I bought mine 2013 on the Civic EXL on Halloween 2013 with 12 miles on it. I now have about 450K on it. Have only replaced alternator, AC compressor and wheel bearing. The best car I’ve ever had.
Did you ever have any issues with the transmission? Or just regular Maintenance and not driving like like a racer helped it stay alive without needing to replace it
I have a 2013 LX with 392,000 miles on it. I've never had any problems. I don't change the oil until the system tells me to. Sometimes its 12,000 miles. Other than oil changes, just brakes and tires. I just recently had to get new rear drums for the first time. I did get new shocks, and I replaced the side window moldings because they were cracking. I could use a new steering wheel, and some of the radio buttons are worn out. Overall, it has been a great car.
I have a 2012 LX and I just hit 347,000 miles. Only a starter and a ignition tumbler were the only major problems till now. The ignition could have been because I had weight with a lot of keys on it.
That’s beautiful brother I have the same car got it with 131,000 miles and only things I’ve done is the regularly oil changes and tires as well only had to change my brakes once and daytime lights I can’t really say anything else oh yea and air filters. I took the time to get a tune up just for the f of it but great car man wouldn’t give it up for nun
Thank you for the vid. I own a 2012 SI with 285K miles on her. Do all my own work. Replaced front hub bearings twice, and rear once. Had that intake air filter tube fail. No codes with MAP sensor. Best car I've ever owned .
Consumer Reports still continues to rate the 2015 Civic as the most reliable in the entire Civic's history. Even the new 2023 Civic can't beat 2015's rating. Today, Consumer Reports lists Honda Civic as #3 most reliable, after Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3, down from #1 when it peaked in 2015.
@@EndritBajramiEshte21 2012-2015 are all rated excellent in relaibity by Consumer Reports. 2015 is the highest-rated, while the 2013 is the last Civic with 5-speed automatic instead of CVT that may bring extra durability with more miles total in service.
Sent you a superthanks because you absolutely nailed the hesitation and slight bucking from a stop. My car has 190K and I drain and fill the tranny every 30k but the bucking was very concerning to me. I popped the hood, and checked that tube and its cracked at least half way around. I duct taped it till I can replace it and instantly the skipping was gone! I also have the oil seeping from the plate on the side of the block. Can't thank you enough for putting this video together.
As a mechanic myself, I can assure you these hondas are very reliable. I own one, a 2013 civic 1.8L and all I have done is regular oil changes, transmission fluid and filter changes every 30k miles, brakes and rotors when needed. However, this is just standard maintenance. On the otehr hand, the only fix I did was getting a "D" light flashing, which is common, and its not necessarily a transmission problem but a transmission fluid pressure sensor, which is external. Also, a minor oil leak coming from the timing chain inspection plate, which is very easy to repair. I do my own repairs on both my vehicles, including my Toyota camry. I've seen other makes and models such as GMC, Chevy and their timing chains have snapped at only 35 k miles because of their horrible eco tec engines. The hyundais and kias are as worse as GM and chevy, severe oil consumption, piston rings problems, engine blows up, catch on fire due to short under fuse box. I used to work for hyundai, Ford, and Subaru that's why I inow these things. As far qs Subarus, they qre also decent cars.. Nissans? They used to be reliable but now with their Jatco CVT transmissions, the biggest garbage ever.... They fail at around 45 to 65k miles, sometimes even sooner.. since Nissan merged with Renault, its quality has gone down the drain.
@@Mddle_Man don't worry it's not that terrible. It is a sensor located outside the transmission. But, you said you got the D light flashing after you took it your mechanic. They should fix it since it wasn't like that before you brought it in.
I have an 08 Civic Ex coupe manual 5 speed but I'm looking into getting a 2012 because my 08 has major cosmetic issues like side mirror, bumper fell off, stupid shit like the console not closing... tired of messing with it. Also water seals around doors and headliner so this 2012 is in better shape.
You’re spot on with that pressure switch loosening up. Happened to my 2015 Covic Coupe. Thought my oil pan was leaking but I found it was that switch. Took out the battery to have more space and tighten it up. I drew a white like across the transmission block and the switch bolt to see if it loosens up but so far so good. 3k miles since that happened and it’s still nice and tight.
Glad most of these are “simple fixes”! I have a 2015 Civic for college/daily community and LOVE IT. I also checked out other cars like Toyota, Mazda, Subaru but Hondas will always be on my list 🙌💯🎊
I've owned my 12 LX for 7 years and have 195k. It's been a really good car. The auto will flare at times but the service is rather easy. Never uses any oil. I like the 2012 because it is so low key.
I have a '12 Coupe EX and I gotta say I love it. I've been using it to deliver pizzas while I got through college so I've put some serious wear and tear on it but it holds up strong. Replaced starter, battery, and brake pads once, other than that just oil changes every few months. Gonna look into maybe getting some suspension work done because it's starting to ride a little squeaky, but still drives fine. It's my recommendation for a first time car owner, just because it needs minimal work and never gives me problems My only gripe is that especially on the coupe, the engine bay is so small and crammed in, making it hard to work on anything. It's also so low to the ground that you have to jack it up to do any fluid changes. Also catches a lot of snow on the underside due to this in the winter
Checking out a 13 for my friend. looks like timing chain engine and last year before they went to the cvt. Engine block issues was corrected all in all the 13 looks like a great year to buy happy she is going with it. Can't wait to get her in that car hopefully a lot of trouble free years ahead. Thank you for the review.
Just purchased a 2014 Civic LX sedan - Grandma only had 34000 miles on it! It’s a little cobalt blue beauty! Your vid was informative and easy listening and much appreciated. Goodonya mate!🤠🦘 I subscribed!
nice to see people loving this car. I have a 2015 EX, 110K miles, I only commute it for work and a 2019 Sienna for family travels. Other than the ac fan blower which cost me $20, never have any issues on my civic.
My girlfriend has a 2015. 151k. She's owned it since new. Trans went bad at 98k. They replaced it under warranty. I just changed the fluid and filter at the cooler last week. That throttle body hose went bad but the smog texh pointed it out. I replaced that for $35 I think. The trans fill plug used to pop out prior to her trans going bad. I'll keep an eye on the breather as I just learned ut was there. This video is spot on. Great job!
I have a 2013 2D LX with 96K. It vibrates at idle, especially in cold weather. I know it's prolly the belt n tensioner. So glad to have youtubers like you to help me diagnose my vehicles. Thank you.
