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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
ServiceNews Article June 2015 A15060E Version 1 Automatic Transmission Shifts into Park by Itself? Understanding Auto Park Mode AFFECTED VEHICLES All models with 9-speed automatic transmission If you’re wondering why Hondas with 9-speed automatic transmission shift into Park by themselves, it’s because of a convenience feature called Auto Park Mode. This feature … Read more
ServiceNews Article June 2015 A15060F Version 1 New ATF and Fluid Naming Convention AFFECTED VEHICLES All models with 9-speed automatic transmission Honda’s 9-speed automatic transmission uses new technologies and shares very few components with our current 5- or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Because of this, it requires a specially formulated transmission fluid: ATF-Type 3.1. … Read more