Why You Need to Avoid Buying This Honda

[@scottykilmer]

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[@stephenrogers4537]

Your documentaries your shorts and your regular videos are all first class. Keep it up champ!🧰🙌👍🍺

[@shperax]

Not a fan of direct injection anything. They get dirty fast.

[@Justme-ov2cf]

How about a 2012 Honda Accord 2.4 4 cylinder?

[@jbvrd1936]

i got a 3.0

[@lydibooboo]

Scotty, what about the 2015 Honda Fit’s engine?

[@Gary_C]

the panic you feel when you see your exact car in a scotty video titled "avoid buying"

[@Andre321321Andre]

Man tell me about it haha

[@willhoward7186]

just got a 1.5 2018 accord.....

[@fahadaldowseri9821]

Lol

[@jtee5957]

@@willhoward7186 so did I and all we be fine....there’s no perfect car but Honda and Toyota r the best

[@dwdhb9905]

@@willhoward7186 He said 2014

[@roberts1159]

Whew, dodged a bullet I have a 2015 Accord with Earth Dreams 2.4 L and its Scotty approved !

[@DM-fr8ky]

Me too , I got a 2015 2.4l cr-v .

[@moto-fl3rd]

Same. I got the 2014 2.4L. Hope it holds up. Already put a starter on it...

[@FreddyPrieto94]

@@moto-fl3rd same on my 2014 accord sport. replaced starter at 225k miles. currently at 250k and my fuel pump needs to be replaced, might of ran it near empty when i tried cleaning the Catylytic converter with lacquer thinner

[@moto-fl3rd]

@@FreddyPrieto94 225k miles?! 75k when mine needed a starter...

[@natedogg8648]

@@moto-fl3rd I got 203k on my 2014 accord and my starter is going bad I’m replacing it this Monday coming

[@1976bigworm]

I have a 2.4 with 606000 miles. Best car I’ve ever had.

[@MikeDunn]

year?

[@1976bigworm]

2007 accord

[@JM-kn9dh]

Wow that’s a lot of miles lol

[@troytruong8246]

U forgot to mention how many starter, alternator, strut, rack and pinion(major), power steering pump, wheel bearing, ac system, door lock actuator, you had to replace. I had 07 tsx. Had all these problems from 99k-220k miles. But engine and trans were still new at 255k miles when i sold it.

[@jamesmedina2062]

manual or auto?

[@augustojunior5906]

2013 accord 138k miles no problems so far very good car no complaints

[@anon2414]

Honda engineering or scotty kilmer. I think ur good man

[@groot6830]

Best engine Honda ever made is the V6 3.5 naturally aspirated, goes forever.

[@ocramdouwstra8494]

That is pretty mutch America.. Here whe had the DOHC b series.. But the Netherlands does not like honda that mutch I guess?

[@ocramdouwstra8494]

@@al6748 I got a 2008 with gears.. (not a Honda)

[@zellous2928]

I like my k24a2

[@itspapaj4732]

The same 3.5 that gas piston ring and vvti solenoid issues?

[@johnsee7269]

My daughter's 2005 Accord has 270,000 miles on it and still runs like new. The V6 has a lot more power and runs forever; literally forever!

[@mikey8077]

Just bought one with 350,000 miles! Runs great! 😄👍🏼

[@Blunts-8405]

Same bro same 😭

[@TheFunesk]

I have never had oil dilution. All I do is let the idle settle down to 1000 RPMs before I start driving. 3-5min of waiting. Too many people get in there car, start it up, and drive immediately down the highway.

[@DM-fr8ky]

What type of car do u have ? And what year ?

[@jamesmedina2062]

Yeah I have 1.5 Civic and I let it idle a little too because if its stone cold and you drive away, it will spray double the gas it would need if it was warm so all the unburned fuel will wash down cylinders.

[@hopeeberline4659]

I can see how that makes sense considering cars run rich while they're warming up. Maybe that is when most of the oil dilution occurs?

[@slavikrybka]

Cold start is the most exhausting working condition for an engine, and keeping it idle while warming up make it worse, because cylinders get lubricated only over 1600rpm , where oil pump produces enough pressure for squirters to work as they should if motor have them, and even more rpm, if cylinders lubricated with oil fog (common for old engines). So, going for a ride after the start is actually a way better scenario, if engine doesn't run full throttle.

[@jacobponce9900]

@@slavikrybkathis is old but most new vehicles have a cold start function. In the winter, my F-150 idles at about 2150 for roughly 90 seconds before coming back down to normal idle

[@martinmiklosdano2984]

2002 accord coupe 3.0 v6, still running perfectly and shifting, 6gens are always my favorite 🧐

[@applepoop10]

You have the manual or auto transmission?

