My SI is leaking oil, what about yours?

Does your SI have an oil leak?


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Mine after 6 months and 4K miles. Should I be worried?

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It’s not a serious issue but you’ll want to bring it in for service when you have time. From the look of things it’s somewhat common so I’m relieved that others have come forth. Still sucks that it’s a problem on a new car.

I have the same problem taking it in to service dep Tuesday.
Thanks for coming forth and please do let us know the resolution. They replaced the gasket on my car. I asked about the fuel dilution update and they said it doesn't apply to my car since my check engine light isn't lit............
 

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Hey guys, noticed this was trending. I have the same issue with the gasket leak noticeably in the same area as op. Taking it in tomorrow hopefully to have the head gasket replaced under warranty.

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I guess its just oil from the dipstick whenever you tried to check oil level
 

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Hondabond? Really? Why do threads like this sound more like a Chevy forum?
 


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Mine leaks bad above the oil filter. But Honda "mechanics" have proven incompetent in this area (trashed my undercover and stripped all the retaining bolts the first time they examined it)

I am worried they would make a bad situation worst and lose screws, use the wrong torque etc scrape up things etc.. It's a shame Honda cant produce a sealed engine from the factory.
 
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Hondabond? Really? Why do threads like this sound more like a Chevy forum?
Sad but true.

Mine leaks bad above the oil filter. But Honda "mechanics" have proven incompetent in this area (trashed my undercover and stripped all the retaining bolts the first time they examined it)

I am worried they would make a bad situation worst and lose screws, use the wrong torque etc scrape up things etc.. It's a shame Honda cant produce a sealed engine from the factory.
Quoted for truth. They replaced my valve cover gasket but didn't take the time to properly clean up the oil.
 
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so I have had this issue for awhile. not very common from what I've seen. been to the dealer twice for it. "Valve cover gasket" was the fix second time around & as you can see it's still seeping out. haven't driven it in a few months but noticed it's started coming back. dunno if anyone else has run into this but will be taking it back soon! doesn't even have 11k on it

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Yes I had this exact leak as well. 1st "fix" did nothing. Then they replaced the gasket a second time and it has been dry for about 6 months now. When you go back make sure you insist the get the proper amount of sealant or whatever they use Done properly this leak can be fixed!
 

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Come on honda... engines are always been the strength of honda. I never thought i would say this but i start to have concerns about the reliability of the L15B7.
ĂŽll have to take an appointment with the honda dealer...
 

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They replaced the gasket on my car. I asked about the fuel dilution update and they said it doesn't apply to my car since my check engine light isn't lit............
CONGRATULATIONS ..

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That's the best one I have heard in 2019 !!!! :rofl:

2nd best was " The gas smell in the oil will go away after the next 1-2 oil changes"

The most common one "It's not a fault, it's meant to be like that" is now fast loosing it's place on the "Stupid Dealer Answers" List !!
 


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Come on honda... engines are always been the strength of honda. I never thought i would say this but i start to have concerns about the reliability of the L15B7.
ĂŽll have to take an appointment with the honda dealer...
I'm starting to have concerns about the AC compressor now. I could be paranoid but I feel like it isn't blowing as cold as it did last year. Searching civicx shows quite a few people have had leaky AC compressors. They definitely don't make them like they used to.

CONGRATULATIONS ..

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That's the best one I have heard in 2019 !!!! :rofl:

2nd best was " The gas smell in the oil will go away after the next 1-2 oil changes"

The most common one "It's not a fault, it's meant to be like that" is now fast loosing it's place on the "Stupid Dealer Answers" List !!
I was dumbfounded. I'll have to give them props though, they were very effective in convincing me not to push for the update.
 

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I'm starting to have concerns about the AC compressor now. I could be paranoid but I feel like it isn't blowing as cold as it did last year. Searching civicx shows quite a few people have had leaky AC compressors. They definitely don't make them like they used to.



I was dumbfounded. I'll have to give them props though, they were very effective in convincing me not to push for the update.
That's one "skill" they have very good at ... Convincing customer's that their made up Lies are the truth.

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In general. if a Dealer's mouth is moving, they are lying.
 

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Staten Island NY service dep did my valve cover gasket yesterday free of charge also did some software update.
 

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Yes I had this exact leak as well. 1st "fix" did nothing. Then they replaced the gasket a second time and it has been dry for about 6 months now. When you go back make sure you insist the get the proper amount of sealant or whatever they use Done properly this leak can be fixed!
Thanks for the heads up !!
 

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Just an update from when i brought my si into the dealer. They claimed there was no leak and the excess oil seen in the photos was from the last oil service I had where the previous mechanic spilled oil near the gasket when refilling. Granted the oil around the gasket cover is not nearly as excessive compared to others who have posted there observations in this thread. I will continue to monitor and update if discover new findings.
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