Monthly Archives: May 2012

It’s always a good idea to use fender covers when working in the engine compartment; it protects body work from dings and scratches.  But on vehicles with daytime running lights (DRL), that can be a problem.  Fender covers trap heat, … Continue reading →

Do you have a vehicle with a chewed-up wire harness?  It’s probably the work of rodents, and if it is . . . Honda parts stock has just the thing to deal with it: Rodent-Deterrent Tape (P/N 4019-2317). After repairing … Continue reading →

Do you think your HID headlights are uneven because the left beam looks lower than the right? If so, there’s nothing you need to do.  It’s just a normal characteristic for models with HID headlights.  Those headlights use a different … Continue reading →

Loosening brake line flare nuts can go from a simple job to a dreaded chore with the turn of a wrench!  It doesn’t take much to round off the corners of a stubborn nut, especially if you’re using the wrong … Continue reading →

Getting rid of wind noises from around door, hatch, or tailgate seals can be a real challenge.  That’s because door, hatch, or alignment doesn’t always mean even seal tension.  This is especially true when you’re dealing with very large openings … Continue reading →

We’ve seen all types of vehicles come in with your average wear issues, like rock chips, or maybe the occasional scuff  from a bush or tree branch.  Have you ever seen a vehicle with some of its plastic body parts or interior … Continue reading →

Without a doubt, oil plays a major part when it comes to an engine’s performance and health.  0W-20 engine oil is fast becoming the recommended service fill for many new Honda models (and those from other automakers), replacing the ever-popular … Continue reading →

When you buy a new Honda, does the factory-fill engine oil look abnormally dark?  Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with the engine.  The engine oil looks that way because of molybdenum (that’s “moly” for short), a special lubricant applied by the … Continue reading →

Replacement injectors come with rust inhibitor inside them. When sitting on the shelf, the rust inhibitor can cause them to “gum up” and stick.  Before you install any new injector, take a small, flat-tip punch and gently push the injector’s … Continue reading →

An engine flush is no substitute for good oil and filter maintenance (following the Honda Canadian Maintenance Schedule).  Any engine that is allowed to run up excessive mileage and/or time between oil and filter changes is a candidate for accelerated … Continue reading →