[@dr.trichome6419]

Great car love those 3.0

[@pcthayer]

I had a 2001 Coupe with the V6 and loved that. Traded it in for a 2008 Coupe. Had 140K on it, and was afraid the automatic transmission was slipping (they had issues that year). Actually the 2008 w/4 cyl (manual) almost had close to the same horsepower rating. Think it was 200hp vs 190hp. I love Hondas.

[@pcthayer]

@@applepoop10 Don't think that era Accord V6 offered the manual yet.

[@bikerrider4845]

Way Cool, but those 6gens Honda Rebel 250cc motorcycles are for Chicks, Newbies &or Shortys (U didn't hear that from me, dig?)

[@KJ-dv6pf]

Honda 2.4L is probably one of the best 4 cylinders

[@DM-fr8ky]

Plenty of get up and go, got it in my 2015 cr-v , but I was amazed to hear it’s in the accord , accords seem like pretty good cars as well Scotty might want to mention them more often

[@k20z3keith7]

2.0L with an 8k redline 😏

[@KJ-dv6pf]

@@k20z3keith7 I like the 2.0s but I’m more of accord guy, I like the torque better.

[@cartere9981]

K24s can rev too and don’t have to downshift near as often daily driving

[@Glyn69]

Very smooth engine

[@giannizombie]

Scotty, you sure do know how to make a good efficient and to the point 40 second video. You are a great example. Thank you for your content 👌

[@Milaarce12]

I have a Honda Accord 2014 2.4L. I believe that Hondas are great cars, gas economy and they last long.

[@shalein6688]

I had a 2.4 litre 2017 accord I could smell gasoline that time, now I have 2020 honda accord 1.5t. I can still smell gasoline. Nothing has changed since. But I fully agree with scotty...2.4 litre is the best engine that honda makes.

[@chrisfix296]

W•H•A•T•S•A•P•P!! +•1•6•6•0•5•9•4•5•0•3•4 I•N•V•E•S•T•INC•Y•P•T•O

[@chrisfix296]

Ygy

[@AidenRZ777]

what about the 3.5 v6

[@bikerrider4845]

Just so you know, your 2.4L=2,400cc & your 1.5L=1,500cc, (motorcycle engines), njoy the Revs

[@Ant_No_Limit_]

@@bikerrider4845 new Honda’s with the L series don’t rev high at all.

[@rican_5oh]

Have a 2015. 152k trouble free mile. Not a single CEL ever. Only thing ever had to replace was the PCV at 100k miles. Still drives great to this day.

[@frankm7707]

PCV should be replaced around 50k miles. It’s only $40 for the part and you should replace it as recommended.

[@16190john]

I did a lot of research before I bought my 2023 1.5l Honda accord. Especially after years of seeing Scotty’s videos warning us about the 1.5l Honda engines. They’re not HORRIBLE their other engines are just better. I live in Arizona and the 1.5l engines here don’t suffer as much from the oil dilution as the 1.5l engines in colder states. Engines warm up fast here and burn off the extra fuel. The oil dilution is mainly caused when people drive short trips and don’t warm up their engines all the way. it’s more common in cold climates as I mentioned. Also Honda made a lot of mechanical and software updates for the 2023 accord 1.5l to avoid the dilution problem. Please understand that ALL GDI engines have some sort of slight oil dilution. Honda engineers designed the 1.5l with that in mind. What Scotty is referring to here is excessive oil dilution that Honda did not account for that can wear out your engine faster and cause mechanical problems. If you have a 1.5l Honda engine then change your oil more frequently than you would in a 2.0 or 2.4 earth dreams engine. Keep your coolant extremely clean. Just be super proactive on the maintenance. Hondas can last forever but you can’t neglect them. I had a 2.0 2018 Honda Civic and I loved that engine so much I made sure to buy a 2024 HRV that also had to 2.0 non turbo engine. However I went back a month after buying the 2024 HRV and decided I wanted to also buy an accord. I didn’t want a hybrid so my only option was the 1.5l turbo. Please do not buy a 1.5l turbo if you do not take ultra care of your car. I will be changing the oil in my 1.5l accord every 3k miles and every 5k miles in my 2.0l HRV.

[@blackrainbow5143]

I don't understand a lot about mechanics, can you give me your opinion about the Honda Jazz 1.5L engine (it's a hybrid car)

[@KillaKev1006]

I appreciate the advice. How about a 2019 honda CRV with a 1.5L engine?

[@dannybryant6873]

With the hybrid you would have had an electric car with gasoline assist. And no turbos. And no sleazy mechanical CVT (I hope your car doesn't have the sleazy mechanical CVT) You could have had most of the electric car goodness without any of the electric car drawbacks. Doh! But you would still have GDI without port injection. Not a good thing.

