The job is a bunch easier if you have a swivel ratchet, a necessity I would say. I use a Snap On in the video, but I do this a lot, you can buy a cheaper swivel ratchet and the gasket right on Amazon amzn.to/3F7fP1s and amzn.to/3EXmkoo For the Canadians here amzn.to/3hcrC6K and amzn.to/3kQrQCn
I did mine yesterday . I was so nervous when i changed mine , it turned out great the oil was even getting down to the starter, your light humor gave me confidence .
Thank you so much !!!! I really appreciate that and I want to let you know that. I always reply to everyone doing my best to help. Thank you again, and when I go get my Dairy Queen Blizzard I'll be thinking of you !!!! Happy Sunday to you :)
I did mine the other day. Was a PITA but mostly getting the green electrical clip off the bracket! I used some garage door spray on it and let it sink in, then it came off. I did not buy a swivel head ratchet wrench. Just put the socket with a 3 inch extension on first and then connect the wrench to the end of the extension and you'll be okay and save 20 to 30 bucks on the swivel. Also i used a Dorman gasket instead of the Honda. it works fine. the Dealers near me charge more than the MSRP for parts. Finally , thank you for posting this as it is the one that shows it good and is in English, there are some Spanish videos on that are good ,too but i don't know much Spanish
For better access to that area you can remove the wiper arms and that plastic shroud that has the wiper fluid nozzles on it. It really opens up that area and makes the job alot easier.
I did this as well, in addition I removed the metal bracket underneath, 6 small bolts, 2, 10mm & 4, 12mm which was easy but just gave me more room to give easier access.
You bet, you know they are actually pretty reliable cars. Just keep the fluids clean. Glad I calmed you down, as this is a pretty easy fix and the gasket is super cheap !! Thanks for the comment :)
So I had a massive oil leak for almost a month. Found this video, found the part, replaced the gasket and voila it fixed it. Thank you so much for this video. Also I have a 9th gen Honda Civic EX-L so yeah this applies to them too
Thanks! I was able to stop the leak on my 2010 civic with 157k miles. I didn't remove the rubber hose but just worked around it fine. The bottom bolt is certainly the hardest so thanks for the good label of it in the video.
Ha Ha, appreciate the comment my friend, good thing is that the fix for this is pretty cheap, and its not that hard to do. Once thing that really helps is a swivel ratchet, I would say its a must.
Happy to say this is fixed now (i hope). Doing it the first time was pure pain as someone installed them with an impact or something, taped tools together to get leverage. had to do it 3 times as the Amazon gasket blew like 200 miles later, didn't really notice until i was doing an unrelated repair and checked the oil level (dry). Took it out and put gasket sealer around the outside edge to temporarily fix it then got a OEM one from Honda, haven't turned it on yet so hopefully it doesn't leak again. Did my best cleaning the gasket maker how bad is it to have some still on there?(dried, but a thin small patch attached on the inside part) I don't mind taking it off again since at this point could do it quickly.
You had quite the ordeal my friend and sorry the Amazon gasket did not work. There is the possibility if the area is not cleaned enough it will leak, I know its tough to get in there but sounds like you are getting quite good at it. I used brake clean to rinse everything before I put it all back together.
just gave it a squeeze??? how? Now i know why you did not show on camera. It's impossible to get off. Finally got it. You have to sqeeze it in the right spot at the tip and pull.You make the job so easy looking. I found it to be a struggle working in that small space. I even had to spray pam oil on my forearms so I could slip in and around in there. In the end everything was done correctly. No more leak
Ha Ha, thanks for the comment :) Well well, you are right its a heck of a squeeze to make it work. The reason I didn't film it, is that its impossible to get the camera in there, let alone a body part !!!! I do film as much as I can, but sometimes you just can't get it all. I love your comment about using Pam on your arm !! I am glad you got it all done, success and you can walk away happy :)
I just finished the job and let me just say you made it look very easy but I ran into some trouble but got it done the tools I used a 10 wrench for the bottom bolt and small ratchet with a 10
This dude really made an entire video and didn't mention what the part was he was taking off what gasket and or part numbers. Never seen anything like it LOL
Excellent. Yours was the best description of how to do this that I found, as you showed all the details that others leave out. So, I tackled it on a friends 2006 civic and it went well. The one thing I did differently, was that I used a box end 10mm wrench to break loose the three long bolts as I was not getting enough torque on the small ratchet. The spec is to tighten to 7.2 ft pounds (86 inch-pounds). That seemed not snug enough, given how tight the factory bolts were installed, so I snugged them up more. Cleaned both surfaces well, as you did. No leaks noted so will see if it fixes the nasty oil leak. The gasket from Honda dealer is about $8.00
@@AudreysKitchen Hey There, as each dealership is a franchise I guess they could sell for whatever they want, but they should follow the suggested price by the manufacturer. Shady business practice to jack up prices like that.
Hey Thanks for the comment, just make sure before you do it you give the engine a good clean, this way you don't have to worry about dirt getting in the engine. In addition, once you do the job and drive it for an hour or two you can check and see exactly where its leaking from. This gasket is really cheap so worth a shot for sure !!! Make sure you have a good swivel ratchet, it makes the job 100X easier. Links are in the description if you are curious. Thanks !!
Thank you very much, greetings from Argentina, the truth is you solved a problem for me that I thought was huge and it was as simple as this, really thank you very much!
Thank you for the great comment, and hello from Canada. Very happy I could help you out, and extra cool that someone from Argentina was watching the video, I didn't expect that, thank you :)
I just finished this project, thank you so much for your really helpful information. one thing, I didn't remove that rubber hose. because I tried it but it is hard and risky for me but I made it! Thank you so much.
I used a general engine degreaser to clean the engine first, then I used brake cleaner to clean the part (once it was apart) clean the engine first as it reduces the chance of debris getting into the engine.
I have an oil leak on a 2000 Honda Civic right below the engine on the passenger side as well. I don't supose you would know if it could also be the VVT?
Off the top of my head its probably the VVT (Variable Valve Solenoid) if it has one, but if its the older style engine that has a distributor or plug on the side, check that as they are known to leak.
Just a thought, while you are at it check and replace the PCV VALVE. When that fails high internal pressures can increase the chance of oil seal failure. We change it every 30,000 miles, also it keeps the engine from sludging and fouling the oil.