Did you do your transmission maintenance? Because around every 60,000 miles you gotta replace that cvt oil. Ive done some hondas where the trans oil smells like manure from how old it is.
I have a 2012 Civic LX with 130k miles. I've encountered many of the same problems you mentioned. 1) Warped rotors from hitting too many potholes. 2) Shaky bake calibers. 3) Torn air intake manifold.
I have a 2014 EXL w/136K and have had very few issues. As noted in this video, I had to replace the rear calipers and the air tube from the air cleaner to the air intake. The car did not throw any codes for the air tube though. I've also been advised to change the rubber hydraulic fluid hose feeding the rear calipers if you experience the rear caliper sticking as the friction caused by the sticking will likely cause the hose to cause additional issues. I do change the oil ~ every 5K and the trany fluid anytime the thing starts doing a bit of searching. I have not had success changing the water pump as the bolt holding the tensioner is a bear to remove. I even took the thing to my local mom and pop garage and they could not get the bolt off. Evidently this is a common issue with Hondas and I had the same issue with my wife's 2012 MDX. I will be giving the water pump replacement another attempt soon as the water pump is not going to last forever. For the next try, I'm going to remove the passenger side engine mount and lover the engine a couple of inches. This will enable me to use an impact driver directly to the tensioner bolt. Honda could have placed a hole for access to the tensioner bolt as I've seen in other Honda models. I've been buying Hondas sine 1981 and I believe the 81 Civic and the 2014 EXL and 2013 SI are the best vehicles I've owned. Thanks for the vid as it's always good to hear what issues others have so we can check on our cars before they become an issue.
Just bought a 2014 Civic EX-L Sedan with 43K miles 2 months ago. Clean as a whistle inside & out. I'm going to store it for the winter, I like it that much & want ti keep it in tip-top shape. Sold my 2020 Civic Si 6 speed coup w/23K miles to get the EX-L cause the Si was too small. I like the EX-L better than the Si because it's more practical & functional plus I don't have a payment now!!
2012 coup civ here. Replaced starter, alt, trans filter, couple of bearings. Did the work myself except the bearings. Car doesn't seem to be as good as the 8th gen, but it isn't bad. Given, I drove this on the beach about 100 times.
Great cars, one of my personal favs to work on. I love the 2012. It's so basic, bland and ugly that I love it. Wierd thing, I saw a 2014 coupe with the same 1.8l and it had a cracked block! Same spot in the front near where the block heater (or engine coolant drain) and oil pressure sending unit is. Super wierd as I though it was limited to the 2006-early 09 ish era.
Hmmm, yeah I’ve never seen a cracked block on these but I suppose it can happen especially if some water concentrated coolant was used. Appreciate the input! Ps basic works 💯
The auto 2013-2015 Acura ILX is the same platform with a larger displacement version of the same (R series) engine and the same conventional (non-CVT) automatic. So if you want to avoid the CVT, is a good alternative.
Passenger check air bag light is also a defect for certain years. The light comes on with no previous collisions. I believe it will be covered by manufacturer until 2030.
I live in canada..i have 2013 honda civic EX..315,000km on it .i do routine maintenance myself..its easy car to maintain.. i still have original caliper on it..replaced both axle,serpentine belt and next one is engine and transmission mount....this car is really fantastic.
There is no internal transmission filter because it is behind the engine on the driver side. It looks like an old school fuel filter and easy to replace as well.
I have 136k on my 2014 civic and my CVT is still good. I get the CVT fluid changed every 50k miles at the Honda dealership, I believe the manual recommends 40k which I would recommend if you live in an area with hills. I live in Florida I still have the original alternator, struts and shocks, etc the only things I’ve had done is oil changes rotate/replacement tires, alignment, brakes, serpentine belt, batteries, and changing all fluids, oh yeah and spark plugs. Very recently, my screen with the mileage went out… it was a pricey 1000 dollar repair. Still running strong tho!
I have 2012 honda Civic lx with 132,000 I've replaced suspension parts, rubber gaskets, starter, crank shaft sensor but nothing to big of a deal... The car has been very reliable and affordable to maintain.
I have a 2012 , is the only difference cosmetics and interior? Mine just hit 90k and I get occasional start up issues and got a code for the crank angle sensor.
I got the 2013 Lx , i had never had a problem except this week - my battery , alternator , the starter and all the fuses good but i keep losing power once a while like yesterday i went to work then when i took off leaving the work my car won’t start qnd it keeps doing it every 2 months , I did use a jumper but i know that the problem will come again - i ned help asap and thanks
The turn signal/orange light on the front drivers side keeps burning out. I couldn’t get the new one in and wound up getting like 3 stuck in the casing 😭 is there a wiring issue for that to be happening?
That little pop off for the transmission that you need to clean out with air popped off for me, I just found it and I just bought it 2 days ago from a dealership
A common problem with the 2013 Honda Civic when the airbag or brake system light keeps coming on is a lower level of electricity. Change the battery to make certain that the battery is fully chargeable. If that doesn't work and if it's NOT the alternator then a common problem is the electronic load detector (ELD) which is a voltage regulator and it's in the fuse box. There's a video on how to change it. It's a small brown rectangular module and you have to remove 3 or 4 screws to get it out because of the metal piece that passes through it.
Its a good vehicle I have a 2014 civic with 242k miles on it. In my opinion it is fairly reliable vehicle but I had a corolla too and i would say corolla reliability is much better. for me the major work I had was to change the alternator, rear shocks, right brake caliper jammed and leaked. Rotors, brakes and tires couple times other than that regular maintenance so not bad. keep changing transmission oil after every 35k and I never had issues with transmission. I change the oil every 10k, plugs around 20k and flush all fluids around 100k. so im happy with it and obviously steering wheel seems a little worn out now but thats not a biggie I will put a cover on it.
Just got 2008 (190k miles) and 2012 (168k) both EX. 08 needed front struts and vtech solenoid gasket. 2012 needed nothing!Bought 9 Hondas so far some new some used. Always get 1 owner cars in NC. Cant go wrong.
I’ve had my 2012 LX coupe for 10 years now 270km .I’ve have to put a new clutch in alternator starter and sway bar links not too bad. The Intake hose is about to be replaced for the second time 😂
Hello! Thanks for the video! I’m going to check the mass airflow sensor and that tube. My concern is our 2013 civic is very weak all of a sudden. Just low on power no hesitation just weak acceleration. We have econo mode off. Any thoughts other than what you mentioned in this video thanks again.
