Originally Posted by artbuc
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Originally Posted by Trav
It is not rings getting clogged, its a problem with the low tension rings they used. Engines with VCM seem to be the most effected.
Just re-read the letter. Warranty is extended to 8yrs/125000 miles if you report by Sept 1. Honda says problem is caused by oil control ring becoming clogged with carbon deposits. Very few affected engines have VCM.
I am posting about the current issue with the 3.7L Acura engines. I am not talking about the Honda class action lawsuit which was settled in 2013. Most of those affected Honda engines did have VCM. I assume, but do not know if, both oil consumption issues have the same root cause.
I suspect the oil ring clogging is due to ring design like on the earlier Honda engines. The older engines even those with VCM 1 didn't have any real issues with the bottom end. I cant say for sure but I am guessing they don't want another suit on their hands so they are spinning this a little different. JMHO.
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Originally Posted by Trav
It is not rings getting clogged, its a problem with the low tension rings they used. Engines with VCM seem to be the most effected.
Just re-read the letter. Warranty is extended to 8yrs/125000 miles if you report by Sept 1. Honda says problem is caused by oil control ring becoming clogged with carbon deposits. Very few affected engines have VCM.
I am posting about the current issue with the 3.7L Acura engines. I am not talking about the Honda class action lawsuit which was settled in 2013. Most of those affected Honda engines did have VCM. I assume, but do not know if, both oil consumption issues have the same root cause.
I suspect the oil ring clogging is due to ring design like on the earlier Honda engines. The older engines even those with VCM 1 didn't have any real issues with the bottom end. I cant say for sure but I am guessing they don't want another suit on their hands so they are spinning this a little different. JMHO.