@@GgRae-gv1tg Thanks for the great comment. I usually do one repair vid a month as I do the Snap On tools sales for each month, along with a review and some shorts. I'll continue to do my best !!! Thanks and hope you are enjoying your weekend :)
Should I do the PCV valve while doing this job since we are in the vicinity? Might have to remove the cowl to get them both tackled in a decent amount of time I guess?
Up to you, depends on how many kms are on your car. My car is at close to 200K miles now and its still ok. TO be honest it would not hurt to do the PCV.
Thank you for the video and greetings from Poland. I have a question with what force to tighten the bolts from the valve and in what order. Sorry if you talked about it in the video but I don't speak English
Cześć, Nie ma sposobu, aby włożyć tam klucz dynamometryczny, jest bardzo ciasny, więc po prostu przylega, śruby wcale nie muszą być bardzo mocno dokręcone, niektórzy ludzie zatrzasnęli śrubę, więc nie dokręcaj zbyt mocno. Nie jestem pewien fabrycznego momentu obrotowego, ale to niewiele, to mała gwintowana śruba. Hi There, There is no way to get a torque wrench in there, its super tight so just snug up, they bolts don't have to be very tight at all, some people have snapped the bolt so don't tighten too much. I'm not sure of the factory torque but its not much, its a small threaded bolt.
@@GarageKing Thank you for your help, tomorrow I'm going to do it, I have a big leak from that area. I will also replace the PCV valve prophylactically, there is also a large amount of oil around it
Hey there, I used some engine degreaser and then hosed it off. I must say the best way is to use brake clean, but it gets expensive. Make sure you don't use brake clean on a hot engine !!
I used some engine degreaser and a garden hose, I found that worked best and was most economical. You could spray brake clean at it and its going to work VERY well, but you are going to use a few cans which gets expensive.
Nope, you can just change the part. Be careful not to get anything in the engine when you are cleaning. Wouldn't hurt to check you oil level :) But you don't have to change your oil. Happy Saturday to you :)
Thanks, I have opened mine today and the 1 lower bolt was pretty hard to open. I am waiting for the gasket to arrive, how tight should I torque the bolts back, i dont have a torque wrench.
Hi There, I don't think I could find the torque specs. I know there are manuals out there you can buy such as emanuals bit.ly/44zVazx discount code (GARAGEKING22) but the problem is its almost impossible to get a torque wrench in there. I'm actually a GM mechanic and on GM cars similar gaskets all get a torque of 89 inch lbs which works out to about 7 ft/lbs. So its really not much. Once you feel the gasket compressing, give a 1/2 turn or so on each bolt (keep moving around) so they all get pulled down evenly, then you WILL feel them all of a sudden get tight (now the part is fully down) then you just go a little more to snug them up so the bolts don't come loose. Its really not tight because the bolts are not supporting anything. Then after a few drives check it for leaks. Hope this helped.
@@GarageKing Thanks buddy, I think it's 8 ft lbs of torque for civic. I will try to give them a good medium strength push, and yes there's not much room, I already cut my finger while opening the lower bolt😅, hope things go fine.
Isnt that the vvt solanoid my check engine light came on and what kt was doing it wouldnt let me drive past 3500 rpm but once i replaced it it drove perfect, my car is still leaking oil but im not sure where
Yep its the VVT solenoid. I would wash your engine down then drive it, or run it for 30min and check. Sometimes they leak from the plug in the cam cover.
No, the 2001 EX is actually easier. This video is for an 8th gen engine, yours is a 7th gen engine, and that engine style use to leak all the time from the distributor that was located on the left hand side of the engine when you are looking down from the top. They did away with the distributor, but the style was still the same so for yours when you look down from the top. It usually leaks on the left hand side of the valvecover from a plastic plug located on the side (where the distributor use to be) You have to remove the EGR valve to get the plug out, and the plug has an o-ring on it. This is most likely where your leak is coming from.
Its for the VVT amzn.to/3EXmkoo you can grab from the dealer as well. All you need is the gasket. Not sure if you can do it without a swivel ratchet (maybe but it would be really hard) amzn.to/3F7fP1s
I would not use seal maker to do this, if you don't do it right you will get the seal maker in the engine. Can you check Amazon in India to see if its possible? I don't have link but you can click on the US or Can link to get the Amazon name, then cut and past the name in Amazon India.
Goodmorning your video is mkre than helpful ,What is this part and what does it do ? , 2008 honda civic lx , oil light is on but i chnage oil every 3 months went to worn one day and it came on. No over heating , just a wild noise it had a leak in the power steering pump but now i see it has a oil leak front passanger side any help is great at 168k miles
Hi There, that solenoid controls the oil flow to the camshaft to adjust the engine's valve timing. It helps the engine to perform better and use fuel more efficiently. Some call it the VVT.
@GarageKing you know your stuff bro life saver , thought my engine blew or a cam shaft messed up , checked on my 1.8 today and it was bone dry put oil in it cranked and ran still had a ticking sounds but the pressure light went away but when I looked down when it was on it just leaks bad bro when its off it don't leak when it's on worst leak I've seen
I think I fixed my oil leak problem it’s not throwing oil any more from the serpentine belt and there’s no drips so I will wait and see how it does used your video to fix it
Thanks for the comment, and if you have some engine degreaser and a hose you can rinse off the engine, just so you know its clean and then its easy to spot if something is still leaking. Glad the video helped you out, and I hope its all fixed up !!!
Thanks I'll investigate this part. My civic started leaking rendering it undriveable as it leaked so fast you could go only maybe a 5 miles before it blows up. A while ago i refilled the engine oil thinking it was one time. I ended up making a perfect line of oil around the apartment complex so i parked it. Fell on some hard economic times so it's been sitting for a couple months but im now trying to get it fixed asap.
Sorry to hear you fell on hard times, it can happen to anyone and glad you kept your head up. If its leaking that fast I doubt its the gasket, but you may have to do it anyway and I'll tell you why. There is an oil pressure sensor screwed into it, and that may be leaking, when it go it leaks fast. To fix that part you just get a new sensor and they thread in to the housing you will remove. Also to be sure if you have access to a garden hose I would use a can of engine degreaser, wash the engine off, let it dry, and then run the vehicle while looking to see if you can find the leak. Sounds like its leaking fast so it should not be hard to find. Good luck with the repair, and hang in there !!