I have a '12 coupe. Runs great, looks great but 2 main issues are torque converter shudder and rear tire noise. The shuddering stops after changing the trans fluid but comes back after a couple weeks of driving. The road noise is unfixable and only the 2012 model from what I've heard. Fortunately, I don't take it on long trips because the noise is really loud
How many miles on it? Rear cupping is pretty common on modern day Hondas and happened even more so with infrequent tire rotations and aggressive tire treads.
@@BCautosutions The road noise has been since day 1. It rides real nice, smooth, I always keep up on maintenence. I've read numerous blogs about the '12s being especially noisy. There is not much as far as insulation goes. I'm going to try laying down butyl/foil sheets especially in the trunk and rear wheel wells. Maybe because it's a coupe it's loud?
@bcautosolutions The plate you say leaks at the beginning of the video, is that what hides the timing chain tensioner? If so, is that an easy replacement? I have yet to find a video on replacing that tensioner. I have had a slight rattle noise coming from there for hears and its annoying, comes and goes and I'm almost certai its the timing belt tensioner but want to confirm thx
I’ve 2015 EX, 92k, so far no major issues. Except oxygen sensor wires getting chewed out twice within the first year of owning the car. It was fixed with a replaced wires and rodent tape wrap up. Time belt cracked once after 8 years of owning - which is expected. I would have thought it would have occurred much later. Other than that cars been fine 🤞🏾
Battery deteriorated, as this point they are out of warranty and chances of them failing are relatively high and cost a few thousand to replace. Other then that, pretty good cars.
My 13 EX-L has been gold as expected. Very few years of Corollas and Civics have trending issues and because Honda and Toyota and the leaders and CARE instead of Nissan and domestic junk they FIX the problems.
my 2012 civic lx coupe with 306,000miles and never had a single issue , i change the oil every 3,500-4,000 miles , i use Platunum Pennzoil full synthetic 5w-20. At 317,500 miles i've decided to get rid of it due to a electrical issue caused by a horrible mechanic , broke my heart bc the car had a lot more life in it
I did a stupid thing a year ago, I saw that transmission rubber plugged pop out, so I got a transmission flush, from fire stone, I think that might’ve been a problem with my transmission, and the reason why it got damaged, don’t really know.
If they didn’t use the correct fluid it’s very possible that’s what damaged it. That plug popping out is very common and a simple fix. I have a video addressing that 👍🏻
Love the video has a lot of great information in it! I just have one question tho. I have a 15 Honda with around 28k miles. If I let it sit and idle for about 10 mins it starts to overheat and I can’t figure out why. I’ve replaced both the top and bottom coolant sensors as well as the thermostat. I have noticed that no matter both the ac fan and the rad fan do not kick on. I also replaced the relays related to those. Do you know what could be causing my this over heating issue?
Which year has the CVT and the automatic transmission? I have a 2021 and when I search for transmission fluid i see one with a dip stick and i see one with a plug only
The CVT was introduced on the Honda Civic in 2014. I have a 2015 and wish they separated the CVT model years. No complaints though. I have approximately 88,000 miles and done nothing but fluid changes, new battery and serviced the front brakes.
AC system blows weak, the stereo will flicker eventually at random times, it sounds weird coming out of the tail pipe like the engine has issues, the LX model seats are the most uncomfortable seats.
My daughter has a 2014 Honda civic lx with about 95k. She bought it used two years ago. The transmission cap has popped out because the breather was clogged. I cleaned the breather and turned it towards the back so that when driving it does not get clogged. I also put an electrical tape around the cap to slightly increase its diameter and make it fit more tightly. I also put a zip tie on the cap top metal piece (tied it to a hose) so I don’t lose it if it pops out again. I did replace the transmission filter and drained and filled the transmission fluid twice. (There were signs of squirrels eating nuts right around the transmission cap. I was afraid some nuts might have fallen in).so far so good. I think it is a reliable car overall.
2014 Civic LX. Changed the alternator through TH-cam. Was making weird noises and had no power. Looked under the car, it was transmission fluid...I was frustrated. Turns out the sensor on the transmission came loose. Tighten the sensor and refilled the transmission but I need to change the filter. My civic is at 18x,xxx miles
I have a 2013 Civic with almost 400,000 kms on it. I feel some viberation when the car accelerates but stops after it gains speed. I sense that this viberation happens in the beginning of every lower gear changes. I have changed the oil and transmission has been throughly flushed with new fluid. Any ideas ? Thanks for the video sir
In my opinion the 2013 is only SLIGHTY more visually appealing than the 2012 lol. The only real difference is the grill and the more aggressive front end. Both are still great cars inside and out.
My dads 12 civc has 2400k on clock still running good but it does Vibrate when Gentry accelerating going in to 3rd gear and a little in to 4th but if i put it in d3 it doesn't do it i think its a engine mount but idk
@@Oldvehicle19 if you get to the bottom of it, come back and let us know what it was 👍🏻. Also check that intake tube from air box to the throttle body. Very common issue.
I got my grandfathers 14 civic 130k miles after he died I only had it 4 months and sofar I spent probably 6000$ in repairs. the wiring harness is made of soy to be eco friendly so if you live rural the mice and squirrels will eat it and in my case it messed up the cvt so that needed repaired. then the keyless entry failed so I needed that because the car refused o shut off followed by I think the the remote sensing so the car would shut off mid drive. everything else in the vid was mentioned the rear calipers and rotors the vacuum line.
Have a 2012 Replaced the cracked intake hose. You will need a scan tool to reset idle after cleaning the throttle and maf sensor Replaced rotors 80k miles for shaking. If you live somewhere with salt, the parking brake will stick on the caliper... clean with a wire brush and soak with wd-40 twice a year. Front struts will need replaced eventually Rear brake caliper piston cracked and leaked fluid after hard braking in negative 40 temperatures.... If you own a manual, the slave cylinder will start squeaking and need to be cleaned/greased.
A cracked intake hose for a while with hesitation I thought it was the transmission but it was just the intake. Did yours throw a code? If you run it for a long time with a cracked intake hose will that make the engine run lean?