[@BabyGators]

Oil analysis is your friend. Some 1.5s just don’t suffer from dilution while others do. They mostly fixed the problem around 2020

[@keledek660]

Wait... they have a non turbo 2.0 HRV on the US? 😮 Oh, and very much thank you for the reviews.I'm going to screenshot it for reference if you don't mind as I'm actually shopping for one of those to ferry my family while still have dynamics in driving. I couldn't afford/maintain a German though 😢

[@patbhvac1]

I have a 2020 crv with the 1.5 turbo. Only 5,000 miles. So far zero issues with gas smell or dilution. We did the research before we bought it. We dont drive it short trips and get it out on the highway. It's the smoothest 4 cylinder I have ever owned. Any small displacement engine with direct Injection will dilute the oil if it is not properly warmed up and driven long distances. I had a 2017 civic with the n/a 2.0 and the last few months I owned it I only drove short distances and I had oil dilution problems. Its not just the turbo causing these issues like scotty says.

[@Carey-whut]

I approve of this message...I have a 2007 Honda Accord...still running strong in 2024...more than 100,000 miles. Just getting started! Many more miles to go! 2.4 Inline 4 - Great engine!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Scotty is always on point with the great info.

[@benjaminsanburn7143]

Just bought the 2014 accord with the earth dreams motor in it yesterday. Car is exceptional and performs great. Thankyou very much scotty for helping me find the best car for the money

[@Godspeed931]

I disagree with Scotty on this one, to a certain degree. Yes, there are over a million L15B7s on Accords, Civics, and CRVs. But to be fair, the dilution issue is somewhat overblown. This only happens in rare circumstances where the engine doesn’t reach sufficient operating temps and cannot burn off excess fuel vapors. Over time it collects in the sump and slowly dilutes the oil over thousands of miles. But even in a majority of worst case scenarios, the maintenance minder intervenes well before excess dilution becomes problematic. The exception being excessive short trips in extremely cold climates. This has been backed by several hundred UOAs from 1.5T owners under a variety of operating conditions. Honda has addressed the “fringe” scenarios through a software update that limits the operation of the heater and related accessories following a cold startup. This allows the engine to reach operating temps much sooner, which in turns burns off any excess fuel. If you have a 17-20 1.5T and live anywhere where temps fall below 30*, chances are you’re covered under the extended 7 yr/unlimited mile warranty. I’ve yet to hear of any 1.5T owners requesting coverage due to valve lash, ring/sleeve wear, or similar issues stemming from excessive dilution.

[@travisjohnson4983]

I work at a Honda dealership and that exact engine is notorious for burning oil caused by carbon buildup on the piston rings. Better than the 1.5’s but still troublesome

[@joey86bu1]

Scotty K putting out vids on a Sunday! What a work ethic!

[@darkmajniss]

I went to the auto parts store to buy a battery for my 2019 honda lx civic with earthdream engine. I told the guy i wanted the 1.5 turbo , but i got the 2.0. He told me good choice. My 2.0 has been a reliable car great out of town car, and excellent gas mileage i bought it at 26,000 miles . I do miss my 2005 honda accord ex though. I think the problem with alot of cars is people dogg them out , and run them to hard. I use to dogg my engines now i treat every engine with respect. Always luv watchin youre videos very informative.

[@almaburns6562]

What does "dogg them out" mean?

[@joshuafleming4751]

I’m a Honda tech and he ain’t wrong-but the oil dilution isn’t the issue with the 1.5t anymore. The 1.5 now has head gasket issues, and the fuel injectors routinely fail (covered under warranty)

[@asylumslaves]

Good info, thanks!!

[@tracy2762]

some say if your oil dipstick has burnt on carbon that is a sign. i dont have that but i do have crv 2016 2.4 gdi and i smell gas on the stick..i have been trying to change oil sooner..road trips..and now buying 89 octane or 91 here and there....no turbo so i am good there.

[@OllieCat7]

At the rate Honda is going the only car I buy from them now is the normally aspirated 2 L Civic model.

[@moshiahkatanov8499]

Is the honda Civic 2014 good engine?

[@coreturkoane5570]

@@moshiahkatanov8499 Yes

[@alouisiusprabowo3250]

I own Honda Odyssey RC1 with that exact same engine K24W. Works flawlessly!