@@GarageKing i examined the engine and confirmed it is indeed that part, i still don't know if it's the gasket or the oil pressure sensor but at least now i know what's causing it. However my mother beat me to it and hired some mobile mechanic who wants to charge 900$, i told her to get a 2nd opinion she ignored and now is doing it. I don't think we even have $900 yay
@@PlumbCarton5607 OMG, the part is about $5, and the sensor I have no idea, but as a guess I would say not more than $50??? I guess you mom is paying for convenience, as someone is coming down to do it, so time is money and the mechanic has to pay for gas, mileage etc. At least you know it should be fixed correctly.
@@GarageKing yeah and it doesn't look that hard to do. He jacked up the car from the engine. He's also trying to boot us up for more stuff. He then took the alternator & tensioner, and some various other stuff to get different ones, even tho those worked fine. I wasn't there to stop it
We did it! Thank-you!!! My 2010 ex civic had an electrical post above the 3rd lower bolt making it 10x harder. Also I'm not sure that Amazon gasket is great quality but this was easy enough ill get the oem if it leaks. I have a feeling my leak is from something else in that passenger side upper area though. Cleaned off as best I could so we'll see.
Bought the Amazon one. For me it started leaking 200 miles later as a slow drip, thought it was power steering fluid then when i did a valve adjustment i noticed the oil was low, checked it again and it was leaking. Bought a oem one from the dealer, haven't tested it yet.
Placed successfully, but there is still a small leak on the left side near the rubber cap (black circle at 0:58) on the left side of the engine. Any thoughts?
Hi There, I think that is your camshaft plug. I have never replaced one. I would call Honda and give them your vin, see what it looks like (if its only a few bucks buy it) and then see how it comes out. Maybe it just pulls out, I'm really not sure as I have never changed one.
Hey There, its the PCV hose, or sometimes its called the Tube PCV, I believe the honda part # is 17131-RNA-A00 Good thing is its not an expensive part !!!! Appreciate the comment.
Noticed some drips on the ground last week and had a peakbat the motor. I noticed the leeft side is wet of oil. Though not only on the backside like in the video. Also a bit on the front side. So the complete left side seams to be wet of oil. Check oil onbthe dipstick and doesn't seam to be loosing lot of oil. Better let it check by a mechanic
Just found a different video which actually shower about the same look on the motor. Seems to be a leak near the EGR valve. There's an plastic plug which seems to wear out
@@GarageKing I'll try, but really looks like that plug issue. Downside is, i can hardly wash there by hand. There is a part in front of that, believe that is the EGR. Or i can use my pressure washer, but I'm not confident doing that. I'll see what I can do with garden hose perhaps
@@RomboutVersluijs If you can spray some engine cleaner down there, and then just rinse with a garden hose most should come off. You really should not need much pressure at all. Then you can jack up the car (be safe of course) and look from underneath. I did watch that other video and that plug is for where the distributer use to be on the previous generation of Honda motors (they don't use distributors anymore).
So I have an issue with the plastic piece that is on the side of the block? Right next to where you were working at. Can't seem to find any video on it. When the car is on that plastic coin looking thing vibrates and there's oild spilling out of it? Don't know what ig is? Don't know what part it is. Any clues or pointers you can give me?
My car is soaked with gas pedal, engine speed is only 6000. When driving on the road, it only goes up to 4000 and the car jerks. What is the cause of this phenomenon?
Your video was extremely informative for a guy who is just starting to do his own car maintenance. So I replaced my part. I still I’m leaking some oil in the same spot. Could there be a pool of oil somewhere around the engine that continues to drip down? Thank you for all your help.
Hey Thanks for the great comment, yup it leaks down onto the rear of the cylinder head. If you have some engine shampoo you can spray the engine down (put a bag over the alternator) and then hose it off while staying away from the electrical stuff and then see if it still leaks.
My civic has this same leak on the front passenger side and my car is a 2016 civic sport cvt not sure if this year would have the same problem or what year the guy in the video is workin on please help
Hey there, I think the engine should be fairly similar, I think the engine in the video is an "R" style engine and that engine is still made in the 10th gen civic (yours) there is also a "K" engine. I would give it a quick wash, and then look in the rear and if you have the same type of VVT solenoid on the rear of the engine (could be slightly different shape) then that could be your problem. Important thing is to clean the engine and then look as the thing leaks all over the place and you want to make sure you get the right leak.
Have you seen this leak while just adding oil? I ask because i have a leak on the same side of the engine and when adding oil I can see it slowly leaking.
The best thing to do is give it a quick shampoo and then run it for a day and check and it should be easy to tell. I know on yours the distributor O ring is known to leak, but that's on the other side. For yours maybe its leaking at the valvecover??
You should not need to reset anything, but make sure you plugged everything back in. If you have a scanner it will probably point you to something you forgot to plug in.
Hey Thanks for the comment. The sensor that goes in there is for oil pressure so I don't think it would be related to the 3.5K rpm. You should check for codes, sometimes you can have pending codes that won't trigger the engine light to come on.
Hi There, I always use an automotive scotch bright pad like this amzn.to/3EnVCFj and then I use GM brake cleaner amzn.to/3A714tR to remove any residue. Thats what I use on every oil pan, valve cover, or job like this and I have never had an issue. The important thing is the scotch bright pad to ensure its a smooth surface.
First I washed the engine so the outside everywhere was clean. then when I took the part off that was easy to clean on the bench, so the block part I put a rag in the back of the engine and then I used a scotch bright back on the surface area that mates with the gasket.
hi first off i love your tutorials, thank you so much for them! so far i've replaced my driver side side headlight assembly and i think successfully changed this gasket! i feel no new oil around the VVT but i still have major leaking from what looks like the oil filter? i have no lift or jack so i can't see if the leak is coming from higher up but i took a video and saw large drops dripping off the bottom of the oil filter every second when the car is running only. i can't get the filter loose with just my hands to even try to replace it but do you think the problem is as simple as that? if so i'll take it back to where i had my oil changed about a month ago if the problem could be the filter they replaced, thank you again!!
