Honda Problems: $1200 Oil Leak on Accord AND Pilot Leaves MY Daughter Stranded

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@CarWizard 3 ай бұрын

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@eugenet6632 3 ай бұрын

The alternator has died because most likely was constantly trying to change the about to be dead battery by pulling higher amps all day long. Test and replace your battery as a regular maintenance item periodically

@pepeshopping 3 ай бұрын

Cheap cheap, ignorant, passive people ALWAYS pay more!

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 3 ай бұрын

@pepeshopping Chill dude chill

@tommorgan1291 3 ай бұрын

Good point!

@longnguyen-zu1qe 3 ай бұрын

Test it every 5 years😊

@LilShay27 3 ай бұрын

100%

@mississippiwaterswatters3974 3 ай бұрын

Grimes has a great voice for KZfaq! He is easy to understand when explaining jobs he does. I like listening to him!

@bluecar5556 3 ай бұрын

The accord is 2006-2007 (LED tail lights) to celebrate the Accord's 30th anniversary. 2008 was the first year of the next generation.

@MrNicks-gn8jc 3 ай бұрын

Now I was thinking the same thing....and I currently own a grey, 2007 Honda Accord

@werdlyfe9577 2 ай бұрын

06-07 7th gens with the k24 are probably the best accords ever made. 230k miles is nothing lol

@MrNicks-gn8jc 2 ай бұрын

@@werdlyfe9577 Agreed

@MrUGA2010 2 ай бұрын

of course; plus that service position of the good, Honda does that forever

@joehemmerling1602 Ай бұрын

I miss my 2007 accord ,best car I ever owned!Now I have a 2013 Pilot decent SUV ,but has had a few more issues than the Accord ever did.

@ulverop 3 ай бұрын

Only had an alternator, or a dynamo as we call it here in Norway, fail on me once. I had a Ford Sierra wagon and I was on my way from Narvik to Bodø, a trip of about 185 miles. As a part of the drive you'll have to take a ferry that takes about 25 minutes, and guess where my alternator died? Yep! On the ferry! Car was completely dead when I was about to start it to drive off the ferry. In trying to do a temporary fix I had to stay on the ferry back to where I came from and then back again before I was able to drive off. Got a jump from a truck driver who came onboard on my second trip over the fjord and he was kind enough to lend me two batteries he happened to have with him in his truck. I was able to drive to Bodø with as little accessories as possible turned on, and got the alternator fixed there. Met up with the truck driver and gave him his batteries back along with a nice bottle of cognac... 😊

@volvo09 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, what a nice fella! I sat with a guy with 30 minutes to recharge his battery with jumper cables after his alternator left him stranded. I noticed the dim hazard lights and figured that was what happened. He was almost home so I recharged the battery with my car and told him to keep everything off, don't stop anywhere, just go right home. He most likely made it home the 10 miles.

@pepeshopping 3 ай бұрын

Not the same thing! A dynamo has permanent magnets. An alternator uses an external power source to create the field.

@ulverop 3 ай бұрын

@@pepeshopping In English yes. In Norwegian we use the same word for both.

@georgebettiol8338 3 ай бұрын

@@pepeshopping As per the Oxford dictionary, a dynamo is a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy - period. In most English speaking countries, 'we' differentiate the two types of automotive dynamo as a generator and alternator. The generator, which was predominantly used up until the early to mid 1960s, uses a commutator with brushes to convert AC to DC current, whilst an alternator uses a rectifier that incorporates diodes to convert AC to DC current. The alternator is more efficient than a generator - and notably does not require an external power source to generate electrical energy - i.e. when the alternator pulley is rotated, alternating current (AC) passes through a magnetic field and an electrical current is generated. In most modern cars that use an alternator, the battery should never be disconnected whislt the engine is running because the transient voltage spikes produced by an alternator can damage the vehicle's ECU and other onboard electronics.

@kellismith4329 2 ай бұрын

A magneto

@billschomburg6853 3 ай бұрын

I had all of the gaskets replaced on my '96 Civic before it got totaled two years ago. It was just under $2k, but it included the head gasket. But my car also had 220,000 miles on it and it was 24 years old at the time, so it wasn't any shock to me. And it was still cheaper than buying a new car at the time.

@imnotawasteoftime 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 97 civic last May. Engine, trans, a/c & heat all worked. $1k, but needed WAY more maintenance repairs than what I thought. Like wizard said, you find 1 thing, and it keeps snowballing the more you look to find the actual culprit of something. The car is practically new now lmao. $6k in parts, doing all work myself, other than a wheel alignment. Could've just bought a newer car, but at least now I have something that looks kinda nice that you don't see every day 🤷. A lowered 90s civic with shiny (cheap) wheels tends to turn heads of all ages anywhere you go, even if it's not 100% car show worthy lol

@billschomburg6853 2 ай бұрын

@@imnotawasteoftime The 6th gen Civics were some of the most popular ones ever made. I replaced almost everything on mine and I would still be driving it had someone not backed into me.

@cochiloco7974 2 ай бұрын

In 2020 you you spent almost 2,000 dollars on a car that was worth half the price your mechanic screwed you over just like this guy 1200 for an oil leak that wasn’t even bad it’s was little drops he said himself he could of just told the customer just add oil as needed no need to spend 1200 oil is cheap I bet he was hoping to upsell a timing chain job and charge more than what that car is worth the real fix here was just add oil as needed not unless it’s pouring out oil

@billschomburg6853 2 ай бұрын

@@cochiloco7974 Yes, but I ended up getting $4400 dollars for it when it was totaled about a year later, so it didn't matter to me that much. And now I've got a much newer Civic which will likely last just as long.