[@stevepottschmidt2903]

My 2018 CRV with the turbo GDI engine has never had oil dilution. I do drive 8 miles at Interstate speeds to and from work each day. I followed the coolant temperatures with my Bluedriver OBD2 reader before and after the software update in zero weather. Before the update, the temperature never reached 140 degrees. After the update, it reached 165. Same trip and weather. I did look at automotive engineer's posts. They felt the problem of dilution was the engine not reaching a temperature high enough to vaporize the gas that blow byes the cold rings on every engine. GDI and turbo increases that amount. But if the engine reaches operating temperature, the gasoline vaporizes and does not dilute the oil. If you drive short distances and do not allow the gasoline to revaporize, it will dilute the gasoline. And when it is around zero, this engine does not get very hot.

[@Karmindd]

I was just researching the Honda cross tour when I seen this video. Scotty is always right on time. 😀

[@AustinsCoins]

My mom has a 2.4l 2015 honda accord. Valve cover gasket starting leaking, very minimal amount but needs changed nevertheless. 91,000 miles

[@Dhpmusic123]

My 2013 has the same problem. I put it through a lot too tho

[@barackblows1942]

That must be a $100.00 fix.😎

[@cartere9981]

Wow time to break out the big bucks lol that’s probably the most common engine leak and happens to every car eventually won’t cost a lot to fix

[@regrich8795]

The gasket is around $20 at the dealer

[@johnathanwoodley5005]

Very easy fix

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

My 2013 Accord has the 2.4L without the GDI system - it's even better! 😊

[@phil5513]

I’m pretty happy with my 2017 Honda Civic EX, has the 2.0L NA engine and it’s been great so far. Between that car and my old Toyota pickup I’m all set!

[@Dobermanator]

Sounds like you are missing out, maybe what you need is a Land Cruiser?

[@phil5513]

@@Dobermanator Hmm, I think I’m all good my friend. Lol

[@bretthansen8166]

The 2.0 k20c2 naturally aspirated port injected motor will last hundreds of thousands of miles, by far the most proven and reliable engine. Stay away from the 1.5T direct injection motors! 👍🏻

[@Urbancamp]

You are light year ahead of the curve with your knowledge, I can’t get enough , thanks Scotty 🤝🫡

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

I'll keep my 2002 Focus uses about 1/3 QT every 5k miles has 200k runs perfect.

[@raymondreiff8170]

Can't buy a 2021 After US🇺🇸 added Tariffs on importing cars from China, I'll stick to my American built Honda's🤓

[@tommyguns9008]

How’s that focus today ?

[@rolandsingh]

Well, here's another brilliant example of the ingenuity of "The Maestro", concise and clear, in easy to understand, plain language; no "Tech. Stuff", involved ! ❤💯% ❤ Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

[@davidwiles7134]

I have a 1.5T in a civic, still drives great at 215k miles. Never had any issues with the engine oil either.

[@AlkalineWoo]

Does it have the gdi n turbo he talking about ?

[@0HOON0]

How often do you redline it?

[@davidwiles7134]

@@0HOON0 like never My civic also had a cvt so it could get up there fast. If I Cruze at 72 I could get 45 mpg in the summer pretty easy.

[@0HOON0]

@@davidwiles7134 It seems for owners without a lead foot, the 1.5T is a great choice. You likely did the maintenance on time as well. Less conscientious drivers are having a rough time with this engine.

[@davidwiles7134]

@@0HOON0 those were mostly Highway miles anyways so there wasn’t much maintenance to do on it. I did have a alternator go out but that was the only weird issue it had. Yeah the 1.5 makes sense in the light civic but maybe not in Hondas heavier cars.

[@Whaleindowed]

I’ll be attempting this tomorrow on my 2012 accord. Thanks!

[@Knicks3005]

You make me want to lease a car so I never have to deal with problems

[@jayhockley8841]

Lots of people do that these days, especially if you don't know much about cars . You still have to check the oil , coolant , etc , as part of the lease agreement and get the oil changed when its due .

[@Knicks3005]

@@jayhockley8841 u right

[@Knicks3005]

@@ant5595 I own two cars I just want a new car every 2 or 3 years

[@davidcohen2762]

Actually over here leasing is much cheaper than financing. My car payment would be $100/month more to finance.

[@helium924]

@@davidcohen2762 Of course leasing is cheaper. You aren't paying for the whole car. You are paying for the depreciation for the first three years. However, the money you paid in those three years are gone forever if you decide to not keep the car after three years.

[@thepatriot2603]

I have a 2013 2.4 liter engine Earth dreams technology so I’m all set!!

[@jaysmith179]

Every time I do a oil change on these Hondas, The oil always smells like gas.

[@googoo-gjoob]

1.5L ?

[@Assassino7z]

i have a 2.4 and totally agree that you smell gas when opening the oil cap for some reason .. nevertheless, engine going strong at 300.000 km

[@mohamedhosini2103]

Mileage ?