Hey there, thanks for the great comment !! Appreciate the time you took to write it. Firstly congrats on doing all that work yourself, you have attempted more than most. To answer your question, yes the oil filter can leak, and I have seen them with a bad seal (sometimes the crimp leaks) so that would be your problem. You could always wash the engine down (you can do it with a garden hose on the street) Get some engine shampoo and when the engine is cold spray it down and hose it off. You can do this from the top so you don't need a lift. Just make sure you do use high pressure and DON"T get the alternator wet (put a plastic bag over it) then if the oil is dripping when its running it should be very easy for a shop to see where its coming from and not confuse it with anything else. A set of drive up ramps is pretty cheap and can pay back dividends for the DIYer, but if you get a set, don't buy the cheapest set as many times the tires will slip on the plastic. Get a decent set amzn.to/3PZsUAK Have a good weekend :)
@@GarageKing thank you so much for the information and the link! I'll be getting that so I can keep doing my DIYs :) I wish I posted about this sooner, I really need my car for work so I ended up taking my car in to the same place without washing it down but I did try to wipe up the area a bit below and what I could reach from the wheel cover, all oil leaking is fresh so I'm hoping that'll help pinpoint it. When I dropped it off and said another shop said it looks like the filter though they still said it might be the VVT since I denied the replacement (I didn't tell them I ended up doing it myself). I asked them if the VVT solenoid was at the back of the engine and they said there were 2, one above the oil filter. I have an 8th gen DX but could only find replacement parts for the one you showed in the video, is there another I can easily change out if it is leaking?
@@pixielikepanda Thanks for the follow up, as far as I know there is only one VVT, but there is an oil pressure switch that can leak when the engine is running. Its actually screwed onto the VVT part, you can see it at 3:24min mark quite clearly. They don't leak often (actually very rare) but when they do leak, they leak bad, and only leak when the engine is running. I had one on a corvette the other day that was dripping like crazy !! Anyway the only way to really check that piece is with a mirror and a light when the engine is running from the top, its its leaking your are going to see it drip and the oil will actually come out of the connector. When you unplug the connector it should be DRY, if its WET then its starting. Hope this helps you out :)
Yup this is probably it, and once it drips on the exhaust that's when you smell it. Good thing is the part is only a few dollars (Like 5 or so) and its a pretty easy job to do. It could be much worse, but this one is an easy one :) If you want to make sure, use some engine degreaser with the garden hose and wash off your engine good. Then drive it for a day and check. That's what I did and it confirmed the leak.
The only really way to know is to look to see if it's leaking, there is a pressure sensor screwed into it, so that could be leaking as well. I would wash off the engine with some degreaser and then run the engine and look with a flashlight and mirror to see exactly where its leaking from. If you can't see any leaks then drive it for a day and check, mostly likely you will see it then. Also from experience normally faster leaks are the pressure sensor and slower leaks are the gasket, but that's not a rule. Just what I see most of the time.
Fantastic video. I think this is the issue on my 2008 Civic. Did you have to drain the oil first, or can you just crack on with the replacement gasket? Thanks!
Thank you so much for the informative video! My first car is a 2008 Civic and I noticed an oil leak in the same area in the video a few days ago, I replaced the gasket and it was my first-time car fixing experience, everything worked like a champ! I want to ask is it normal for the check engine light to come after I replaced the gasket? The light is on but the car drives normally, again thank you so much for the awesome video!
Thanks for the comment !! Not normal for the check engine light to come on. Make sure you have the electrical connector plugged in and everything is tight. I would give it a quick scan to check for codes to see what pops up. Maybe times you can go to Autozone or some other parts stores and they will check the code for free. If they do, write it down, clear the code and drive it. It may not come back.
@@robwright4398 No haven't replaced the PVC, on this one I could tell it was definitely the gasket as the gasket was hard and brittle. If the PCV ever got plugged there could be a pressure build up, but then I could just as easily leak from any of the seals in the engine.
I didn't know there was another gasket? Unless you took off more stuff ? I left everything in the housing and the only gasket I saw was the gasket that seals the housing to the head.
Hi There, if its leaking near the steering pump check the pump fluid level to see if its leaking. Its possible its leaking at the pressure or return line and running down. Most of the time its the part I show in the video.
@@OSHAHBAZO Hey there, the 4 main points to leak are the VVT solenoid (in the video), valve cover, the front timing cover, and the oil pan. Usually the its what's in the video. The oil pan is pretty low so if you have oil up top it could be the valve cover, or possibly the timing cover. What I would do is wash the engine off good with some engine degreaser. Once the engine is clean take it for a drive and then recheck before it leaks everywhere, this way you don't misdiagnose the leak and can be sure to know where its coming from.
@@GarageKing thank you very much the information is very useful, I will check tomorrow with Mechanic this 4 points, Let me add here my engine oil is only leak when I turn on the engine & it's start leaking coming top of the steering motor, now I think it's vvt... thank you again
I replaced mine and it was all good, but i’m changing my oil and notice it’s leaking again. I assume it’s from the same spot. Why would it happen again so quickly?
It shouldn't. Hopefully you cleaned well around the area. The repair should last years as its just a rubber gasket. There is an oil pressure sensor on the unit and perhaps that is leaking?? if you can give it a wash and then run it with an inspection mirror that you might be able to pinpoint it.
Well, the stealership I went to (Honda Dealer/Service Center) quoted me $532.73 this past Monday trying to convince me it's actually the valve that needs replaced to stop the leaking and not just the $5 gasket. That's why I'm here.
Hey there, it can run down the back of the engine and get onto the axle. Normally the transmission doesn't get oily because its on the other side and the bulk of the oil is on the power steering side, and it runs down and even makes your drain plug look like its leaking. I would wash your engine down and then drive it for a day and inspect.
Thank you, and happy Saturday to you :) I was surprised, I thought it was going to require more parts, or be a bigger job. Turned out to be just a small gasket, it was a win for me !!! Thanks again for the comment :)
is the oil stain at the beginning of the video really after leaking from the solenoid? I'm asking because I have similar signs of leakage on the passenger side and the spot is just as big when starting from cold. I pray that it will be the same.
Hey There, the stains were actually not my driveway. I was walking though the neighbourhood and saw that and thought it would be a pretty good effect for the video. The leak starts slow but then gets quicker. If you don't fix it I could see it causing a big stain. I caught my leak fairly early. Happy Sat to you !!
Hi There, yours is a 7th gen, this vehicle was an 8th gen. Your engine is a little different, its a D series engine. You have a distributor on the right side of the engine (when standing in front of the engine with the hood open) There is an O-ring that very commonly leaks and it does cause a leak on the passenger side. Its a fairly simple job to do.
No, you might loose a tablespoon or so, the only thing is you want to make sure when you are cleaning the rear area that you don't get dirt in there. Feel free to do it anytime, no need to wait. The one thing I would do is degrease the engine before you do it, makes the job that much easier and the risk of getting dirt into the engine much lower.