@richardstone5241 3 ай бұрын

I learned a long time ago that when I get a vehicle paid off I continue to make a $300.00 payment into a car repair savings account. That way, I don't get in trouble financially when the vehicle needs maintenance, tires or mechanical repair. Then when the time comes to buy a new / used car the amount left in the vehicle savings account can be used as a down payment or maybe an outright purchase.

@omardevonlittle3817 3 ай бұрын

if thats your plan youd be MUCH better off leasing new vehicles and starting a business if you dont already own one

@petrosaguilar8916 2 ай бұрын

@@omardevonlittle3817start the business then lease as a write off. Otherwise you're throwing away money each month.

@Amored_Red_Ranger 2 күн бұрын

That’s a good idea

@petrosaguilar8916 2 күн бұрын

@@omardevonlittle3817 what kind of business you suggest he should start?

@Starman-yt8lj 3 ай бұрын

That old battery is probably what killed the alternator.

@MarkMyWordsXx 2 ай бұрын

Maybe the death blow but 230k is alot for the stock alternator no surprise it died

@danle-mesurier7870 3 ай бұрын

Had 2002 Accord. I replaced an alternator, which was not charging battery. Soon later, I believed it was for nothing. Alternator was fine. Knock sensor was telling alternator not to charge. It would blow a fuse alternator would stop charging. Two shops could not figure out, they would change fuse and send me on my way. Out of frustration I took a look, seen broken wire. Did not think it was linked to the alternator or knew it was or what the Knock sensor was. Turned out to be lynch pin to my problems, crazy.

@MrSamPhoenix 2 ай бұрын

I love working on Honda/Acura vehicles. Super easy, straight to the point, and extremely logically placed parts.

@WWRD1234 3 ай бұрын

Wizard, you're working on my car today. I have a 13 Honda Pilot. I've had it 8 years Absolutely. Love it, have had no problems with it. Ever did the big tune up timing belt water pump all polleys

@ricebike 2 ай бұрын

Did the valve adjustment, check /change the pcv, new plugs, transmission, transfer case, and rear differential fluid change as well?

@ericdoe2318 3 ай бұрын

I had a 1999 Mercedes c-230 Kompressor. I changed the factory battery in the year 2015… the battery lasted 16 years with no problems!!

@burntnougat5341 3 ай бұрын

Same case with my W166 ML. Still on original battery

@garnetshaw 2 ай бұрын

Holy ive had 3 pilots and never saw that 3rd spot for hood support. Alway thought it was too low. Thanks

@mr2_mike 2 ай бұрын

How's your alternator doing?

@ericdoe2318 2 ай бұрын

@@mr2_mike car did great with the new battery for about two more years untill some drunk pulled right out in from of me…. I miss that car I should have bought it back from the insurance auction and fixed it but I don’t get it done.

@dcola123 2 ай бұрын

Don't you love blanket statements like you should change a battery after 5 years no matter what. I just changed the OE battery on my BMW after 12 years, and the alternator is just fine, BTW.

@stoneyj1a1 2 ай бұрын

I bought a brand new 2001 Civic LX when I was 20 back in 2000. I was ecstatic and relieved to finally have a Honda since they last forever, or so I thought. Of course this was a new model Civic year. And the transmission failed after 5 years and 92,000 miles. I have had a used Ford Focus and 2 used Toyotas since then and I'm sticking with Toyota forever.

@sf49ersjshark2 12 күн бұрын

98 accord 477kmi. 5sp maybe an older honda? I think wizard says autos have some trannie problems or maybe it was scottie.

@emmanuelrodriguez1043 3 ай бұрын

Great video, BTW THE ACCORD IS EITHER 2006-2007. After 08 it was a new design.

@roberts681 2 ай бұрын

This is 2007 Accord

@mr2_mike 2 ай бұрын

Yup. Missing the steering wheel radio controls and the heated leather seats, alloy wheels and sunroof options. Great little car.

@ten132 2 ай бұрын

But why are you yelling?

@angel._.3114 2 ай бұрын

I agree ik right away it was a 7th gen so between 07- 03. Definitely not a 09 lol.

@pauljarvis7259 3 ай бұрын

Wife's 2000 Toyota Echo ran for over 12 years on the original battery, despite living in Toronto...

@annettesurfer 3 ай бұрын

I left our 2000 Toyota Echo sitting in our backyard untouched for 17 years and I'm shocked that it still runs. Of course the alternator and the heater blower fan was frozen so I had to replace those as well as replacing the battery, brakes, tires, IAC valve, fuel injectors, and the fluids but it runs great for a 24 year old car.

@victormontanez6969 2 ай бұрын

Because is Toyota🤣

@keithbellair9508 2 ай бұрын

Whoopie do, you saved $100

@majist0 2 ай бұрын

Try over $200 now buddy. Batteries are expensive and most garbage auto parts store models only go 3 years.

@marko7843 2 ай бұрын

Being mounted under the back seat, and rated at 1,000 CCA, I got 13 years out of the original Delco in my '97 Riviera. Even then Ionly killed it because: 1. You can't add water to the batteries with the special venting system, and 2. I misunderstood the Battery Rundown Protection and left the parking lights on all night...

@redmustangredmustang 3 ай бұрын

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@SamslamminCars 3 ай бұрын

The front valve cover, VTEC solenoid & PCV valve O-ring can all cause leaking which will cover the Alternator if leaking. J-series engines are awesome!!!