[@RVP678]

I own. One and the oil does indeed smell like gas.

[@daddybowser]

Are they really that bad? I'm eyeing a 10th gen civic for my new car for the power/mpg ratio, but this issue is sounding like a dealbreaker for me.

[@PRO4XKEV]

Scotty is correct what he says in video. Supposedly Honda solved the 1.5 turbo oil issue.. but the 2.4 is better to have.

[@ArthurStevens-k6i]

No they have no I have a 2020 1.5 turbo civic and Honda in Stockton is just dancing around the problem saying the car has no check codes . In the mean time nothing to fix . I’m going to try the lemon law

[@ronnieancheta5510]

When "Earth Dreams" becomes an "Earth Nightmare"

[@ninobrown90]

honda and Toyota make the best cars in America hands down

[@jaxripper251]

Explain why earthdreams 3.5 is horrible. You are just running your mouth

[@ERidesOn2]

Scotty actually called the Earth Dreams Earth Nightmares a few years back. I think at the time he was talking about the 3.5 V6.

[@jaxripper251]

@@ERidesOn2 explain how?

[@Todd_S]

I love that 2.4L engine in my 2014 Accord. The only issues we've had were needing to replace the starter and valve cover gasket.

[@BeachCrew100]

How many miles did the starter go out?

[@jtee5957]

How can Honda sell millions of accords and civics with the 1.5l engine if “oil dilution” is so severe a problem? They’ve been using this engine close to 10 years.

[@jimgriffin2296]

He said 1.5 litre engines with both g.d.i. and turbochargers. You can relax now...

[@noblekishor]

The engine scotty mentioned is launched since 2017 only.

[@capokub]

They have been using the L15A , not B7 in other cars for years. Fit get a VTEC version that doesn't have issues. The issues stem from the high pressure GDI+Turbo. Different animal .Another example would be the VQ35 by Nissan. Excellent engine but once you mate it with their newer stuff and a CVT, steer clear.

[@madunwerkstatt3093]

Honda been making L15 since I was child, and yes they're excellent engines. The problem Scotty pointed is in the latest iteration of the L15 that uses GDI and turbocharger.

[@capokub]

@@madunwerkstatt3093 This is specifically why I said L15B7

[@bretthansen8166]

I went with the 2.0 K20c2 naturally aspirated port injected motor with a manual transmission in my 2020 Civic Sport Sedan, by far the most reliable way to buy a modern civic. Unfortunately 2020 was the last year that engine was offered with a manual gearbox. The new 11th gen Civics still offer the 2.0 NA motor but sadly only paired to a CVT transmission. As far as modern Honda’s are concerned, stick with the 2.0 NA motor with a Civic, and a 2.0T motor in the Accord. Stay away from the 1.5 motor in both vehicles 👍🏻

[@Xaver-kk8fr]

I've got a 16 ex with the 2.0, has the CVT obviously but I still love the car. Economical when I want it to be, zippy and fun when I feel like messing around.

[@emanuelruiz7710]

9th gen k24 SI here 🤤

[@50toinfinityatleast]

@@emanuelruiz7710 me too. And mine has been great. How is your 2014 SI? Or 2013? my SI is 2014

[@nadyavalji6608]

Hey Scotty. I have a 2014 altima. It feels brand new to be honest. It’s the SV model. It’s all maintained and no problems. Accident free as well. It’s also very clean. My old car tho a 2013 Impala it was falling apart at around 100k miles. I cant describe how bad my old car was. When I bought this car some months ago, it only had 46k. Is it great????

[@thejollyrancher6713]

Nissan is better than Chevy but they use JATCO transmissions that are notoriously unreliable. Make sure that you maintain it properly.

[@gigatron2008]

I'd rather keep or buy a K-series.

[@stevej2031]

A Chrysler K car from the early 80's 😆

[@gigatron2008]

@@stevej2031 lol K-series Honda engine.

[@OvanTanaka]

The best series that Honda has ever made, highly reliable, and strong Cast Iron engines.

[@gigatron2008]

@@OvanTanaka Yeah and love mods too. No trouble for these do hit 200k+ miles with proper maintenance.

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

The older Hondas have piston rings that press harder against the cylinder walls, and that reduces the flow of gasoline into the oil. Honda changed to 'low-pressure' oil rings to reduce the friction against the cylinder walls and increase MPG by 0.3 mpg over the old design, and that lower pressure from the rings now allows fuel to get past the cylinder rings.

[@dilbertjunkmail]

You are correct Sir, but I had the impression that change came about from regulatory directions because several cars manufacturers now do the same thing. It wasn't wholly Hondas initiative to change Ring tensions. Scotty had a show about this too!