@@GarageKing found my strange noise, it was the water pump, while at it got the belt/tensioner replaced also, thermostat, radiator and cap 😁, and also couple of seals
I just replaced my valve cover seal and two days later i was leaking oil in this exact spot Is that normal to happen after switching out the old seal but not doing the part you did?
I wonder if its the part in the video that was leaking and not your valve cover. Changing the gasket on the valve cover would not affect this part and visa versa.
What is that part called I have a 2002 honda civic ex and it is leaking oil I changed the valve cover gasket kit and the valve plug but still a bad leak so much oil that I can't tell where it is coming from so hopefully this will fix it if not any information will be appreciated
Hey there and thanks for the comment. It's commonly called the VVT, or Variable Valve Solenoid. Hopefully this helps you out. Also as there is a lot of dirt build up there, I would wash the engine with some degreaser before you do the job. This will prevent dirt from possibly getting into the engine (and causing major problems) when you are doing the repair.
Really quick and informative video! Love that swivel ratchet too. Figure I could treat myself to buying one with all the money I'm saving by not allowing the local Honda stealership replace the entire valve when only the gasket is faulty, at the tune of $532.73. Do you think it would be worth it to change out the o-ring on the oil pressure sensor that's screwed onto the valve while it's out, or just leave it alone? Thanks for posting this video!
Hey There, I would just leave the oil pressure sensor. Usually if they leak its quite bad so most likely its ok. I have only ever seen a few leak so yours is probably ok. The swivel ratchet is the bomb and really helps with everything. Highly recommended and I use mine all the time !!!
Another great video! Trying to trace down a leak on my 2009 Civic. Noticed an oil leak while doing an oil change on the passenger side like you indicated. Did you notice any oil around the valve cover caused by this? I initially thought it was the valve cover as I noticed some dirt build up on that side of the cover, so I am contemplating just replacing both today. Edit - Looks like my valve cover is definitely leaking, probably best to replace both most of the oil is in the passenger side however
You could do them both, I would if you are doing the valve cover, as you are in there anyway, and the leak at the cylinder head is very common, plug the gasket is pretty cheap. Make sure to give the engine a cleaning before you start so you don't get dirt falling in the engine. Thanks for the comment !!
Oh and when I did mine, I didn't notice any oil on the valve cover. I washed the engine off and then ran it and checked for leaks and the valve cover was good.
Did you notice the oil leak make it all the way on top of the lower motor mount right near the drain plug? That’s the issue I have , just wondering if that is what you noticed.
Thanks for the comment, I did notice the oil on mine was leaking all the way down to the drain plug. It was bad on the side of the engine. At first I thought it may have been from the power steering pump, so I washed everything off and then checked after a few days and found it was leaking on the rear of the cylinder head. So that's how I figured out it was that part. The part is under 10 bucks and its really common for them to leak. You could maybe consider using some engine degreaser and wash it all off and then check after a day or two.
The job is a bunch easier if you have a swivel ratchet, a necessity I would say. I use a Snap On in the video, but I do this a lot, you can buy a cheaper swivel ratchet and the gasket right on Amazon amzn.to/3F7fP1s and amzn.to/3EXmkoo For the Canadians here amzn.to/3hcrC6K and amzn.to/3kQrQCn
I did mine yesterday . I was so nervous when i changed mine , it turned out great the oil was even getting down to the starter, your light humor gave me confidence .
That is awesome and glad you got it all fixed up !!!
I really appreciate the time you put into your videos and the time you put into replying to your comments, thank you again!!
Thank you so much !!!! I really appreciate that and I want to let you know that. I always reply to everyone doing my best to help. Thank you again, and when I go get my Dairy Queen Blizzard I'll be thinking of you !!!! Happy Sunday to you :)
I initially thought the oil leak was caused by a cracked engine block. Thank you so much for the video
Anytime, and glad you got something out of the video !!!
It would be cracked engine cylinder head not block if it was from up higher
My civic got the same issue since 2-3years. Now I know where my problem was. Big thank you man!
Thank you for the great comment !!!
I did mine the other day. Was a PITA but mostly getting the green electrical clip off the bracket! I used some garage door spray on it and let it sink in, then it came off. I did not buy a swivel head ratchet wrench. Just put the socket with a 3 inch extension on first and then connect the wrench to the end of the extension and you'll be okay and save 20 to 30 bucks on the swivel. Also i used a Dorman gasket instead of the Honda. it works fine. the Dealers near me charge more than the MSRP for parts. Finally , thank you for posting this as it is the one that shows it good and is in English, there are some Spanish videos on that are good ,too but i don't know much Spanish
Thanks very much for the feedback and comment, much appreciated and you have good dexterity if you can do it without a swivel ratchet !!
For better access to that area you can remove the wiper arms and that plastic shroud that has the wiper fluid nozzles on it. It really opens up that area and makes the job alot easier.
Thanks very much for the comment, I heard that after I did the job, I guess my arms could fit in LOL
I did this as well, in addition I removed the metal bracket underneath, 6 small bolts, 2, 10mm & 4, 12mm which was easy but just gave me more room to give easier access.
@@jameswalker1210 Thank you for the reply and sharing your hint, we can all learn from each other !
Man, thank you so much again my part came in yesterday. I got it put on today in the dark couldn’t have done it without you.
Thanks for the comment and glad you got it all fixed up !!!!
Thanks for calming me down. My civic has disappointed me A LOT with various repairs. Once this is done this car is going down the road!
You bet, you know they are actually pretty reliable cars. Just keep the fluids clean. Glad I calmed you down, as this is a pretty easy fix and the gasket is super cheap !! Thanks for the comment :)
So I had a massive oil leak for almost a month. Found this video, found the part, replaced the gasket and voila it fixed it. Thank you so much for this video. Also I have a 9th gen Honda Civic EX-L so yeah this applies to them too
Thank you for the great comment, much appreciated and thanks for letting me know about the 9th gen !!!
Thanks! I was able to stop the leak on my 2010 civic with 157k miles. I didn't remove the rubber hose but just worked around it fine. The bottom bolt is certainly the hardest so thanks for the good label of it in the video.
Thanks for the great comment and glad you got it all done. Leak is fixed !!!
Can't thank you enough for posting this video! Saved me a ton of time/money when my daughter's Civic suddenly sprang a leak last week.
Glad it helped!
Great video. Straight to the point. Didn’t leave out any information. Step by step. Super helpful , thank you
Thank you for the great comment !!!
I just did this job and changed the oil in less then two hours Thanks to this video, very much appreciated.