@dlzchaos588 3 ай бұрын

Literally just said this lol. Although I didn’t mention the PCR valve O-Ring since I usually just do all the seals on the valve covers. In the parts catalog I think Honda calls the solenoid a spool valve so that’s what I called it lol

@SamslamminCars 3 ай бұрын

@@dlzchaos588 it spools up the oil for pressure so makes sense. PCV is located by the left/driver side on the upgraded/updated 3.5. Forgot to mention

@ricebike 2 ай бұрын

@@SamslamminCarsthe tip of the pcv broke off inside the valve cover for a 2005 Acura MDX 😢 Had to take the cover off and pick out the pieces Thank goodness the front cover is easy to access (vs the rear cover)😅

@zako23 2 ай бұрын

That's exactly what happened to my 2009 pilot last year and I went through 3 alternators!!!!!!! Until they found the leak that was causing the short.

@bryanx590 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2006 Accord V6. Alternator went dead, its 190k and maybe oil leaked on it. Replaced it with a Denso Reman from Denso, $150, Honda wanted $830 for the same part only and they said Honda is better than Denso, its the same part, lol. So that and a new Battery is replaced. I am replacing the Cam Thrust Cover Gaskets, ERG Gasket and, PCB Valve. Those look like its leaking from those places. What about valve covers? I probably will pay Honda to do since they want $500 for both banks. Any suggestions?

@WWRD1234 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Love your show. Watch it every time

@Henry_Jones 3 ай бұрын

Jesus drove a Honda but didn’t talk about it. “For I did not speak of my own accord” - John 12:49

@chrismayer3919 2 ай бұрын

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@Keychain-vm9tj 2 ай бұрын

Looooool

@4EyedFox Ай бұрын

And he let the disciples use it: Acts 2:1-“….the disciples were in one accord…”

@chrismayer3919 Ай бұрын

@@4EyedFox especially since they were so CIVIC minded! 🥸😆

@tristanpage6805 3 ай бұрын

Great honest content. Look forward to seeing more

@ericwilson2585 2 ай бұрын

My mom's 02' Accord V6 just turned 280k miles. The gas tank replacement was a crazy job. Power steering transfer lines were pretty nuts too.

@Amored_Red_Ranger 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2012 Accord with 207k on it. The only thing I’ve replaced on it was the power steering pump. Honda truly makes an awesome car.

@404notfound..... 2 ай бұрын

We bought a 2017 suv brand new. We immediately switched the entire driveline to amsoil full synthetics, rust proof ever year & apply a paint sealant every 6 months. It's running better then brand new.

@user-mr3lf3yw7e 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Wiz! I loved how you explain how to diagnose and repair a vehicle.

@Omar02669 3 ай бұрын

that’s not the original battery. that’s a replacement. honda batteries from the factory are all black usually with no markings only on the top.

@JSFGuy 3 ай бұрын

3:31 The only time batteries last that long or better when they are in the trunk or the aft section like the Volvo XC90/70. My 2005 made it to 2018 on original battery. Away from the engine heat.

@maxineadderley5378 3 ай бұрын

My battery on my 2005 Ford Explorer lasted until 2018 as well

@512Born 3 ай бұрын

@@maxineadderley5378do u like ur explorer?

@JSFGuy 3 ай бұрын

@@maxineadderley5378 In what climate? What part of the country?

@juschillin1283 3 ай бұрын

I had an 08 s60 and the battery lasted 3 years. But that is because of the Texas heat. It was garage kept too

@volvo09 3 ай бұрын

I bought a 93 Volvo 940 in 02 (battery under hood) and it had the factory battery! Date was on it. I was shocked. Half the water was gone... I refilled it and used it for a few months but replaced it since I did not trust it! Almost 10 years old.

@sausagefingers2885 3 ай бұрын

3.6 Honda has a vvt solenoid near the dipstick. Its gasket can fail and leak oil directly onto the alternator and ruin it. Fixed a few myself. In fact, the new alternator had a warning sticker about it.

@trippm4036 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. This is most likely why the alternator failed. You're probably going to be replacing it again in a year.

@MrSamPhoenix 2 ай бұрын

You mean the 3.5L V6?

@mattbickford2640 2 ай бұрын

Just to highlight this point, honda even released a step by step "tech tip" video on their service system on that issue and how to replace the gaskets(that have likely gone flat), the new alternator will fail a few months later if this is overlooked/neglected(former honda tech, have seen this situation happen)

@robs.8629 2 ай бұрын

Had the vvt gasket fail and ruin my alternator at 110k and 140k miles.

@LarryL619 2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what happened to my 2016 Honda Odyssey a few months ago at 106K miles. VVT solenoid slowly leaked oil and it’s directly above the alternator. It eventually killed the alternator and it was blackened when we pulled it. We replaced the VVT solenoid gasket but it was still leaking. The replacement alternator also died within a few hundred miles so we had to do it all over again. I think the alternator died because it was a bad remanufactured alternator. Luckily it was under warranty and it was replaced stress free by RockAuto. The VVT solenoid no longer leaks and the alternator had been going strong for the last 2 oil changes. But now I have another oil leak somewhere…

@peterlangels2015 3 ай бұрын

Good episode! !My multibelt went off the pulley, on highway, disableing my alternator, AC-compressor and electric powersteering pump. I could drive to a workshop, ended up fixing the pulley, and chaniging the AC-condensor and refilling the AC-system. Struck a moose 2 months later, totaling the car. 2006 Peugoet 307, 1.6 petrol, 120000 miles

@russrockino-rr0864 2 ай бұрын

I have had two alternators fail on me during my 45 years driving. Two different vehicles. Both failures happened right in the middle of busy Freeway Traffic. Lights dimming, wipers slowing down, radio shutting off by itself, Charge light flickering or full on. Both times, I sensed trouble, and very carefully started moving over in to the Breakdown Lane. Great Video, Thanks for sharing.