[@Nu_Merick]

I kind of lucked out and got a 17 accord coupe. Same engine and no turbo. Runs great

[@TowTruck816]

Got a 2020 Civic with the 2.0 NA engine. Great car.

[@bretthansen8166]

The best way to go! 👍🏻

[@stuCameraman1]

Ur great Scotty, love Ur videos man...most of my car history has been hondas! And have had no major issues! Only seized compressor, bits of rust, sticky brake callipers, leaky sunroof, fuses 😂 engines and gearbox have all been great, and constantly keeping an eye on engine oil level... All the best man from a fan in the UK😎

[@dykuwaify]

That 1.5t engine problems is one reason I didn't buy a new Honda.

[@bretthansen8166]

It’s available with a bulletproof reliable 2.0 naturally aspirated port injected K20c2 motor as well. Only the 1.5 direct injected turbo motors have issues. For reliability, smart people stick with the 2.0 motor 👍🏻

[@raymondreiff8170]

I own a 2020 with the 2 L I 4. Love that engine has plenty of power for a speeding ticket 🤑

[@brolyassasin8354]

@@bretthansen8166 I have a 2018 Honda Civic si 1.5t and no problems so far. 20k miles

[@noki448]

I have 2019 civic 1.5 turbo, on hondata pushing 215HP- 300Nm.... 65.000km..so far, no problems with oil delution!!!..

[@blackhawks1870]

2018 1.5 Honda accord 40k miles so far it’s still running. Hopefully I can get another 100k on it lol

[@TalesoftheScales]

Thank god you made this video so people finally understand that just because it’s Honda doesn’t mean they made it reliable you have to make the right choice in the engine you’re ganna get anything newer than 2018 I believe almost all have turbos though I believe 😢

[@lukathehusky1526]

Im 18 and just bought a 2015 Honda Accord EX-L with the 2.4L engine. One owner local trade in with no accidents and 77k miles on it, ive only had it one day and i adore the thing👌

[@lukathehusky1526]

7 months later and i still love it lol

[@JoeFantauzzo568]

As a Honda Factory Master technician I can honestly say I have never had a 1.5 fail due to oil dilution.

[@NerdyMeathead]

what do they fail from?

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

I have Gen 2 CRV AWD with the ivtec 2.4 gasoline engine... It's an awesome machine, love it.

[@ObservingtheObvious]

Right to the point!! Nice job.

[@emanuelsoberanes7586]

I got the 2.4 with the 1.5 turbo lol. Baby runs smooth

[@lolimtrying]

I have one as a "work car" ive had since i graduated high school. 360k miles with absolutely no issues but the electric power steering going out at around 180k miles. They had a service bulletin for it though and i got it replaced for free. Proper maintenance and the 2.4l i feel like can last to 500k. Most impressive car ive owned to date and thats including an escalade that i owned and a grand wagoneer that i own now.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I love Scotty but his repetitive complaints about the oil dilution in these Hondas is overblown. I have a 2019 Honda Civic touring with the 1.5 L turbo and I don't have the oil dilution problem at all.

[@thejollyrancher6713]

I’d get my oil analyzed if I owned one. 5 or 6% gasoline in your oil won’t cause any major issues immediately but could rob you of 50 - 100k miles down the road due to premature wear.

[@exclusiveglitchingproducti3520]

Ended up with a k24 swapped turbo civic thank you Scotty

[@joshstephens3650]

It's stupid that Honda discontinued their V6's and 2.0 turbos on the Accords.

[@seanwestervelt7503]

Thank the EPA, don't blame Honda

[@941books2]

I got the 8 liter 4 cylinder. Runs like a dream.

[@SpaceZeee]

My 02 Honda CRV has a 2.4L engine. Thing is rock solid.

[@cloudforest4087]

Phew, that was close. I got the 2.4L, 91k mi. It's such a decent ride!

[@sovereignviper90]

What are your thoughts on Honda's 3.5L SOHC?

[@Wally-pu2hh]

I have the 2013 with earth dreams engine and it's amazing . Over 40mpg highway , so nice !

[@xSnakeBerryx]

Love my 2014 Accord 2.4

[@davidrosenau3136]

Have a 2.4L 2009 accord with 288k. Very smooth running, change synthetic oil every 4000 miles. Great engine but cheap leather interior.

[@Scallywag94]

Yeah but 2.4 liter accord mostly comes with CVT other than the few MT. Wheres the high milage 9th gen CVTs at?