@truthseeker1203 I'm not sure what the tool was. The basic obd11 tool reset wasnt enough. My cousin is a mechanic. He hooked a computer looking tablet to it and started diagnosing and resetting things including the throttle valve (which i was cleaning inside of while changing the intake hose). The difference was day and night when he was done using the computer.
Looking into either a 13 civic lx or a 18 ex i really want the 18 but the ac problems and the cvt kinda scare me. The 13 here in Cali are so overpriced unfortunately:/ but i know they are super reliable with the automatic transmission.
@@BCautosutions I have a rare 2015.9 Civic EX-L w/ navigation (highest-end trim) produced at its final month of the 2015 model year. Can you customize it and change its transmission into 5-speed auto instead of CVT?
I have a 2013 Honda Civic with 152k miles, another thing is the paint problem. The paint loss started on the rear door handles and now the paint loss has reached the roof, trunk lid, hood, and right front fender. It is because Honda skipped a step in the painting process and when you can rub your car, the color of your car will be on your finger(s).😢
I bought mine 2013 on the Civic EXL on Halloween 2013 with 12 miles on it. I now have about 450K on it. Have only replaced alternator, AC compressor and wheel bearing. The best car I’ve ever had.
Awesome! Love to hear that
What mileage did your Alternstor and AC compressor go
@@farhane3301 alternator was 275k. Compressor was 325k and wheel bearing was about 400k.
Did you ever have any issues with the transmission? Or just regular Maintenance and not driving like like a racer helped it stay alive without needing to replace it
@@outdoorsasmr4295 Never any issues at all. I change the tranny fluid every 30k. I don't drive it hard, but a lot of driving 80mph or more.
I just bought a 2013 honda lx sedan 105,000 miles well maintained, im glad to see this video..
@@Stormmaniac awesome, congrats and best of luck.
I have a 2013 LX with 392,000 miles on it. I've never had any problems. I don't change the oil until the system tells me to. Sometimes its 12,000 miles. Other than oil changes, just brakes and tires. I just recently had to get new rear drums for the first time. I did get new shocks, and I replaced the side window moldings because they were cracking. I could use a new steering wheel, and some of the radio buttons are worn out. Overall, it has been a great car.
Awesome, thanks for sharing! That maintenance minder is crazy 😅
Wow that’s awesome!
I have a 2012 LX and I just hit 347,000 miles. Only a starter and a ignition tumbler were the only major problems till now. The ignition could have been because I had weight with a lot of keys on it.
Have you ever had to change the cat or had an engine light po420?
That’s beautiful brother I have the same car got it with 131,000 miles and only things I’ve done is the regularly oil changes and tires as well only had to change my brakes once and daytime lights I can’t really say anything else oh yea and air filters. I took the time to get a tune up just for the f of it but great car man wouldn’t give it up for nun
Thank you for the vid. I own a 2012 SI with 285K miles on her. Do all my own work. Replaced front hub bearings twice, and rear once. Had that intake air filter tube fail. No codes with MAP sensor. Best car I've ever owned .
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Consumer Reports still continues to rate the 2015 Civic as the most reliable in the entire Civic's history. Even the new 2023 Civic can't beat 2015's rating. Today, Consumer Reports lists Honda Civic as #3 most reliable, after Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3, down from #1 when it peaked in 2015.
Sounds about right
what about 2012. i've never had a single issue ever and it's got 306,000 on the dash
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@@EndritBajramiEshte21 2012-2015 are all rated excellent in relaibity by Consumer Reports. 2015 is the highest-rated, while the 2013 is the last Civic with 5-speed automatic instead of CVT that may bring extra durability with more miles total in service.
@@EndritBajramiEshte21same with mine just a bit less k
Sent you a superthanks because you absolutely nailed the hesitation and slight bucking from a stop. My car has 190K and I drain and fill the tranny every 30k but the bucking was very concerning to me. I popped the hood, and checked that tube and its cracked at least half way around. I duct taped it till I can replace it and instantly the skipping was gone! I also have the oil seeping from the plate on the side of the block. Can't thank you enough for putting this video together.
thank you so much! Very glad to help you 🙌
Should definitely replace the air intake hose - running unfiltered air is asking for trouble
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As a mechanic myself, I can assure you these hondas are very reliable. I own one, a 2013 civic 1.8L and all I have done is regular oil changes, transmission fluid and filter changes every 30k miles, brakes and rotors when needed. However, this is just standard maintenance. On the otehr hand, the only fix I did was getting a "D" light flashing, which is common, and its not necessarily a transmission problem but a transmission fluid pressure sensor, which is external. Also, a minor oil leak coming from the timing chain inspection plate, which is very easy to repair. I do my own repairs on both my vehicles, including my Toyota camry. I've seen other makes and models such as GMC, Chevy and their timing chains have snapped at only 35 k miles because of their horrible eco tec engines. The hyundais and kias are as worse as GM and chevy, severe oil consumption, piston rings problems, engine blows up, catch on fire due to short under fuse box. I used to work for hyundai, Ford, and Subaru that's why I inow these things. As far qs Subarus, they qre also decent cars.. Nissans? They used to be reliable but now with their Jatco CVT transmissions, the biggest garbage ever.... They fail at around 45 to 65k miles, sometimes even sooner.. since Nissan merged with Renault, its quality has gone down the drain.
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I just got the flashing D after 100K miles and visit to the mechanic for VSA EPS & ABS error check 😢
What do you think about BMW 3 series 2003-2011 model?
@@Mddle_Man don't worry it's not that terrible. It is a sensor located outside the transmission. But, you said you got the D light flashing after you took it your mechanic. They should fix it since it wasn't like that before you brought it in.
@@josecarranza7555 great when they are still new, after that they are money pits
She’s a beauty. I have a manual ‘12 civic coupe and will be the old guy in 30 years still driving a ‘12 manual civic coupe.
Awesome, thanks for sharing
I have an 08 Civic Ex coupe manual 5 speed but I'm looking into getting a 2012 because my 08 has major cosmetic issues like side mirror, bumper fell off, stupid shit like the console not closing... tired of messing with it. Also water seals around doors and headliner so this 2012 is in better shape.
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You’re spot on with that pressure switch loosening up. Happened to my 2015 Covic Coupe. Thought my oil pan was leaking but I found it was that switch. Took out the battery to have more space and tighten it up. I drew a white like across the transmission block and the switch bolt to see if it loosens up but so far so good. 3k miles since that happened and it’s still nice and tight.