@donh215 3 ай бұрын

7th gen Accords (03-07) are the best either 2.4 i4 and 3.0 V6. Both engines are bulletproof with routine maintenance

@bluoval3481 3 ай бұрын

6th gen (1998-2002) Accords are also at the top for reliability, especially the 4-cylinder 5-speeds which are rare.

@ej1025 3 ай бұрын

5th gen is also quite awesome. 6th gen coupe is probably best looking IMO.

@cifrancgx 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2004 Acura TSX (which outside of North America was the Honda Accord Euro R) that turns 21 yrs next month and has just over 295,000 miles on it.

@stormix5755 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, that Accord in the video doesn't look like an '09. It looks like an '06 or 7. I wonder why the car wizard got the model year wrong, or maybe it's made in a different market or something.

@georgeklimes7604 2 ай бұрын

True, but some had some bad transmissions.

@K0Kaz 3 ай бұрын

My parents have one of those Accords (it's a 06/07; an 09 is the next generation) so I guess I might have this job to look forward to. Some 90s Hondas had a service position where you moved the BOTTOM of the prop, but they made it easier in the 2000s to this style.

@ceezauto213 3 ай бұрын

Exactly, it has to be an 03-07 accord

@malachy1847 3 ай бұрын

Honda CRV MK 11 would also have that,"Service" position cut out on my Hood...my mechanic loves that idea, small things like that matter.

@chfpontiac5849 3 ай бұрын

Incorrect. The next gen started for the 2008 model year.

@Tochinoki 3 ай бұрын

My 06 crv is still strong af. Most reliable loyal car I've ever owned. 170k going strong. This job is worth it for 200k miles of flawless service.

@namegoesherenone6449 3 ай бұрын

It's actually not hard to do, and not a $1200 job. I did it in about 4 hours, I was changing valve cover gasket so I kept going.

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I don’t want to hate but it wasn’t smooth lol i heard him change his tone and i was like hmm sounds like an ad coming 😂and boom sooners out , no hate got to make money

@rc846 3 ай бұрын

when I went to toyota for a new Alternator @ $350.00. the guy says "Maybe you only need the Brushes" @ $12.00 a set. easy to change. It did the trick...now in working order.

@chfpontiac5849 3 ай бұрын

That's a great dealer parts guy to have!

@Syncopia 3 ай бұрын

9/10 times that's all they need

@alexanderstefanov6474 2 ай бұрын

The only things that can fail on an alternator, unless it's had water damage, are brushes and bearings. Refurbishing them is very very cheap

@keithbellair9508 2 ай бұрын

What a tight wad

@yafois988 2 ай бұрын

@rc846 Good job! Ive done that for 55 year, no need to be Stupid and pay 20 times more for the $12 part all it needed. LOL, What kind of a fool would pay $350 when you can pay $12 and two hoe=rs easy fun Task?

@justin_time 2 ай бұрын

That Honda hood trick is amazing! I wish I had known about that a decade ago. Thank you so much for sharing!!

@HotRod-wv4vm 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2004 Honda Element with almost 230,000 miles and am the original owner. I have replaced the vtec solenoid and starter. In addition intake manifold gasket which was replaced twice, second time it was under warranty. The battery was replaced by Honda for free as when I took it for service they forgot to connect the wire that connects to the frame and they killed the battery. Honda service manager actually drove out to where I was stranded, about a mile from the dealership, where I had done the service and he knew right away what it was. He installed a new battery at no cost. I actually replaced the valve cover with a powder coated one and to prevent leaks Honda recommends putting Honda Bond at each corner. This car has been relatively trouble free. I love your channel 😮

@alexandermartincausey7333 3 ай бұрын

Can't believe the Wizard didn't know about Honda service positions. I've known about it since I was a teenager. But hey, you learn something new every day.

@Bdamazyn 3 ай бұрын

I immediately checked my 01 Accord and sure enough, there it is 🤦🏻

@mjbuisse 3 ай бұрын

It’s waaaay better than VW Audi service position.

@Xaver-kk8fr 3 ай бұрын

@@DaveP-uv1mlusually they just disconnect the gas struts and use a hood prop. The gas struts are there more for the owner than the service techs, Honda is moving away from them in their newer vehicles because 1) they’re not need, and 2) it’s cheaper and more reliable with a metal prop.

@EmoDKTsuchiya 3 ай бұрын

94-01 DB/DC Integras have it but it's probably even older than that.

@Anon1mous 3 ай бұрын

Because not many Hondas come to his shop. Same for Toyota I bet.

@GuyChapman 3 ай бұрын

Heh! My bro is a former Honda tech, he showed me the service position, and I found that it was also present on a lot of Volvos, too, prior to the advent of gas struts. 700/900 series, for example.

@LaurentiusTriarius 2 ай бұрын

My newer BMW do it too but you need a special tool, not even joking, of course I got the AliExpress version 😂

@RedFox3226 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the service notch on the hood. Ben driving a 2013 Honda Fit for 11 years (absolutely great vehicle) and never knew about it . Opened the hood and there it was!