Glad you got it all buttoned up !!!! Plus you no doubt saved some cash. Appreciate the comment !
best one I've see so far for this replacement, thanks
Thank you for the great comment :)
Well that was quick to figure out, My leak on my 2012 civic looks exactly the same. Now to procrastinate a month or so before fixing it :)
Ha Ha, appreciate the comment my friend, good thing is that the fix for this is pretty cheap, and its not that hard to do. Once thing that really helps is a swivel ratchet, I would say its a must.
Happy to say this is fixed now (i hope). Doing it the first time was pure pain as someone installed them with an impact or something, taped tools together to get leverage. had to do it 3 times as the Amazon gasket blew like 200 miles later, didn't really notice until i was doing an unrelated repair and checked the oil level (dry). Took it out and put gasket sealer around the outside edge to temporarily fix it then got a OEM one from Honda, haven't turned it on yet so hopefully it doesn't leak again. Did my best cleaning the gasket maker how bad is it to have some still on there?(dried, but a thin small patch attached on the inside part)
I don't mind taking it off again since at this point could do it quickly.
You had quite the ordeal my friend and sorry the Amazon gasket did not work. There is the possibility if the area is not cleaned enough it will leak, I know its tough to get in there but sounds like you are getting quite good at it. I used brake clean to rinse everything before I put it all back together.
just gave it a squeeze??? how? Now i know why you did not show on camera. It's impossible to get off. Finally got it. You have to sqeeze it in the right spot at the tip and pull.You make the job so easy looking. I found it to be a struggle working in that small space. I even had to spray pam oil on my forearms so I could slip in and around in there. In the end everything was done correctly. No more leak
Ha Ha, thanks for the comment :) Well well, you are right its a heck of a squeeze to make it work. The reason I didn't film it, is that its impossible to get the camera in there, let alone a body part !!!! I do film as much as I can, but sometimes you just can't get it all. I love your comment about using Pam on your arm !! I am glad you got it all done, success and you can walk away happy :)
I just finished the job and let me just say you made it look very easy but I ran into some trouble but got it done the tools I used a 10 wrench for the bottom bolt and small ratchet with a 10
Thank you for the comment, and at least you got it done, that's a plus !!! Happy Holidays to you my friend !!
This dude really made an entire video and didn't mention what the part was he was taking off what gasket and or part numbers. Never seen anything like it LOL
If you scroll down its all in the video description
Excellent. Yours was the best description of how to do this that I found, as you showed all the details that others leave out. So, I tackled it on a friends 2006 civic and it went well. The one thing I did differently, was that I used a box end 10mm wrench to break loose the three long bolts as I was not getting enough torque on the small ratchet. The spec is to tighten to 7.2 ft pounds (86 inch-pounds). That seemed not snug enough, given how tight the factory bolts were installed, so I snugged them up more. Cleaned both surfaces well, as you did. No leaks noted so will see if it fixes the nasty oil leak. The gasket from Honda dealer is about $8.00
Awesome you got it done and kuddos to you for doing it with a box end wrench, I know those bolts are tight !!!!
My dealer wants $13 for it? Aren't they all supposed to charge the same
@@AudreysKitchen Hey There, as each dealership is a franchise I guess they could sell for whatever they want, but they should follow the suggested price by the manufacturer. Shady business practice to jack up prices like that.
@@AudreysKitchen yeah that’s what dealer charged me
Can't wait to try this out. Oil is leaking, went to a mechanic and they changed the engine gasket but still leaking at the same spot.
Hey Thanks for the comment, just make sure before you do it you give the engine a good clean, this way you don't have to worry about dirt getting in the engine. In addition, once you do the job and drive it for an hour or two you can check and see exactly where its leaking from. This gasket is really cheap so worth a shot for sure !!! Make sure you have a good swivel ratchet, it makes the job 100X easier. Links are in the description if you are curious. Thanks !!
If anyone is wondering the part # is 15826-RNA-A01
Yup that is the part number :)
Is it for vtec engines or non-vtec ??
Thanks
That is the oil leak I just found thanks for making this great video
15826-RNA-A01
15826-RNA-A01
Thank you very much, greetings from Argentina, the truth is you solved a problem for me that I thought was huge and it was as simple as this, really thank you very much!
Thank you for the great comment, and hello from Canada. Very happy I could help you out, and extra cool that someone from Argentina was watching the video, I didn't expect that, thank you :)
Oh man , you saved me a lot of time , energy and money . Thank you for the video
Thank you and appreciate the comment !!
I just finished this project, thank you so much for your really helpful information.
one thing, I didn't remove that rubber hose. because I tried it but it is hard and risky for me but I made it!
Thank you so much.
Thank you for the great comment and very glad you were able to tackle it !!!! Hi-Five !!!
What is the function of this filter, and what type of cleaner did you use? Thanks
I think its to keep debris out of the VVT (Variable Valve Solenoid)
I used a general engine degreaser to clean the engine first, then I used brake cleaner to clean the part (once it was apart) clean the engine first as it reduces the chance of debris getting into the engine.
Gonna test this out before I take off the cover itself fingers crossed !!! Mines leaking pretty gnarly
Lets hope this is it, as its an easy leak to fix
I have an oil leak on a 2000 Honda Civic right below the engine on the passenger side as well. I don't supose you would know if it could also be the VVT?
Off the top of my head its probably the VVT (Variable Valve Solenoid) if it has one, but if its the older style engine that has a distributor or plug on the side, check that as they are known to leak.
@@GarageKing just got some dye and we'll see in a couple days. Thank you for the video, I'll update this comment once I find out!
@@EasternBoundish Sounds great and I would be curious to know. Thanks
Just a thought, while you are at it check and replace the PCV VALVE. When that fails high internal pressures can increase the chance of oil seal failure. We change it every 30,000 miles, also it keeps the engine from sludging and fouling the oil.
Excellent comment and you are 100% right. I appreciate that and hope that others will consider doing so. Thanks again
@GarageKing Keep the great videos coming 👍, good how to videos help greatly when doing these projects. Thanks again!
@@GgRae-gv1tg Thanks for the great comment. I usually do one repair vid a month as I do the Snap On tools sales for each month, along with a review and some shorts. I'll continue to do my best !!! Thanks and hope you are enjoying your weekend :)
Are there only one of those on the engine or more cylinder gaskets
There is only one
Should I do the PCV valve while doing this job since we are in the vicinity? Might have to remove the cowl to get them both tackled in a decent amount of time I guess?
