I ultimately just visited the site less and avoided the subject, it was too much like poking a stick into the tigers cage or tilting at windmills. I'm definitely a Honda guy for many years and when those in charge dismiss you and don't allow any discussion by declaring " Honda has resolved the problem, no further conversation allowed" they are woefully misleading the forum members. When my Honda Certified Master Technician tells me about 1.5t's usually coming in with oil high on the stick and the form they give you after service has a check box for oil level with a box for "high" and he reccomends changes at 3000-3500 miles, trust me, Honda knows. One benefit of age is you don't suffer fools willingly. Honda makes good engines and the secret to longevity is awareness, pre-emptive rather than reactive maintenance. Honda, like many other manufacturers are caught in a mostly government mandated set of standards, trying to make a small displacement Turbocharged DI engine, with good mileage (CAFE) low emissions (EPA) good power and drivability (competitive market) meanwhile the idiots in Washington are trying to cram EV'S down our throats that are too expensive to buy, don't meet most peoples needs (range anxiety) no supporting infrastructure (charging stations) without the necessary grid to power them, and the incredible waste of time waiting to charge. Ultimately, the Mods in question are very much a part of the insanity of denial that seems to be prevalent today. JMHO YMMV