I have had a number of Honda cars dating back to 1980 and have not had engine or transmission issues. I have done maintenance according to the owners manual or earlier than scheduled on these cars. I don't beat them and they have been reliable autos for me.
I have a 2003, 2.4L engine and have changed the oil at 5-6K miles with conventional 5W20 oil. This engine has given me no issues. It doesn't use oil between changes.
Recently I have become aware that this engine from 2003-2007 has had some issues with cam lobe galling of the exhaust valves and piston oil control ring sticking problems. There have been several complaints of these engines using oil at a rate of a quart per 600 miles. There have been no recalls related to these problems. Apparently the cam lobe galling has also been seen in some other Civic and Integra engines. Honda hasn't stepped up to take responsibility for the problems.
I don't plan to do anything different in my maintenance but I will be on the look out for these problem areas if they present themselves.
I have seen reference to these problems being very isolated in nature. But in visiting various sites it seems to be somewhat more than an isolated problem to me.
Anyone want to share their experience with their Honda or Integra engines, positive or negative?
I have a 2003, 2.4L engine and have changed the oil at 5-6K miles with conventional 5W20 oil. This engine has given me no issues. It doesn't use oil between changes.
Recently I have become aware that this engine from 2003-2007 has had some issues with cam lobe galling of the exhaust valves and piston oil control ring sticking problems. There have been several complaints of these engines using oil at a rate of a quart per 600 miles. There have been no recalls related to these problems. Apparently the cam lobe galling has also been seen in some other Civic and Integra engines. Honda hasn't stepped up to take responsibility for the problems.
I don't plan to do anything different in my maintenance but I will be on the look out for these problem areas if they present themselves.
I have seen reference to these problems being very isolated in nature. But in visiting various sites it seems to be somewhat more than an isolated problem to me.
Anyone want to share their experience with their Honda or Integra engines, positive or negative?