Up to you, depends on how many kms are on your car. My car is at close to 200K miles now and its still ok. TO be honest it would not hurt to do the PCV.
Thanks!
Thank you so soo much !!! Really appreciate it, and you are the bomb !! Thank you good Sir !!!
@@GarageKing you saved me parts and labor at the local garage so thank you Sir.
@@BigSnead76 Glad I was able to do that !! Enjoy your Sunday :)
Thank you for the video and greetings from Poland. I have a question with what force to tighten the bolts from the valve and in what order. Sorry if you talked about it in the video but I don't speak English
Cześć,
Nie ma sposobu, aby włożyć tam klucz dynamometryczny, jest bardzo ciasny, więc po prostu przylega, śruby wcale nie muszą być bardzo mocno dokręcone, niektórzy ludzie zatrzasnęli śrubę, więc nie dokręcaj zbyt mocno. Nie jestem pewien fabrycznego momentu obrotowego, ale to niewiele, to mała gwintowana śruba.
Hi There,
There is no way to get a torque wrench in there, its super tight so just snug up, they bolts don't have to be very tight at all, some people have snapped the bolt so don't tighten too much. I'm not sure of the factory torque but its not much, its a small threaded bolt.
@@GarageKing Thank you for your help, tomorrow I'm going to do it, I have a big leak from that area. I will also replace the PCV valve prophylactically, there is also a large amount of oil around it
@@Chudy19931 Glad I could help and I hope you get the job done tomorrow !!
Thank you for the awesome video! What did you find was the best way to clean off all the oil?
Hey there, I used some engine degreaser and then hosed it off. I must say the best way is to use brake clean, but it gets expensive. Make sure you don't use brake clean on a hot engine !!
Do you have to drain the oil before doing this or can it be done on a cool engine? Thanks so much!!
no oil drain necessary, and yes, do on a cool engine so you don't burn yourself.
Do check the oil level when you are done, none will leak out when doing the job, but your car might be low because of the leak.
What’s the best way to clean up a oil mess on the side of the engine?
I used some engine degreaser and a garden hose, I found that worked best and was most economical. You could spray brake clean at it and its going to work VERY well, but you are going to use a few cans which gets expensive.
Do I have to drain my engine oil? I just had changed my oil yesterday
Nope, you can just change the part. Be careful not to get anything in the engine when you are cleaning. Wouldn't hurt to check you oil level :) But you don't have to change your oil. Happy Saturday to you :)
@@GarageKing thank you. I ordered the part and will do next weekend. This is very very helpful
@@marvinu_ Thanks for the great comment :)
Thanks, I have opened mine today and the 1 lower bolt was pretty hard to open. I am waiting for the gasket to arrive, how tight should I torque the bolts back, i dont have a torque wrench.
Hi There, I don't think I could find the torque specs. I know there are manuals out there you can buy such as emanuals bit.ly/44zVazx discount code (GARAGEKING22) but the problem is its almost impossible to get a torque wrench in there. I'm actually a GM mechanic and on GM cars similar gaskets all get a torque of 89 inch lbs which works out to about 7 ft/lbs. So its really not much. Once you feel the gasket compressing, give a 1/2 turn or so on each bolt (keep moving around) so they all get pulled down evenly, then you WILL feel them all of a sudden get tight (now the part is fully down) then you just go a little more to snug them up so the bolts don't come loose. Its really not tight because the bolts are not supporting anything. Then after a few drives check it for leaks. Hope this helped.
@@GarageKing Thanks buddy, I think it's 8 ft lbs of torque for civic. I will try to give them a good medium strength push, and yes there's not much room, I already cut my finger while opening the lower bolt😅, hope things go fine.
@@aakudev Fingers crossed for you my friend :)
This video was super helpful. I believe this is the source of my leak (or the timing chain inspection cover). Thank you so much!
Thank you for the great comment, and much appreciated !!!!
do i have to flush my oil first before starting?
Nope not at all, but make sure you check your oil level when you are done. You could be low from the leak.
Thanks for your assistance with this video you have saved me a lot of grief
Thank you for the great comment !!!
Isnt that the vvt solanoid my check engine light came on and what kt was doing it wouldnt let me drive past 3500 rpm but once i replaced it it drove perfect, my car is still leaking oil but im not sure where
Yep its the VVT solenoid. I would wash your engine down then drive it, or run it for 30min and check. Sometimes they leak from the plug in the cam cover.
Do you know the name of this engine part?
VVT (Variable Valve Solenoid)
Is this replacement similar for a 2001 Honda Civic EX?
No, the 2001 EX is actually easier. This video is for an 8th gen engine, yours is a 7th gen engine, and that engine style use to leak all the time from the distributor that was located on the left hand side of the engine when you are looking down from the top. They did away with the distributor, but the style was still the same so for yours when you look down from the top. It usually leaks on the left hand side of the valvecover from a plastic plug located on the side (where the distributor use to be) You have to remove the EGR valve to get the plug out, and the plug has an o-ring on it. This is most likely where your leak is coming from.
Great video?What is the actual part and the gasket i'm getting
Its for the VVT amzn.to/3EXmkoo you can grab from the dealer as well. All you need is the gasket. Not sure if you can do it without a swivel ratchet (maybe but it would be really hard) amzn.to/3F7fP1s
Thanks, i cant get this seal in India, its not available. Can I use seal maker to do this?
I would not use seal maker to do this, if you don't do it right you will get the seal maker in the engine. Can you check Amazon in India to see if its possible? I don't have link but you can click on the US or Can link to get the Amazon name, then cut and past the name in Amazon India.
Goodmorning your video is mkre than helpful ,What is this part and what does it do ? , 2008 honda civic lx , oil light is on but i chnage oil every 3 months went to worn one day and it came on. No over heating , just a wild noise it had a leak in the power steering pump but now i see it has a oil leak front passanger side any help is great at 168k miles
Hi There, that solenoid controls the oil flow to the camshaft to adjust the engine's valve timing. It helps the engine to perform better and use fuel more efficiently. Some call it the VVT.
@GarageKing you know your stuff bro life saver , thought my engine blew or a cam shaft messed up , checked on my 1.8 today and it was bone dry put oil in it cranked and ran still had a ticking sounds but the pressure light went away but when I looked down when it was on it just leaks bad bro when its off it don't leak when it's on worst leak I've seen
@@BrandonV-m2y You know it and thank you for the comment, much appreciated !!