@rubenrosales725 3 ай бұрын

My 94 civic has the same service position I love it makes working on it pleasantly easy

@panzermensch1577 3 ай бұрын

Alternator died on me actually going from school. Luckily I did some testing beforehand and already ordered one on the way. Swapped it in, had O'Reilly put a new battery in for warranty, truck is back and happy

@keithbellair9508 2 ай бұрын

Well whoopie do

@71rcode72 2 ай бұрын

We have an 06 4 cylinder Accord with 205k. I adjusted the valves 6 months ago after running 3 or 4 varieties of full synthetic oil over the past 17 years. The camshaft lobes looked absolutely new and perfect zero wear. We also drop two and a half quarts of ATF and replace with OEM fluid every 20,000k still shifts like new. Amazing car

@supermarioblue64 3 ай бұрын

That's an 03-07 accord. Only reason I know, is I have an 2009, and it's the body style after that. I also had this problem, since they were taking off the timing cover, I elected to replace all the timing components while a little early, they were in there. (I also did water pump, thermostat, and of course the coolant, and an oil change.) Also just had recently the VVT oil seals down as well on my k24 engine.

@mtfan 2 ай бұрын

My wife’s old ‘15 Impreza had a hood service position as well and it was nice to use when doing even routine service.

@exlimited3938 2 ай бұрын

Yup. I found that early on with my 2012 Impreza Sport Limited. Ever since then, I look for something similar on every car hood I open up.

@donmynack 2 ай бұрын

My son's 2011 Accord had a leaky steering pump from the previous owner, which dumped power steering fluid all over the alternator below it. Replaced the power steering pump, then the alternator, then the new alternator was not charging the battery and it would run out of charge after a while. Power was fine coming out of the alternator so I hit the forums and did a few things they suggested, none worked, then figured it was probably some kind of ground issue in the old wiring and just did a "Big 3" ground wire replacement and another 4 gauge wire running directly from the alternator + to the battery. Solved the issue.

@michaelmanke8656 3 ай бұрын

My parents bought a brand-new vw beetle 1300 in 1967. The battery lasted 12 years. The batteries at the VW Beetle are installed under the back seat. Therefore, these batteries are not exposed to the weather conditions - they had kept almost all for so long at the time.

@heiner71 3 ай бұрын

Until they eventually fell through the floor.

@rqstaffan 3 ай бұрын

A bit like our family's 1972 MGB. The only problem for us is that we have 2 in-line 6v batteries, not one 12v battery, and road dirt and tar builds up in the connector cable over time, so every year or so we have to pull it all apart for a big clean to reduce the resistance.

@michaelmanke8656 2 ай бұрын

This is true!° German car - rust was enemy no. 1 - unfortunately. @@heiner71

@michaelmanke8656 2 ай бұрын

The old mgb was a caracter - a beautiful car. @@rqstaffan

@smithwesson7149 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info on the other hole in hood for support rod! Just went out and checked my daughter's 2019 Pilot and it also has it. Will start using that when changing oil, air filters, and routine under hood inspections.

@walter.bellini 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful video, thank you

@donaldsanders7234 3 ай бұрын

My 1990 Honda Accord original Battery lasted 8+ years in New York, Vermont and finally Arizona weather. The Best driving, smooth riding excellent car I ever owned. Hampshire Green 4 door 5sp EX. After 300k miles and 26 years, I had to let it go because I was moving to another state and could not afford to transport it. Loved that car.. 3 peddles all the way!!

@dddevildogg 3 ай бұрын

I will back up your statement- My 1990 Accord (KL California made in Japan) had an Interstate that lasted 7 years,now the car has 278k miles and I'll never get rid of it.5Speed LX ,even the original A/C stuff is working like new-39 degrees cold in 90 degree weather THIS is why they no longer build them this good.Defies capitalist Ideals

@leetos.4915 3 ай бұрын

Was it automatic or manual? Nice

@IgoZoom1 3 ай бұрын

'90-'93 (4th gen) were the best Accords ever made! My sister had a '91 DX that had 310k on it when she sold it, Dad had a '93 EX with almost 300k on it when he traded for his '04 (now at 325k) and I had a white/blue '92 EX that I totaled with only 190k. I have missed that car every day for 18 years!

@Anon1mous 3 ай бұрын

90-93 Honda Accords were the best!

@Henry_Jones 3 ай бұрын

Honda sticks were always the best. Smooth buttery shifts that are not notchy like subarus and saabs, perfect clutch thats not to grippy like nissan clutches, but not to slow to engage ether. My 88 Prelude sI to this day is the best stick Ive ever driven.

@timothyforce1949 3 ай бұрын

I will still get Hondas over most brands, any day of the week. Especially over GM.

@keithbellair9508 2 ай бұрын

My vette will smoke your honda junk

@scottarmen9097 2 ай бұрын

Yeah GM is brutal, never again.