Seen it too many times 😅
@@BCautosutions Mine doesnt have a leak yet, would you recommend removing it and replacing the washer or just tighten it and i should be good to go?
@ just give it a little turn
Glad most of these are “simple fixes”! I have a 2015 Civic for college/daily community and LOVE IT. I also checked out other cars like Toyota, Mazda, Subaru but Hondas will always be on my list 🙌💯🎊
Awesome, thanks for sharing
2012 civic lx.i bought it new, drove it off the lot , i love this car and it now has 118k miles.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing
I've owned my 12 LX for 7 years and have 195k. It's been a really good car. The auto will flare at times but the service is rather easy. Never uses any oil. I like the 2012 because it is so low key.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and best of luck!
Does it ever jerk when coming to a stop? Or act jerky around 30mph?
What do you mean flare at times ?
Thanks!
Wow, thank you so much!
I have a '12 Coupe EX and I gotta say I love it. I've been using it to deliver pizzas while I got through college so I've put some serious wear and tear on it but it holds up strong. Replaced starter, battery, and brake pads once, other than that just oil changes every few months. Gonna look into maybe getting some suspension work done because it's starting to ride a little squeaky, but still drives fine.
It's my recommendation for a first time car owner, just because it needs minimal work and never gives me problems
My only gripe is that especially on the coupe, the engine bay is so small and crammed in, making it hard to work on anything. It's also so low to the ground that you have to jack it up to do any fluid changes. Also catches a lot of snow on the underside due to this in the winter
Thanks for sharing
Checking out a 13 for my friend. looks like timing chain engine and last year before they went to the cvt. Engine block issues was corrected all in all the 13 looks like a great year to buy happy she is going with it. Can't wait to get her in that car hopefully a lot of trouble free years ahead. Thank you for the review.
Awesome, hopefully all works out.
Just purchased a 2014 Civic LX sedan - Grandma only had 34000 miles on it! It’s a little cobalt blue beauty! Your vid was informative and easy listening and much appreciated. Goodonya mate!🤠🦘 I subscribed!
@@floraaficianado5050 wow, that’s a unicorn and a half! Nice find and best of luck with it.
nice to see people loving this car. I have a 2015 EX, 110K miles, I only commute it for work and a 2019 Sienna for family travels. Other than the ac fan blower which cost me $20, never have any issues on my civic.
@@socalangler723 awesome! Sounds like it’s treating ya well
2015 exl. My car runs flawless. Have to drive a Honda to appreciate these cars..
Great cars
Great cars
My girlfriend has a 2015. 151k. She's owned it since new. Trans went bad at 98k. They replaced it under warranty. I just changed the fluid and filter at the cooler last week. That throttle body hose went bad but the smog texh pointed it out. I replaced that for $35 I think. The trans fill plug used to pop out prior to her trans going bad. I'll keep an eye on the breather as I just learned ut was there. This video is spot on. Great job!
@@maxhatty thanks for sharing!
I had the 2014, best car I ever owned. Bulletproof. CVT is a CVT, only drawback about the driving there.
Agreed, sub par driving experience but it works in this case
What was the mileage on the cvt ?
35 on mine. Not in summer time. No A/C use basically.
I like this gen Civic. Great transportation.
💯 so much so I might make one my daily soon.
Love my 2012 si very little problems, great video.
Those cars are simple yet awesome. Thanks for watching.
I have a 2013 2D LX with 96K. It vibrates at idle, especially in cold weather. I know it's prolly the belt n tensioner. So glad to have youtubers like you to help me diagnose my vehicles. Thank you.
@@josephaltman460 check your passenger mount see if it’s collapsed and/or leaking.
@@BCautosutions whats a good brand of aftermarket motor mounts?
@ in my experience they are all harsh and cause additional and excessive nvh
I have a 2015 with 139,000 Miles. Car has been exceptional. The CVT went out last week and it was a 7,000 repair bill.
Wowwwww 😮
Did you do your transmission maintenance? Because around every 60,000 miles you gotta replace that cvt oil. Ive done some hondas where the trans oil smells like manure from how old it is.
NEVER BUY A CVT ANYTHING i have this car in manual. ONLY buy AT or MT no CVT
I have a 2012 just rolled 190k, I drain and fill the tranny every 30-35K. It only costs 40 bucks in fluid. Sorry about the cvt.
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I have a 2012 Civic LX with 130k miles. I've encountered many of the same problems you mentioned. 1) Warped rotors from hitting too many potholes. 2) Shaky bake calibers. 3) Torn air intake manifold.
@@DennisPing hanks for sharing
I have a 2014 EXL w/136K and have had very few issues. As noted in this video, I had to replace the rear calipers and the air tube from the air cleaner to the air intake. The car did not throw any codes for the air tube though. I've also been advised to change the rubber hydraulic fluid hose feeding the rear calipers if you experience the rear caliper sticking as the friction caused by the sticking will likely cause the hose to cause additional issues. I do change the oil ~ every 5K and the trany fluid anytime the thing starts doing a bit of searching. I have not had success changing the water pump as the bolt holding the tensioner is a bear to remove. I even took the thing to my local mom and pop garage and they could not get the bolt off. Evidently this is a common issue with Hondas and I had the same issue with my wife's 2012 MDX. I will be giving the water pump replacement another attempt soon as the water pump is not going to last forever. For the next try, I'm going to remove the passenger side engine mount and lover the engine a couple of inches. This will enable me to use an impact driver directly to the tensioner bolt. Honda could have placed a hole for access to the tensioner bolt as I've seen in other Honda models. I've been buying Hondas sine 1981 and I believe the 81 Civic and the 2014 EXL and 2013 SI are the best vehicles I've owned. Thanks for the vid as it's always good to hear what issues others have so we can check on our cars before they become an issue.
Thanks for sharing!
Just bought a 2014 Civic EX-L Sedan with 43K miles 2 months ago. Clean as a whistle inside & out. I'm going to store it for the winter, I like it that much & want ti keep it in tip-top shape.
Sold my 2020 Civic Si 6 speed coup w/23K miles to get the EX-L cause the Si was too small. I like the EX-L better than the Si because it's more practical & functional plus I don't have a payment now!!
@@aladdin888 awesome find!
