Very interesting! It makes sense since people sometimes say don't change the fluid since it does have all that stuff in it.

@@patrickhoock2291 thanks for the alternative idea. Luckily, we don't encourage stripping on this channel.

Update: I think those two are actually 91302-5T0-003 & 91302-5T0-003

@@jamesnall569 thanks! But the 8th Gen is slightly different than the 9th. Later model has the same engine, technically, but the liter size changed slightly from 1.8 to 1.6. Looks about the same but some things could be slightly different. Still, this could still apply to the 2011-2015 range for the 1.6L engines.

@@GTSam The 9th gen Civics also have the 1.8l engines. After leaving the comment, I checked Rock Auto for the part/years and it says 2006-2015.

@@jamesnall569 good checking. But the 9th Gen has the 1.6L and it's the same engine code as the 8th gen 1.8L. So then the 1.8L on the 9th Gen is a different engine code. Odd.

@@Ejr82u I'd say 3rd party is okay. Just try to make sure it's a good company. Mine was Continental and they always give me good results.

@@GTSam ya bro I kinda figured I'll just get the OEM like I been doing from the Honda site lol

@@Dwill545 exactly.

@@GTSam is there a fuse you can pull to disable that like for abs and tcs, or is that unreasonably tied into everything else? I personally will never buy a vehicle with auto on/off. It's some ones genius solution to a non existent problem that causes actual problems.

@@Dwill545 it's possible on this car and others. Some are easier than others. This one you just pull a plug by the battery.

@@jp_parrish I concur.

@@mike4fo ahhh, you got the special years. Two things for this: there's an internal "strainer" (what Acura calls it) and it's inside behind the driver front wheel. The 2nd filter is opposite and it's accessible but not like the 04 era.

@@dustinfonnesbeck9667 for how bad it was, I agree. Still, won't save it, unfortunately.

@@petejuarezjr can you show me where there was a double washer? I checked a year ago for someone else and just checked again and didn't see I used one. But it does seem to be a slight issue for others too in the comments that some new parts may be defective and break similarly.... Or cheap copycats.

@@terry.lcarmy is it the right bolt? Could it be stripped?

@GTSam those were my thoughts...thank you for this reply.

Pls advise torque for arm bolt, 2008 civic. Thanks! ​@@GTSam

@@terry.lcarmy did you get it to stick? Also, 16 lbs-ft/ft for the small bolts and 41 lbs/ft looks about it but don't quote me in that one. Would hate for those bolts to get worse.

@GTSam ...looks like it's a stripped bracket, going salvage yard! Thanks for torque info.

@@jenniferc7857 for sure could be power steering leak. That milage on Honda and Acura have some weeping.

@@Brodiechilll you could wire it but these connectors are cheap and work well. Should be on eBay.

@@Brodiechilll try searching for Honda speaker universal adapter for your year.

@@ryguyryan10 did you hold it for long enough?

@@GTSam I held it until it started blinking

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@@bobbg9041 in theory, yes, that would be amazing but that means getting the internal one is removing the whole side of the cover. At least getting the top one and fresh fluid is a game changing great start.

For real but good thing this isn't my personal TL. This is just the one I bought and fixed up. Can't stand salt on the undersides of my cars!

Haha! It ain't for the faint of heart!

@@GTSam I got it out! Looks like the trick may be to heat the back of the bolt carrier, in the block. Heating the face of the bolt is pointless as there are no threads underneath the head. If you gently heat where the bolt runs behind the water pump with a propane torch, you should eventually break the galvanic bond/corrosion between the iron bolt and the aluminum engine block. I quite literally heard the threads let out that distinctive "ping" several times as the heat transferred through the block and bolt. Penetrating oil didn't seem to make a difference because there's no real threads for it it creep along: and I use Kroil, which is wild good stuff. Clients car purrs like a car now, AC nice and strong, etc, etc.

@@H33t3Speaks nice work! That corrosion can be a real bugger. Heat usually is a good idea too. I've added Free All to my stock pile lately and it seems to be a better bolt buster too.

For sure! Mainly, the transmission mounts. Got a video for that too!

@@GTSam ok thanks dtb I will try to change them

GTSAM waits for no semi-truck backing up!

I think so. Between that and the engine mounts. They can hit hard if they are shot.

That's what they usually say to me when someone needs help. What's up?

It is a cat back exhaust system, is what it should be called on eBay. Should fit your year and model.

Ah, yes always nice BUT c-clamp didn't work on these since they are only twist. The front ones you can use the c-clamp though.

Pry bar could work too! Got a grip and long front to get into those groves.

Agreed BUT only for ones that you squeeze to compress. The front ones I do that but these rears are twist.

Oooo, those are thin and not as big of a handle. Could work though. In the related video, I used bigger pliers and they work but little flimsy.

Open fluid box yous c clamp

It's a good thought!

4 Cylinder...unfortunately.

Thanks man. She's hanging in there.

This one was no issues. I do believe if they say "coupe", it should work since it's the same frame and engine but I'd always double check.

I think so! Do your headlights look worse than mine?

@@GTSam About the same.

@@jp_parrish let me know how it works!

Seems to be working well so far!

I bought the whole kit off ebay. There should be a link to it in the description. Is it still working?

Dat wheel hub doe... Haha, but for real, it was bad. Secret is I did take that off and clean it up and re pack it with grease.

Holy metal buildup, Batman! For sure! Secret is that bearing I cleaned up and re-greased as well.

Thank you so much! I am glad you took notice because I am trying to make them more engaging and fun for you and all as much fun as I have making them.

Not gloating, just appreciative :)

Oh, for sure! Ain’t no one got time to watch that for even an hour.

It's gonna test my smarts.

It’s an interesting thought but I don’t think so. This was the easiest and most direct route really.