@williampowell2722 2 ай бұрын

had several GM vehicles no major problems hundreds of thousands of miles. not everything works for everyone

@jenna_jayy 2 ай бұрын

I got a 2009 Corolla from my girlfriend. She talked a big game and said it was in perfect condition. We drove it to my parents house that lives in the same state as her. I let the car sit for two days while we settled in. When it was my turn to drive it finally it didn’t start. I gave her this look of disappointment and she guaranteed me she just replaced a battery maybe a few years ago. Then I start getting worried it was the alternator which would’ve been worse. My boyfriend owns a business and has a fleet account with AutoZone so I drove it up there. They took the battery out and noticed it was from 2017. She bought the car in 2018. She would not stop apologizing. I found more things wrong with it. I had to spend $700 just to get it safe on the road for my drive back to Colorado. I got a really good deal on the scar so I wasn’t gonna sweat it but from the tires, new brakes, etc. she rode this thing into the ground. I don’t regret the purchase because it’s a Toyota but even though if they’re your friend, buyer beware!!! lol 😂

@99gagtx 3 ай бұрын

I also had good luck with the factory original AC Delco battery lasting 9-10 years old, on my last 3 cars. Great to see your Honda original battery lasted a really long time too.

@carnut5562 3 ай бұрын

Honda batteries aren’t what they used to be. I had to replace the battery on my 2020 Civic Si after just 2 years.

@volvo09 3 ай бұрын

Mine was trashed in my 09 by 14. I noticed it when I left my lights on and 5 minutes later the battery was dead. Weirdly I found a brand new AAA battery on the side of the road in 17 that looked like it fell out of the battery truck, and it was my size! I put it in and it's been working since! But it's old now and I keep it on a tender... The car is just a fun good weather car now.

@LOBrien_ 3 ай бұрын

I believe my Third Gen Prius has that extra hood slot, I remember it being super useful removing the windshield cowl. Any work that requires access behind the engine made it super easy.

@alpine1600s 3 ай бұрын

OMG. A self-confessed Prius owner. You are brave. 🧐

@LOBrien_ 3 ай бұрын

@@alpine1600s45 mpg, no shame here!

@ianriggs 2 ай бұрын

😂 @@alpine1600s

@grantman64 2 ай бұрын

In 2022, my mother's 2011 Ford Escape started having trouble starting after sitting over night. Suspected the alternator, but it tested out OK, so I turned my attention to the battery. It just wouldn't hold a charge. When I removed the old battery, I checked the date code and was stunned to find that the car still had its original battery, 11 years later!

@tommorgan1291 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@blossom2174 3 ай бұрын

My 2010 F150 is on the original battery. My 2001 Honda Civic battery lasted 15 years and did not fail. The battery still started the car when it was -10f, but was getting weak.

@chfpontiac5849 3 ай бұрын

You're lucky. My last (2013) and current (2018) F150s both needed new batteries at almost exactly 5 years. Dad's Silverado was the same.

@tommcintosh7241 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2004 Honda accord 4 cylinder same car with 314,000 miiles ! She's got more blow by than exhaust! Uses a quart every 500 miles ! The alternator died a couple of weeks ago and I got one at a pick n pull for $26 bucks !

@trundlepufpendants 2 ай бұрын

Jesus dude get ur honda life together 😂

@mcgubber3500 2 ай бұрын

$150 an hour, I am so glad I do my own work. Had no idea that’s what it was these days. Great video bro

@dowsa1234 2 ай бұрын

so close to 1 mil subs dude great!

@modelmanjohn 3 ай бұрын

On that accord, doing all that, might as well do the timing chain as well.

@kevinbarry71 3 ай бұрын

The chain is fine. It's not a European or American engine

@kellismith4329 2 ай бұрын

@@kevinbarry71until it’s not

@kevinbarry71 2 ай бұрын

@@kellismith4329 until it's not what? Until the chain is stretched? That's going to happen long after this car is junked for other reasons

@ricebike 2 ай бұрын

That timing chain engine has flat tappets? Then they should add that to the job (valve adjustment) and spark plugs if not done at around the 210,000 mile mark

@milan1969 3 ай бұрын

Long time viewer here, great job to you and your better half....she makes the show!....Never forget Hoovie, great guy...We all enjoy the presentation!

@CorySpears1978 2 ай бұрын

I have an 08 Odyssey. I’ve replaced Valve cover gaskets, spool, rear main seal, alternator, power steering pump, power steering reservoir, power steering rack, oil filter housing gasket, and oil pan gasket. Completely worth it. My 23 Odyssey was almost 60k out the door. Love my 08. Fix it and stop going into debt like everyone else. 👍💯

@Slimjim260 3 ай бұрын

Your building is BOSS!

@matthewmcdonald9107 2 ай бұрын

I love your channel Car Wizard. There’s something therapeutic about your videos.

@darrellsaunders4267 3 ай бұрын

I had A 91 Firebird....the original battery lasted 9 years.

@senanfoutchedjev2401 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I like the comment below about the dying battery. Mine is about 3 years old, on a Honda civic 2006. I will have to test it but its Banner one of the finest and toughest. Thanks.

@jamestyndall529 2 ай бұрын

The alternator on my 99 Honda CRV died on the way to my nephew's graduation from college

@tomislavplaysguitar 3 ай бұрын

I think people forget that even toyotas and hondas can have BMW-like oil leaks and failures which can come with high costs. Please for the love of god love your cars and maintain them. Even if its simplistic.

@TenFalconsMusic 3 ай бұрын

...but with late model BMWs, just out of warranty breakdowns are guaranteed. Usually more in the shop than on the dealership's lot.

@tomislavplaysguitar 3 ай бұрын

@@TenFalconsMusic Kinda true. Even under warranty, some people don't maintain their cars. A lot of car drivers of german cars I've seen here in Germany ignore oil leaks A LOT. Hell, I even hear timing chain rattles like crazy here. A lot of people just don't love their cars at all. Tho you're definitely right with what you're saying, it's a scummy tactic being used by more and more manufacturers in the past few years

@lvsqcsl 3 ай бұрын

I KNOW they forget. Just because there is a stylized "T" or an "H" on the front does not mean it doesn't need to be maintained. They like their maintenance just like any other car does. Yes, things fail on them as well. They might have LESS failures, but failures none the less.