[@ehabaiad]

I have 2014 accord with 2.4 liter and a CVT. 192,000 trouble free miles. Car is barely Brocken in ;)

[@Scallywag94]

@@ehabaiad comments I love to hear. My 2017 sport gets 97k on it I ll be happy if it gets too 200k. I see them going for 10k$ w/ 120000k miles now I know

[@bimmerhuncho908]

Same thing with any Hyundai with the GDI Turbos. Oil comes out dark black and thinner even at every 5k oil change service

[@CarShark]

Good morning Scotty!

[@Maxst33le]

also to note, IF YOU RUN A FLAME TUNE OR POP/CRACKLE/BURBLE TUNE DUMPING FUEL, OIL DILLUTION WILL BE A BIG ISSUE. I remember going through almpst a qt a week, no leaking, all dillution/burning past oil rings

[@chorizojuice]

Ive heard of very few 1.5t motors having dilution problems. That probably happens to the people who wait 10k miles to change their oil. Its a turbo change it at 5k or less n ull never have an issue

[@0HOON0]

As the L15 ages, head gaskets are becoming an issue.

[@chorizojuice]

@@0HOON0 looks like its more of a head stud issue. They stretch and wipe out the gasket. Arp studs r recommended if u plan on pushing in hard

[@0HOON0]

@@chorizojuice If a owner is planning to push it hard + tune, they should opt for another engine entirely. The rods and rod bolts are not designed with a margin for tuning.

[@chorizojuice]

@@0HOON0 yep i agree. The the 2.0t r a better option for power. If u really want power might as well go v8. The 1.5 in the si can be pretty fun tho for wat it is.

[@ninocrunch9418]

Come on Scotty. I love u man, i literally watched a video of u saying this engine was trash regardless (earth dreams)… u said u dky Honda isn’t using its own engines

[@ES-fr3yz]

I got this very engine in my Honda but God dammit,you scared me at first Scotty.

[@docky1456]

Have a 17accord sport with this engine. Bulletproof

[@cappy2282]

Scotty is the best 👍 lol

[@spencer1244]

The 1.5 civic SI variant doesn’t have this issue luckily, completely different engine, different setup, the crv’s and accords with 1.5’s are pretty plagued with the oil dilution issue…. And all GDI oil dilution engines have oil dilution it’s just a question whether it’s excessive, that 1000+ psi of fuel pressure being sprayed directly into the combustion chamber, a little makes it by the rings that’s to be expected, and the fuel that made it in, flashes off from the heat the engine produces, but if it’s excessive, a lot of gasoline mixes with the oil and cannot be burned off…

[@eugenependarvis7861]

Scotty what about the Earthdream 3.5 L V6

[@Shaw4Life]

Bought a 2015 Puppy and it's Scotty approved!

[@ShatNdd]

Scotty, please stop telling that bull crap "Oil dilution caused by GDI+turbo"! This dilution is caused by starting the cold engine. Then injected petrol/gasoline have no time to evaporate completely and partially stays on a cold cylinder wall where is being taken by piston rings down to oil sump. This is specific for all GDI-engines. Normally if you do complete warm up cycle for your engine all the petrol from the oil is being evaporated and sucked out by PCV system. Only if you live in cold area AND do a very short trips only then this will become a problem after some time.

[@TowTruck816]

No! Fuel dilution is caused by fuel getting past the rings. Cold weather has existed for a long time and these fuel dilution issues new and showed up at the same time as GDI + Turbo. So you can blame it on the GDI + Turbo or you can blame it on bad piston rings. Millions of motors run just fine at cold temps so it's ignorant to blame it on that.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@DV8 *** You must not change your own oil or check the level daily

[@jamesmedina2062]

But Scotty isn't stupid and knows that Ford, VW and Toyota all use port and direct injection combination to reduce dilution and improve intake valve performance

[@ShatNdd]

@@TowTruck816 Oh dear… I have my Civic with this L15BA engine and have npo problems with the oil dilution. I live on 57th parallel North in Europe. This is where south Alaska begins for US-reference. Typically I drive my car ~15-20 minutes long trips with 2 minute warm-ups on idle during winter. When you inject gasoline into intake manifold runners it has significantly more time/path to evaporate. In GDI-only injection case any engine is prone to have this dilution issue: it doesn't matter if it's NA/Turbo/Compressor. Modern engines become more thermal-efficient so it took more time to warm 'em up in the same cold weather. When the engine is fully warmed up injected gasoline evaporates immediately and that diluted gasoline in oil sump evaporates and escapes too. The problem occurs only for short trips for cold weather engine start ups.

[@TowTruck816]

@@ShatNdd I feel like you're missing my point. Fuel should never make it past the piston rings ever. I have a Cummins X15 in my work truck high pressure common rail direct injection and turbo charged and virtually no X15 has fuel dilution issues and it certainly isn't considered to be common when it does happen. (granted it's diesel but the technology is the same) Bottom line if fuel makes it past the rings in any motor the rings are not doing their job.