At 4:50, that “engine mount” he is referring to is actually called a torque mount and I replaced mine at 110k miles because of cracking.
I had mine replaced. They called it a engine mount. 😅
A bolt is missing on someone's i know. Hard to figure out right size. Even dealership was confused.
2012 coup civ here. Replaced starter, alt, trans filter, couple of bearings. Did the work myself except the bearings. Car doesn't seem to be as good as the 8th gen, but it isn't bad. Given, I drove this on the beach about 100 times.
@@Nebulation thanks for sharing
Great cars, one of my personal favs to work on. I love the 2012. It's so basic, bland and ugly that I love it.
Wierd thing, I saw a 2014 coupe with the same 1.8l and it had a cracked block! Same spot in the front near where the block heater (or engine coolant drain) and oil pressure sending unit is. Super wierd as I though it was limited to the 2006-early 09 ish era.
Hmmm, yeah I’ve never seen a cracked block on these but I suppose it can happen especially if some water concentrated coolant was used. Appreciate the input! Ps basic works 💯
The auto 2013-2015 Acura ILX is the same platform with a larger displacement version of the same (R series) engine and the same conventional (non-CVT) automatic.
So if you want to avoid the CVT, is a good alternative.
Great point! Thanks for sharing that!
Actually, the 2.4 engine is not part of the R series. It's part of the K series, it's the same engine found in the Accord from that era
@@Blank00 it came with 1.5 hybrid, 2.0 R series na, and 2.4 k series na all depending on trim.
Passenger check air bag light is also a defect for certain years. The light comes on with no previous collisions. I believe it will be covered by manufacturer until 2030.
I live in canada..i have 2013 honda civic EX..315,000km on it .i do routine maintenance myself..its easy car to maintain.. i still have original caliper on it..replaced both axle,serpentine belt and next one is engine and transmission mount....this car is really fantastic.
Awesome, thanks for sharing
There is no internal transmission filter because it is behind the engine on the driver side. It looks like an old school fuel filter and easy to replace as well.
On this one that’s correct
Have a 2012 LX with 220K on it. Only had electrical problems: Replaced alternator, battery, starter.
Thanks for sharing
I have 136k on my 2014 civic and my CVT is still good. I get the CVT fluid changed every 50k miles at the Honda dealership, I believe the manual recommends 40k which I would recommend if you live in an area with hills. I live in Florida I still have the original alternator, struts and shocks, etc the only things I’ve had done is oil changes rotate/replacement tires, alignment, brakes, serpentine belt, batteries, and changing all fluids, oh yeah and spark plugs. Very recently, my screen with the mileage went out… it was a pricey 1000 dollar repair. Still running strong tho!
@@NickR-jt9zw thanks for sharing
I came here to see what issues i will be having with my honda 2015 because it is getting old, it has 351,000kms 😂
Awesome 👏
no serious concerns. solid buys.
@@HiFiInsider 💯
Im at 320k basic timely oil changes. My problems were dry belt and rubber air intake other than that this is the best car ever
@@deathstreak6259 awesome, nice job
I second the INTAKE TUBE! I went to check my oil for pops and giggles and and saw that tubing was totally ripped. Only cost me $50 to fix
@@AFatOcelot sweet!
I have 2012 honda Civic lx with 132,000 I've replaced suspension parts, rubber gaskets, starter, crank shaft sensor but nothing to big of a deal... The car has been very reliable and affordable to maintain.
@@gwbagent thanks for sharing!
Great video and informative 🙏🏽
Thank you. Appreciate the continued support
Own this new since 2015.. EXL flawless vehicle 224k miles usually do 60k miles cvt transmission fluid change and oil change every 4000 miles
@@farhane3301 awesome and nice job
I noticed that serpentine belt tensioner get very noisy also.
Yes, true
If the serpentine belt stretches too much, the idler will tap against the block.
Is that wire shown at around 3:49 the transmission ground wire?
Yes
I just bought a 2013 honda civic lx yesterday 1/10/2025 105,000 maintained faithfully, going for oil change, and service b soon light hates me, lol
@@Stormmaniaccongrats on a gem!
I have a 2012 , is the only difference cosmetics and interior? Mine just hit 90k and I get occasional start up issues and got a code for the crank angle sensor.
@@otroflores91 yes
How do you keep everything under the hood so clean?
Spray 9 and water
@@BCautosutions so you just wipe it all down with that right
I got the 2013 Lx , i had never had a problem except this week
- my battery , alternator , the starter and all the fuses good but i keep losing power once a while like yesterday i went to work then when i took off leaving the work my car won’t start qnd it keeps doing it every 2 months , I did use a jumper but i know that the problem will come again
- i ned help asap and thanks
@@MadaniLouhbaibat-lm4mm you have a parasitic draw most likely. Ac compressor relay is a common culprit.
The turn signal/orange light on the front drivers side keeps burning out. I couldn’t get the new one in and wound up getting like 3 stuck in the casing 😭 is there a wiring issue for that to be happening?
Probably something going on with that socket
That little pop off for the transmission that you need to clean out with air popped off for me, I just found it and I just bought it 2 days ago from a dealership
Yes, video tonight about it
A common problem with the 2013 Honda Civic when the airbag or brake system light keeps coming on is a lower level of electricity. Change the battery to make certain that the battery is fully chargeable.
If that doesn't work and if it's NOT the alternator then a common problem is the electronic load detector (ELD) which is a voltage regulator and it's in the fuse box.
There's a video on how to change it. It's a small brown rectangular module and you have to remove 3 or 4 screws to get it out because of the metal piece that passes through it.
@@Breckmin ✅
I love my 2012 civic better than 16 or 18 🎉🎉
@@bourhanuddin-r9l a ton more reliable that’s for sure 💯
Thank you bro
No problem
Its a good vehicle I have a 2014 civic with 242k miles on it. In my opinion it is fairly reliable vehicle but I had a corolla too and i would say corolla reliability is much better. for me the major work I had was to change the alternator, rear shocks, right brake caliper jammed and leaked. Rotors, brakes and tires couple times other than that regular maintenance so not bad. keep changing transmission oil after every 35k and I never had issues with transmission. I change the oil every 10k, plugs around 20k and flush all fluids around 100k. so im happy with it and obviously steering wheel seems a little worn out now but thats not a biggie I will put a cover on it.
Thanks for sharing
Tranny fluid every 35k and plugs every 20k is absolute overkill.
