923]

@@BCautosolutions which is why I only put premium in my car and change the oil every 2,500-3,000 miles to help at least prevent knock and pinging which can lead to head gasket failure lol it’s funny because on the Acura models with the same engines it says to use premium? Kind of funny how that works huh ? I believe these 1.5t engines aren’t supposed to be ran on regular 87 gas I don’t care how many knock sensors there are those systems aren’t 100% reliable they aren’t gunna prevent every single LSPI event

[@BCautosolutions]

@@nathanielcasas8923 exactly. On my second video that I made recently on Hondas pages they recommend premium on the cr-v and accord I believe but then in owners manual says regular. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@marknease1631]

Rather than reducing idle time or increase commute distance in cold temperatures, why not just refrain from buying a Honda?!

[@DZE457]

Yeah I’ll just buy a Hyundai or Volkswagen instead and have even bigger problems.

[@BCautosolutions]

What about the people who already own them??? That’s why I suggest some tips.

[@Blank00]

Because not all Hondas have turbocharged engines. Hondas make other engines that are still very reliable.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Blank00 most of them are extremely reliable, the 1.5t isn’t one of those that’s for sure. If they were, wouldn’t be such a hot topic.

[@m109r]

Great comment. You need to idle in winter condtions to keep front windshield clear. I will speak with my wallet and not buy a honda with the 1.5 turbo.

[@JoseMartinez-2018]

This car should fall under the lemon law.

[@circasurvive9891]

it's Asian tho, so it'd be under the Pomelo law

[@jbw9999]

This is all well known information.

[@BCautosolutions]

✅

[@Maplecook]

Maaaan...

[@BCautosolutions]

😬

[@speedisf]

Wao those engine problems

[@BCautosolutions]

Yes they do.

[@grynocologist]

The oil dipstick design is garbage

[@BCautosolutions]

@@grynocologist it works fine

[@nathanielcasas8923]

First lol

[@speedisf]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BCautosolutions]

🙌

[@denvernn]

Great info. Thank you.

[@BCautosolutions]

Thank you!