@burntnougat5341 3 ай бұрын

@TenFalconsMusic b48 and b58 engines appear to be faring decently well. Time will tell how long the termoplastics last

@tomislavplaysguitar 3 ай бұрын

@@burntnougat5341 Yeah. Im surprised by the B58. Probably my favorite modern engine. I'm still a sucker for the M54B30 and N52B30. That naturally aspirated inline 6 cylinder sound will never get old

@benchmark3332 3 ай бұрын

Lol, here in the Florida heat batteries last 1-3 years.

@richardepstein3494 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I know-just happened to me on my 2018 Crosstrek.

@trundlepufpendants 2 ай бұрын

@richardepstein3494 those also use a frail 25 group size- doesnt even come in the 3 year warranty variety

@alfyer5 3 ай бұрын

I just replaced the battery on my 2014 civic. It still worked and had no issues but it was testing weak and I didn’t want to get stranded so I changed it just in case a couple months ago. Lasted 10 years.

@haroldsmith3607 3 ай бұрын

My 2014 Ridgeline has the same hood. Haven't had to use the service notch yet. 66K. After watching the Wizard for a couple of years, I'm glad it's the Sport model, no digital bells and whistles to go wrong.

@brandonmorris2513 3 ай бұрын

Wizard , that’s a Honda replacement battery . Not the factory one.

@theadventuresofjavier8698 3 ай бұрын

Yup

@theswissmechanic 3 ай бұрын

Yep. 100-Month Prorate batteries are replacements. Factory ones are labeled differently. But of course, many sales departments let their new inventory cars rot in storage, deeply discharge the battery so many 'NEW' cars are not coming with their factory batteries because most Sales Departments don't perform the basic duties outlined in the Dealer Operations manual......testing the battery health of their inventory. And on the NEWER cars with EFB batteries (Enhanced Flooded), those bad boys are $400-600 a pop, with NO aftermarket equivalent available. They're also on backorder, and my sales department keeps letting them deeply discharge from sitting in storage, awaiting sale.

@dlzchaos588 3 ай бұрын

If it did die on their lot then they were supposed to remove the 100 month sticker as that warranty only applies if the customer bought the battery. That’s why that edge is perforated so it can be removed easily for instances like this. It is a replacement battery though

@theswissmechanic 3 ай бұрын

@dlzchaos588 we're never told to remove anything, though the 36 month coverage where it costs the owner nothing is generally the exact same as the factory battery and treated as such. I don't think I've ever seen a replacement battery have that removed from it. But when a dealer cuts your diag and you only get the 0.3 for replacing a battery (even if it takes an hour because it requires a GR8/DCA-8000 test to confirm a bad battery), battery jobs are literally just "put it in, reset driving sensors, out the door and on to work that pays the bills"

@mistersecret88 3 ай бұрын

Made by panosonic

@snookluvr2913 3 ай бұрын

Love your channel!! Have a 2002 Honda Odyssey, 308k miles, that has been leaking oil for several years now. Realized it was probably the oil pump o ring and decided to bite the bullet and replace it myself. Really wasn't that bad and now have a leak free car! Who knows how long it will last. Love this car. Maybe I'll reach 400k??

@CRAPO2011 2 ай бұрын

Damn 308k that's good I also have a 2002 Ody ,211k leaks a little ends up by oil pan,plug area. Just swapped out the original radiator that started leaking by the cap area (bought a DENSO first time fit, should have sprung for the OEM ).

@jaurequi25 2 ай бұрын

The accord job was interesting.

@wolfgang383 2 ай бұрын

I got one w 250k on it and still running strong just now I’m having a issue with my fuel pump and ignition switch. havnt found the issue yet

@CRAPO2011 2 ай бұрын

@@wolfgang383 fuel pump? Does it intermittently shut off ? Yet sometimes started fine. If so could be the PGM FI relay

@wolfgang383 2 ай бұрын

@@CRAPO2011yes it starts up fine , but after a while when it gets to normal temperature it either shuts off while running or won’t even start at all.

@williamsaad6833 3 ай бұрын

My friend showed me too how the hood could be even more open. Use it all the time!

@ladellhill7103 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎊 🎉

@RoyalDudeness 3 ай бұрын

Wizard, You should have bought her a BMW😛

@peterpanini96 3 ай бұрын

Even hondas break... 😂😂😂specially when you dont like boyfriend. 😂

@awesomeness7117 3 ай бұрын

Dude I work on Hondas on a daily they break all the time

@Keactions 3 ай бұрын

@@awesomeness7117 Seems that Acuras are even worse

@bikeman1x11 3 ай бұрын

@@awesomeness7117 break far less than a chevy ford chrysler etc at least the older hondas

@williamgrimes668 3 ай бұрын

@@bikeman1x11 my 2009 chevy has never been to the shop, runs great and doesn't use/leak oil. And I drive it everyday.

@gabevillarreal4779 3 ай бұрын

@@bikeman1x11PREACH BROTHER!!💯💯

@ronaldwade1946 3 ай бұрын

Another mechanic I follow in here Rainman Ray was the first person I ever saw show the service mode on the Honda hoods a couple of years ago and about every 6 months since then I run across some one else discovering it. It’s a really handy feature!