What year and trim is your Corolla?
nice
@@jonathanedgecombe1666 great car
2:21 how many miles for the belt?
@@Tintoycar can’t remember
Just got 2008 (190k miles) and 2012 (168k) both EX. 08 needed front struts and vtech solenoid gasket. 2012 needed nothing!Bought 9 Hondas so far some new some used. Always get 1 owner cars in NC. Cant go wrong.
@@jamesvonderhaar ✅✅
I’ve had my 2012 LX coupe for 10 years now 270km .I’ve have to put a new clutch in alternator starter and sway bar links not too bad. The Intake hose is about to be replaced for the second time 😂
@@mrwaymsfan thanks for sharing!
Hello! Thanks for the video! I’m going to check the mass airflow sensor and that tube. My concern is our 2013 civic is very weak all of a sudden. Just low on power no hesitation just weak acceleration. We have econo mode off. Any thoughts other than what you mentioned in this video thanks again.
@@gunjack66 no, have you compared it to another one? They are by no means peppy at all. Maybe just got used to it?
Wat do you think about the Honda Crosstour??? Any major issues???
Great cars. I can do a video on one, definitely some for sure although they are hard to come across.
I have a '12 coupe. Runs great, looks great but 2 main issues are torque converter shudder and rear tire noise. The shuddering stops after changing the trans fluid but comes back after a couple weeks of driving. The road noise is unfixable and only the 2012 model from what I've heard. Fortunately, I don't take it on long trips because the noise is really loud
How many miles on it? Rear cupping is pretty common on modern day Hondas and happened even more so with infrequent tire rotations and aggressive tire treads.
@@BCautosutions 130,000. I do regular rotations. Tires are good, not agressive tread.
@@bindig1 how’s your struts? Could be worn accelerating the process.
@@BCautosutionseverything is new.
@@BCautosutions The road noise has been since day 1. It rides real nice, smooth, I always keep up on maintenence. I've read numerous blogs about the '12s being especially noisy. There is not much as far as insulation goes. I'm going to try laying down butyl/foil sheets especially in the trunk and rear wheel wells. Maybe because it's a coupe it's loud?
@bcautosolutions
The plate you say leaks at the beginning of the video, is that what hides the timing chain tensioner? If so, is that an easy replacement? I have yet to find a video on replacing that tensioner.
I have had a slight rattle noise coming from there for hears and its annoying, comes and goes and I'm almost certai its the timing belt tensioner but want to confirm thx
@@gr2262 yes that’s exactly it. The timing chain tensioners don’t usually fail on these engines. I’d be looking at something external.
I’ve 2015 EX, 92k, so far no major issues. Except oxygen sensor wires getting chewed out twice within the first year of owning the car. It was fixed with a replaced wires and rodent tape wrap up. Time belt cracked once after 8 years of owning - which is expected. I would have thought it would have occurred much later. Other than that cars been fine 🤞🏾
Appreciate your input and congrats on having a great car
Hope it’s not expected…. 2015 Civic has a timing chain, not belt.
@@randycollens2681 lol that.
Great video.
@@JoaoPauloSilva-bk8rx thanks
You said to avoid the hybrids, just curious as to why? Thanks
Battery deteriorated, as this point they are out of warranty and chances of them failing are relatively high and cost a few thousand to replace. Other then that, pretty good cars.
@@BCautosutions 👍
My 13 EX-L has been gold as expected. Very few years of Corollas and Civics have trending issues and because Honda and Toyota and the leaders and CARE instead of Nissan and domestic junk they FIX the problems.
@@arrowguy_173 thanks for sharing!
my 2012 civic lx coupe with 306,000miles and never had a single issue , i change the oil every 3,500-4,000 miles , i use Platunum Pennzoil full synthetic
5w-20. At 317,500 miles i've decided to get rid of it due to a electrical issue caused by a horrible mechanic , broke my heart bc the car had a lot more life in it
Awesome, thanks for sharing
@@BCautosutions 308K now! with a new oil change , for the first time now i have a antifreeze leak
@@EndritBajramiEshte21 Nice!
Don’t they take 0w 20?
@@truthseeker1203 yes but i be putting 5w20
I did a stupid thing a year ago, I saw that transmission rubber plugged pop out, so I got a transmission flush, from fire stone, I think that might’ve been a problem with my transmission, and the reason why it got damaged, don’t really know.
If they didn’t use the correct fluid it’s very possible that’s what damaged it. That plug popping out is very common and a simple fix. I have a video addressing that 👍🏻
I just had my Honda Civic 2015 transmission blow, at close to 200,000 miles. Got it replaced for $8300.
That sounds like double of what it should cost tbh.
That’s way to much
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What about the noisy belt tensioner on a 2012 Civic
@@ErbyGreer can be a thing, yes
My problem was the seats were super uncomfortable. Had the same issue with the 8th gens.
@@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson I hear ya
Hiya, i have the honda civic 2012 1.8 and my car burns oil, any causes and suggestions on a fix? Thanks
Burning oil will result in needing to be re ringed.
3:20 what’s the name of that cover plate
Timing chain tensioner cover
Love the video has a lot of great information in it! I just have one question tho. I have a 15 Honda with around 28k miles. If I let it sit and idle for about 10 mins it starts to overheat and I can’t figure out why. I’ve replaced both the top and bottom coolant sensors as well as the thermostat. I have noticed that no matter both the ac fan and the rad fan do not kick on. I also replaced the relays related to those. Do you know what could be causing my this over heating issue?
Have you ruled out the fans themselves? Need to check for power and ground when supposed to be on. Depending what you find, diagnose it from there.
Which year has the CVT and the automatic transmission? I have a 2021 and when I search for transmission fluid i see one with a dip stick and i see one with a plug only
@@jamesdeguzman9335 2021 is cvt trans. There’s no dipstick on cvt trans for this model.
The CVT was introduced on the Honda Civic in 2014. I have a 2015 and wish they separated the CVT model years. No complaints though. I have approximately 88,000 miles and done nothing but fluid changes, new battery and serviced the front brakes.
What is that black cover at 2:45. I’m wondering because mine is leaking
Timing chain tensioner cover
Had the 2014 never had any issues on it damn thing was solid and quiet!!! So quiet ! You could creep up on someone 😂!!!
@@officialmixalis 🤣
What's up with the 2012? I'm looking at one
tomorrow.
