Pielo7
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- First Name
- Pierre
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Today's mail
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I got it. But read what you posted. That limited warranty extension and product update are already part of the Honda fix for 16-18 model owners. This "settlement" doesn't really amount to much beyond that.Today's mail
Yup, not much there. Technically it is a settlement. I read through it and it basically boils down to do nothing and accept the extended warranty, but you also waive all rights to sue Honda. Or you don’t accept the warranty and keep your rights to sue Honda in the future.I got it. But read what you posted. That limited warranty extension and product update are already part of the Honda fix for 16-18 model owners. This "settlement" doesn't really amount to much beyond that.
My take is just make sure you get the engine up to normal operating temps and change the oil on time. You should be OK.But what about the original, alleged problem - fuel diluting the engine oil?
If true, it is happening every time the car is driven.
Outside of the lawyer's concerns, what is the effect on my Civic's engine?
I have a 2017 Civic Touring I purchased with 21K miles. I am at 26.5K miles now and changed the car oil at 24K and after 2.5K miles, the oil went up by 2mm-3mm it seems. Oil level was right at the top hole on the dipstick and it's definitely higher after 2500 miles. This car is driven 60-80 miles a day. Most trips are 20-30 miles long so the short-trip thing is not the reason for oil dilution. I live in VA and in the last month the car has been driven with the new oil our average temp has been on the warmer side for this time of year. I don't really know what to do at this point other than stick to changing the oil every 5000 miles or so. What kind of long term damage is this causing to the engine is unknown. Only time will tell as I do plan to keep the car for another 5 years or 120K miles.But what about the original, alleged problem - fuel diluting the engine oil?
If true, it is happening every time the car is driven.
Outside of the lawyer's concerns, what is the effect on my Civic's engine?
i bought the extended warranty when i got my car, but i also got the letter some time ago. so far i have had zero issues with oil smelling like gas, im currently at 31k miles. hopefully i dont run into any issues, but only time will tell.