@rkgaustin9043 2 ай бұрын

I don't need better help. Car wizard's calming voice is my therapy.

@haywarddaryl 3 ай бұрын

Love when even the local mechanic knows mental health is important

@alexandrecouture2462 3 ай бұрын

Receiving money to deliver a message probably helped...

@scootersfrog 3 ай бұрын

to bad they have been caught selling info

@haywarddaryl 3 ай бұрын

Preparing myself for comments from the mentally unwell

@volvo09 3 ай бұрын

Talking about it is one thing, a paid app is another.

@haywarddaryl 3 ай бұрын

Heaven forbid the guy makes money off his work and doesn't sell Coke or Pepsi

@dane5896 3 ай бұрын

My 19 Ridgeline has the same hood service position.

@Kevin-kn2ni 3 ай бұрын

The starter failed on my 2005 Camry 2.5 at 217 thousand miles! I was also getting an 02 sensor code. I changed both sensors for $171 dollars. It wasn't misfiring or running rough. And it is running perfectly!

@dark9hades76 3 ай бұрын

on my 04 pliot, my starter went out after 13 years of my family owning it but other then that after fixing it, it works like normal now.

@wespotter6985 3 ай бұрын

That is not the original battery.I'm sorry.They just replaced it at the dealership with the same OEM one.

@alexandrecouture2462 3 ай бұрын

Here in Canada it's very common for a battery to last 9-10 years, but I've heard in the south it may last much less, due to heat. His battery is nothing exceptional.

@ricebike 2 ай бұрын

@@alexandrecouture2462 in the summer 🌞, those batteries boil away their fluids and adding distilled water every fall may help keep them alive. Once the cold season rolls in is when they see it dying or hard cranking

@1hondaluver 3 ай бұрын

I don't think that Accord is a 2009. It looks like the prior generation.

@20vafterburner 3 ай бұрын

Yup, 2007 or prior

@cencio_1976 2 ай бұрын

Almost 1 million subscribers! Go Wizard!

@lincmerc1581 3 ай бұрын

I have both of these vehicles. My Accord is 2004. Same color.

@Justin-lc1xz 3 ай бұрын

Wasn’t wiz and his wiz wife bragging about this pilot before?

@ricebike 2 ай бұрын

Yeah but alternator can pop for any make and model... My 2005 Acura MDX finally got worn out. Those Honda Batteries are just above the min CCA rating to crank it over and nothing more. I got an aftermarket Maxx series battery with 730 CCA and it lasts about 7 years before they start wearing out (North east climate)

@ryankenyon5010 3 ай бұрын

I've had two Hondas. Never again. Total garbage.

@TwainKing876 2 ай бұрын

What Hondas was these, year, engine and issues

@trundlepufpendants 2 ай бұрын

Some are duds but this feels like lies. Unless 98 accord auto and 15 civic auto cvt- then I feel sorry lol

@ianriggs 2 ай бұрын

I think most Hondas from that era have the higher hood position but I could b wrong. Definitely seen it on one before. Nice feature 👍

@russrockino-rr0864 2 ай бұрын

Great Video.

@donnyb6888 3 ай бұрын

you sold out to better help?

@mistersecret88 3 ай бұрын

Nice way to put it too

@vics945 3 ай бұрын

Yup 😀

@robbflynn4325 3 ай бұрын

Any honest shop would tell the owner to just live with a small oil leak on a 230,000 mile Accord. That's why I like Scotty Kilmer.

@dorian7661 3 ай бұрын

This isn't a small one though, right?

@robbflynn4325 3 ай бұрын

@dorian7661 is probably the odd drip. Then again, I've seen the CW replace a perfectly working starter motor on a 4.7 Toyota engine because he said its what the customer wanted. The guy is unbelievable. Anything to make a buck.

@joesmith-es1zy 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like somebody's cheap and doesn't care about how much damage the oil will do to other parts around the engine.

@robbflynn4325 2 ай бұрын

@joesmith-es1zy that's right, get the car wizard to replace the seals, and you'll be left with a $4000 bill on a car that's not worth half that. Yeah, that makes complete sense. BTW, a small leak will have no detrimental effect on a cars engine.

@lightningfantb3824 3 ай бұрын

The battery on my 07 Chevy Cobalt lasted 11 years. It was a trunk-mounted battery, so no heat and very little stress. It was still cranking strong when I sold the car in 2018.

@jimmyhorton8297 3 ай бұрын

Yep, changed an alternator on a 2000 dodge Dakota 4.7 V8, in the parking lot of a parts store in Chattanooga TN. Took about half an hour, and it was raining the whole time. That truck had 235,000 miles on it when I got rid of it. Did put a Jasper engine in it though.

@md2k8 3 ай бұрын

Toyota is slightly better than Honda.

@boyscouts5000 2 ай бұрын

And you will pay for it

@chadstonebrook1746 3 ай бұрын

Unsubscribed to your channel. Getting way too greedy with all the ads and sponsors.

@choahjinhuay 3 ай бұрын

Better help is probably one of the worst sponsors. Selling your data, even why you’re seeking mental health care.

@charlesjackson1700 2 ай бұрын

That's not his channel doing that. .That is KZfaq!!!! Ads are their business.

@uncommonsense5876 2 ай бұрын

What do you think PAYS to keep YT platform online for your use?? Fairy dust ?? Nope It's sponsors dumdum

@anichols5845 2 ай бұрын

Buh-bye. I’m sure you only watch creators with no ads..way to stand on your principles. You’re an example to us all. Someday I hope to be as strong as you.