Great vehicles.
Looking a 2012 lx auto for my sons first car around 100k miles what all should I look for ?
Most of the things mentioned here
How reliable? I have 01 civic and thinking about it 🤔. Preferably manual. Also, how does engine compare to to k series? Have element, solid engine
I’m not a fan of those 01-05 civics. This is a much better option imo.
I got a 2012 civic ex, the crankshaft sensor keeps going out every three weeks I think it’s a ground. I think it might be G101 but I can’t find it.
AC system blows weak, the stereo will flicker eventually at random times, it sounds weird coming out of the tail pipe like the engine has issues, the LX model seats are the most uncomfortable seats.
Thanks for sharing, at the end of the day it’s an entry level car. Low expectations and great reliability
My daughter has a 2014 Honda civic lx with about 95k.
She bought it used two years ago. The transmission cap has popped out because the breather was clogged. I cleaned the breather and turned it towards the back so that when driving it does not get clogged. I also put an electrical tape around the cap to slightly increase its diameter and make it fit more tightly. I also put a zip tie on the cap top metal piece (tied it to a hose) so I don’t lose it if it pops out again.
I did replace the transmission filter and drained and filled the transmission fluid twice. (There were signs of squirrels eating nuts right around the transmission cap. I was afraid some nuts might have fallen in).so far so good.
I think it is a reliable car overall.
Appreciate your input 👏
Please take off that electrical tape and just replace the plug. They’re cheap and won’t cause tape to fall inside the tranny
2014 Civic LX. Changed the alternator through TH-cam. Was making weird noises and had no power. Looked under the car, it was transmission fluid...I was frustrated. Turns out the sensor on the transmission came loose. Tighten the sensor and refilled the transmission but I need to change the filter. My civic is at 18x,xxx miles
Yep, common issue with them coming loose
Is there a big difference in these and the 2013 civic ?
@@kittieking6027 not at all
I have a 2013 Civic with almost 400,000 kms on it.
I feel some viberation when the car accelerates but stops after it gains speed. I sense that this viberation happens in the beginning of every lower gear changes. I have changed the oil and transmission has been throughly flushed with new fluid.
Any ideas ?
Thanks for the video sir
Probably your axles. I have a full video on this and why it happens
@@BCautosutions thank you I will have a look
Does the '23 Pilot have a cylinder deactivation system? And can you disable it??
Yes and I don’t see why you can’t like previous years.
In my opinion the 2013 is only SLIGHTY more visually appealing than the 2012 lol. The only real difference is the grill and the more aggressive front end. Both are still great cars inside and out.
@@UnfilteredHues they are both great.
My dads 12 civc has 2400k on clock still running good but it does Vibrate when Gentry accelerating going in to 3rd gear and a little in to 4th but if i put it in d3 it doesn't do it i think its a engine mount but idk
Could be mount of fluid quality.
@@BCautosutions idk I think it is a egine mount causing it still doing research about
@@Oldvehicle19 if you get to the bottom of it, come back and let us know what it was 👍🏻. Also check that intake tube from air box to the throttle body. Very common issue.
I got my grandfathers 14 civic 130k miles after he died I only had it 4 months and sofar I spent probably 6000$ in repairs. the wiring harness is made of soy to be eco friendly so if you live rural the mice and squirrels will eat it and in my case it messed up the cvt so that needed repaired. then the keyless entry failed so I needed that because the car refused o shut off followed by I think the the remote sensing so the car would shut off mid drive. everything else in the vid was mentioned the rear calipers and rotors the vacuum line.
@@TheZombieClown thanks for sharing
245K miles. AC compressor went out. Wish me luck
@@UpcycleShoesKaithe bolts do get seized on there sometimes. Good luck
Have a 2012
Replaced the cracked intake hose.
You will need a scan tool to reset idle after cleaning the throttle and maf sensor
Replaced rotors 80k miles for shaking.
If you live somewhere with salt, the parking brake will stick on the caliper... clean with a wire brush and soak with wd-40 twice a year.
Front struts will need replaced eventually
Rear brake caliper piston cracked and leaked fluid after hard braking in negative 40 temperatures....
If you own a manual, the slave cylinder will start squeaking and need to be cleaned/greased.
A cracked intake hose for a while with hesitation I thought it was the transmission but it was just the intake. Did yours throw a code? If you run it for a long time with a cracked intake hose will that make the engine run lean?
@krakenhits1587 my intake hose was also cracked. Some kind of reset was needed after the intake hose was replaced because the throttle was jacked up
How do you reset idle with a scan tool?? I have a blue driver but that’s not an option..
@truthseeker1203 I'm not sure what the tool was. The basic obd11 tool reset wasnt enough. My cousin is a mechanic. He hooked a computer looking tablet to it and started diagnosing and resetting things including the throttle valve (which i was cleaning inside of while changing the intake hose). The difference was day and night when he was done using the computer.
You need a honda specific tool, there are a few available but they're like $400+. Just take it to any honda mechanic and they will reset it @@lionintu
2012 honda civic received perfect score 5 out of 5 stars by jdm cars
@@sergiozamorano6413 🙌 it just wants appealing to the eye but great car
Looking into either a 13 civic lx or a 18 ex i really want the 18 but the ac problems and the cvt kinda scare me. The 13 here in Cali are so overpriced unfortunately:/ but i know they are super reliable with the automatic transmission.
Get the 13 hands down. Will be cheaper down the line.
@@BCautosutions I have a rare 2015.9 Civic EX-L w/ navigation (highest-end trim) produced at its final month of the 2015 model year. Can you customize it and change its transmission into 5-speed auto instead of CVT?
@@waltchan you could although it’ll be very costly.
Good stuff 👍
Thanks!
2012 transmission pressure sensor a code how to fix
@@caleb103100 replace the switch that it’s coding for
Yeo bro would you say that the 9th gen is better than the new 11th gen please let me know
Different but 9th gen should be more reliable due to less tech.
I have a 2013 Honda Civic with 152k miles, another thing is the paint problem. The paint loss started on the rear door handles and now the paint loss has reached the roof, trunk lid, hood, and right front fender.
It is because Honda skipped a step in the painting process and when you can rub your car, the color of your car will be on your finger(s).😢
Valid point
Change the fluid in your cvt's with the honda fluid. Key to longevity
@@thegamerdad5444 to any trans this is key 💯