So, I was referred to this thread: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4257131/Disabling_Honda_VCM_feature_on
I've had a terrible experience with Honda and my 2012 Accord, they don't want to even provide me a rental for this issue and I've still got a factory warranty to boot. Needless to say I'm fighting them every inch, but they at least did confirm they will replace my rings and some plugs on my V6.
Obviously, I've learned that I need to disable the VCM and will do a little more reading on that, but I had a few more questions. Does this potentially damage any other parts of my engine or car (exhaust system, etc)? Even if the dealer replaces the rings properly am I still gonna have a compromised vehicle down the road? What weight oil do you recommend to run in these? I'm in PA so I see all temps.
In my experience Mobil 1 has burnt off in both my Civic and Accord. I actually just switched to Mobil 1 from Synpower/PP on my last oil change. I found my V6 a quart low when it broke down, which I've never had any burn issues with the other brands. Whether the oil had any role in the failure or if it was just bad luck that the rings went while running Mobil 1 I don't know. It may be coincidence, but it burning off has been my experience twice now.
This is my 2nd new Honda with a blown engine before 100k. Many people on here were supportive and just as many ridiculed me for being irresponsible when I posted here years ago about my R18 blowing up after being bone dry. I was young and dumb then and didn't keep receipts, but this time I came prepared and that experience has led me to keep every receipt I have gotten for my car. So, thankfully I was able to prove all my oil changes this time.
I just want my car to last and some reassurance from people who know what they are talking about that this engine will be fine after the VCM is turned off. The dealer claims the rings fix the issue entirely even with the VCM enabled. I don't believe that for a second.
This will probably be my last Honda, especially after the meticulous care I've given to this one. Now if only I could make them pay for my old R18. I found out it also had a tranny lawsuit after I got rid of it, they never did admit to a ring issue on the R18 though. I've always been a big fan, but you can only burn me so many times.
My family has owned a Trax, a Fusion, and a Corolla in this span of time and have never had such catastrophic failure like this. I don't know how Honda keeps it's reputation when these issues span their entire V6 lineup. My mom now has my Fusion, my GF drives the Trax, and I sold the Corolla to a friend. All of those vehicles have had their quirks, but nothing like this.
I've had a terrible experience with Honda and my 2012 Accord, they don't want to even provide me a rental for this issue and I've still got a factory warranty to boot. Needless to say I'm fighting them every inch, but they at least did confirm they will replace my rings and some plugs on my V6.
Obviously, I've learned that I need to disable the VCM and will do a little more reading on that, but I had a few more questions. Does this potentially damage any other parts of my engine or car (exhaust system, etc)? Even if the dealer replaces the rings properly am I still gonna have a compromised vehicle down the road? What weight oil do you recommend to run in these? I'm in PA so I see all temps.
In my experience Mobil 1 has burnt off in both my Civic and Accord. I actually just switched to Mobil 1 from Synpower/PP on my last oil change. I found my V6 a quart low when it broke down, which I've never had any burn issues with the other brands. Whether the oil had any role in the failure or if it was just bad luck that the rings went while running Mobil 1 I don't know. It may be coincidence, but it burning off has been my experience twice now.
This is my 2nd new Honda with a blown engine before 100k. Many people on here were supportive and just as many ridiculed me for being irresponsible when I posted here years ago about my R18 blowing up after being bone dry. I was young and dumb then and didn't keep receipts, but this time I came prepared and that experience has led me to keep every receipt I have gotten for my car. So, thankfully I was able to prove all my oil changes this time.
I just want my car to last and some reassurance from people who know what they are talking about that this engine will be fine after the VCM is turned off. The dealer claims the rings fix the issue entirely even with the VCM enabled. I don't believe that for a second.
This will probably be my last Honda, especially after the meticulous care I've given to this one. Now if only I could make them pay for my old R18. I found out it also had a tranny lawsuit after I got rid of it, they never did admit to a ring issue on the R18 though. I've always been a big fan, but you can only burn me so many times.
My family has owned a Trax, a Fusion, and a Corolla in this span of time and have never had such catastrophic failure like this. I don't know how Honda keeps it's reputation when these issues span their entire V6 lineup. My mom now has my Fusion, my GF drives the Trax, and I sold the Corolla to a friend. All of those vehicles have had their quirks, but nothing like this.