In a Pinch, OK to Use ATF Type 3.0 in a 9-Speed Automatic Transmission – Acura

Acura

ServiceNews Article July 2015 B15070E Version 1   In a Pinch, OK to Use ATF Type 3.0 in a 9-Speed Automatic Transmission   AFFECTED VEHICLES All models with 9-speed automatic transmission Although our service repair info specifically states that you must use only ATF Type 3.1 in a 9-speed automatic transmission, this ATF isn’t yet …

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HFL Microphone Concern? Don’t Replace the Front Individual Map Light Assembly – 2015-2016 Honda CR-V

2016 Honda CR-V

ServiceNews Article             November 2016 A15070C Version 2   HFL Microphone Concern? Don’t Replace the Front Individual Map Light Assembly   AFFECTED VEHICLES 2015−16 CR-V (EX and above) EDITOR’S NOTE: This article revises the one posted in July 2015. Changes are highlighted in yellow. On 2015−16 CR-Vs (EX and above), the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) and …

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Don’t Use Leak Check Dye in These Vehicles! – 2003-2015 Honda

Honda

ServiceNews Article August 2015 A15070B Version 2   Don’t Use Leak Check Dye in These Vehicles!   EDITOR’S NOTE: This article revises the one posted in July 2015.  Changes are highlighted in yellow. AFFECTED VEHICLES General Information Planning on using a leak check dye to help find a leak?  Here’s the current list of vehicles …

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CVT Grinds or Whines or Won’t Move in Any Gear – 2000-2014 Honda

2014 Honda Insight

ServiceNews Article             June 2015 A15060G Version 1   CVT Grinds or Whines or Won’t Move in Any Gear   AFFECTED VEHICLES 2000−05 Civic HX, 2003−11 Civic Hybrid CVT, 2000−06 Insight, and 2010−14 Insight EDITOR’S NOTE: This article replaces “CVT Grinds or Won’t Move in Any Gear,” posted in May 2006. Does the CVT grind …

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Condensation in Semi-Sealed Headlights is Normal – 2015-2016 Honda Fit

2016 Honda Fit

ServiceNews Article June 2015 A15060C Version 1   Condensation in Semi-Sealed Headlights is Normal   AFFECTED VEHICLES 2015–16 Fit Noticing condensation (fog) inside the headlight assemblies?  Well, this is completely normal. These headlight assemblies are a semi-sealed design with ventilation holes that are for preventing heat deformation.  However, when it ventilates, it will also include …

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