First oil change at 4055 miles. MM indicated 60% oil life remaining, but I chose to change early due to fuel smell upon restarting after short trips and the dipstick level increasing. If I drove to work and it sat all day, then there would never be a fuel smell on restart. But, if I drove to the store and came back out after 15-20 minutes, then there would be a fuel smell on restart.
My opinion is that they have not solved the fuel dilution issue. Whether it is a major concern or not, I don't know. It's a lease, so chances are that I'll just turn it in when the time comes.
Actually, the one that I was referencing is my fifth CivicX. I had a 2016 EX-T sedan for a year, and traded in prior to the oil dilution becoming "a thing".So both your Hondas are having the same issue ?
Actually, the one that I was referencing is my fifth CivicX. I had a 2016 EX-T sedan for a year, and traded in prior to the oil dilution becoming "a thing".
I leased another 2017 EX-T (CVT) for my daughter, and that was was just returned in December. I never allowed the dealer to perform the oil dilution update, and never had any issues, fuel smell, rising dipstick level, etc. with it.
I also leased a 2017 EX-T (6MT) for myself, and it was just returned on Monday at lease end. My son was driving it since October while he stores his 2018 Si in my garage. It received the update during a service around this past November I believe. It had not exhibited any issues before or after the update.
The 2018 Si had the update done last spring, also while at the dealer for a routine service. It also was not having an issue before or after the update.
The 2020 EX hatch is the one that has been showing signs of oil dilution ironically. It hasn't been driven any differently than the others that I have driven regularly.