[@jeffreycash1572]

Just use premium fuel. Helps with oil dilution. Change oil every 5000

[@EfficientRVer]

I'll stand pat with my Prius Prime

[@jaysmith179]

Lol

[@nectarcollect]

Careful! Catalytic converter thiefs are itching to spot a prius or accord to stick you with a faaat repair bill!

[@BialyOrzel777]

Good point Scotty on the 1.5t dilution issues

[@manuelderas4768]

I have a 2016 civic ext with 45000 got it brand new with 2 miles and got lucky with no oil dilution and I change the oil every 4000miles

[@Smallvillefreak]

In 2017 I made the boneheaded decision to trade in my 2014 Accord with 90K miles for a 2014 ATS with about 27k miles. Less than 2 years later I received my first $1,500 repair bill for a blend door actuator. I got rid of it and got into a clarity, but oh how I wish I’d kept my 2014 Accord.

[@davidhull6332]

Scotty is just the Best, he just has that it factor. He’s America’s most beloved mechanic ! ❤😊💯

[@snapeygolfsnapebt215]

I have an accord Estate car...its got the k24 4 cylinder engine....its a brilliant car... Scotty your videos are fabulous

[@chockeypucks24]

Not to mention the horsepower and torque are basically the same. I think there was a common annoying issue with the 2015 crv earthdreams engine, but the rest of them are fine.

[@red.dawggg]

I feel alot better when scotty aproves of my engine 😊

[@michaeltrager4381]

That's my engine and with a highly refined CVT!!! Best engine and transmission I have ever had:)

[@ylnstudios]

The 2.0 t is Scotty approved

[@53imperial]

Thanks scotty. And yeah that 2.4 Honda eng is fabulous.quite fast 2

[@robertocurrlos7470]

I love your hand gestures...catchy...great vids as always...

[@capokub]

I bought my 19 Si with the L15B7 because of Honda being bulletproof. They said they fixed the oil dilution video and all seemed in the clear. It cuts me deep every time Scotty reminds me that I dun goofed

[@jamesmedina2062]

its just pricier but plenty peppy. remember nothing is free

[@capokub]

@@jamesmedina2062 I want to like the car, but Honda build quality has certainly dropped badly. My car is in the shop again at 18k miles and because honda can't get parts...I'm in a loaner CRV. They are trying to get me to take their low ball offer on it because they can flip it for almost 30k. Sad days indeed.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@capokub 🧐flip it for 30? The price was 22,5k 3 years ago. Are they 30k now? What parts does it need? Was it made in Alliston Ontario or Ohio?

[@capokub]

@@jamesmedina2062 Sorry for the late reply. Mine is a Canadian built Si. My brake caliper on front Driver side is bad and needs a full replacement. They said they won't do it. Somehow, the heat shield/air diverter came out and was torn up. They will only sell the full assembly and noted there is something wrong structurally with the structure . My A pillars and dash have wobbled since reception . E-Brake has failed multiple times. All stuff they have said is warranty covered but they can't get parts. In two weeks, nothing was fixed. Now, I am being offered less. I hate to use the phrase "stuck" but that is how I feel. Oh..and when I change the oil...It smells of good old 91Octane

[@simonoghinan4474]

Thanks Scotty for this valuable info.

[@jreya88]

I need your opinion Scotty! I recently bought a 03 civic DX manual with 150k . Thermostat housing was leaking and the radiator had a leak so i replaced them. Engine burns some oil but its not terrible. Anything about this vehicle I should be on the lookout for?

[@Morpheus197]

Never knew this, but my 2018 1.5L has over 100K miles. So far so good.

[@thegodfather2961]

I got a 2013 Accord Touring w/ the 3.5L Earth Dreams V6. This engine is tried and true, but Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management has problems with the motor mounts and a little oil consumption. I’ve since deactivated the cylinder deactivation (lol) and put on oil catch can for the PCV, but I’m afraid damage was already done; my mechanic was adjusting my valves but noticed damage to my cams and lost motion assembly on cyl#1. Got a new camshaft and rocker arm for the rear bank along with new LMAs on all six cylinders. She’s been purrin like butta🧈 since now that VCM is gone. They call it Cylinder deactivation, I call it nonsense😆

[@kathyheitchue2022]

Scotty is a real gem😅

[@r3alfish]

I will say the oil delusion is a thing but it seems to be much better now that they've done all those software recalls on the fi system. People if you own one of the turbo 1.5 models (it'll say turbo on the top of the engine and all the new 1.5s are turbo engines) be sure to change your oil when due and get that software update recall done if you haven't!