I think I fixed my oil leak problem it’s not throwing oil any more from the serpentine belt and there’s no drips so I will wait and see how it does used your video to fix it
Thanks for the comment, and if you have some engine degreaser and a hose you can rinse off the engine, just so you know its clean and then its easy to spot if something is still leaking. Glad the video helped you out, and I hope its all fixed up !!!
Thanks I'll investigate this part. My civic started leaking rendering it undriveable as it leaked so fast you could go only maybe a 5 miles before it blows up. A while ago i refilled the engine oil thinking it was one time. I ended up making a perfect line of oil around the apartment complex so i parked it. Fell on some hard economic times so it's been sitting for a couple months but im now trying to get it fixed asap.
Sorry to hear you fell on hard times, it can happen to anyone and glad you kept your head up. If its leaking that fast I doubt its the gasket, but you may have to do it anyway and I'll tell you why. There is an oil pressure sensor screwed into it, and that may be leaking, when it go it leaks fast. To fix that part you just get a new sensor and they thread in to the housing you will remove. Also to be sure if you have access to a garden hose I would use a can of engine degreaser, wash the engine off, let it dry, and then run the vehicle while looking to see if you can find the leak. Sounds like its leaking fast so it should not be hard to find. Good luck with the repair, and hang in there !!
@@GarageKing thank you, I'll look for that one too
@@GarageKing i examined the engine and confirmed it is indeed that part, i still don't know if it's the gasket or the oil pressure sensor but at least now i know what's causing it. However my mother beat me to it and hired some mobile mechanic who wants to charge 900$, i told her to get a 2nd opinion she ignored and now is doing it. I don't think we even have $900 yay
@@PlumbCarton5607 OMG, the part is about $5, and the sensor I have no idea, but as a guess I would say not more than $50??? I guess you mom is paying for convenience, as someone is coming down to do it, so time is money and the mechanic has to pay for gas, mileage etc. At least you know it should be fixed correctly.
@@GarageKing yeah and it doesn't look that hard to do. He jacked up the car from the engine. He's also trying to boot us up for more stuff. He then took the alternator & tensioner, and some various other stuff to get different ones, even tho those worked fine. I wasn't there to stop it
We did it! Thank-you!!! My 2010 ex civic had an electrical post above the 3rd lower bolt making it 10x harder. Also I'm not sure that Amazon gasket is great quality but this was easy enough ill get the oem if it leaks. I have a feeling my leak is from something else in that passenger side upper area though. Cleaned off as best I could so we'll see.
Excellent comment and thank you !! Glad I could help out : )
Bought the Amazon one. For me it started leaking 200 miles later as a slow drip, thought it was power steering fluid then when i did a valve adjustment i noticed the oil was low, checked it again and it was leaking. Bought a oem one from the dealer, haven't tested it yet.
@@PlumbCarton5607 Very good to know, and thank you for the feedback.
Placed successfully, but there is still a small leak on the left side near the rubber cap (black circle at 0:58) on the left side of the engine. Any thoughts?
Hi There, I think that is your camshaft plug. I have never replaced one. I would call Honda and give them your vin, see what it looks like (if its only a few bucks buy it) and then see how it comes out. Maybe it just pulls out, I'm really not sure as I have never changed one.
Oh awesome, thank you for the quick response! I’ll check it out.
@@seansethi196 Excellent
Easy fix. Turns out it was a secondary leak to this one! Thank you again.
@@seansethi196 Glad I could help !
1:47 what is this hose called ..I need to replace it as we did what u said not to and it collasped
Hey There, its the PCV hose, or sometimes its called the Tube PCV, I believe the honda part # is 17131-RNA-A00 Good thing is its not an expensive part !!!! Appreciate the comment.
Noticed some drips on the ground last week and had a peakbat the motor. I noticed the leeft side is wet of oil. Though not only on the backside like in the video. Also a bit on the front side. So the complete left side seams to be wet of oil. Check oil onbthe dipstick and doesn't seam to be loosing lot of oil. Better let it check by a mechanic
Just found a different video which actually shower about the same look on the motor. Seems to be a leak near the EGR valve. There's an plastic plug which seems to wear out
I would give the engine a wash and then run it for a few days, you should be able to see exactly where its coming from.
Yup, there is that plug on the side of the cylinder head, that is another spot that leaks. Give it a quick wash and see. Neither job is that hard.
@@GarageKing I'll try, but really looks like that plug issue. Downside is, i can hardly wash there by hand. There is a part in front of that, believe that is the EGR. Or i can use my pressure washer, but I'm not confident doing that. I'll see what I can do with garden hose perhaps
@@RomboutVersluijs If you can spray some engine cleaner down there, and then just rinse with a garden hose most should come off. You really should not need much pressure at all. Then you can jack up the car (be safe of course) and look from underneath. I did watch that other video and that plug is for where the distributer use to be on the previous generation of Honda motors (they don't use distributors anymore).
So I have an issue with the plastic piece that is on the side of the block? Right next to where you were working at. Can't seem to find any video on it. When the car is on that plastic coin looking thing vibrates and there's oild spilling out of it? Don't know what ig is? Don't know what part it is. Any clues or pointers you can give me?
Can you give me a time stamp? The only thing that I could think that would squirt oil is the oil pressure sensor that is screwed into the housing.
My car is soaked with gas pedal, engine speed is only 6000. When driving on the road, it only goes up to 4000 and the car jerks. What is the cause of this phenomenon?
I'm not sure I know what you mean, engine speed of 6000 is very fast
I have 9th gen civic facing same problem you should right this for 9th gen honda civic also thanks
Appreciate the suggestion !!! Thanks
Your video was extremely informative for a guy who is just starting to do his own car maintenance. So I replaced my part. I still I’m leaking some oil in the same spot. Could there be a pool of oil somewhere around the engine that continues to drip down? Thank you for all your help.
Hey Thanks for the great comment, yup it leaks down onto the rear of the cylinder head. If you have some engine shampoo you can spray the engine down (put a bag over the alternator) and then hose it off while staying away from the electrical stuff and then see if it still leaks.
My civic has this same leak on the front passenger side and my car is a 2016 civic sport cvt not sure if this year would have the same problem or what year the guy in the video is workin on please help
Hey there, I think the engine should be fairly similar, I think the engine in the video is an "R" style engine and that engine is still made in the 10th gen civic (yours) there is also a "K" engine. I would give it a quick wash, and then look in the rear and if you have the same type of VVT solenoid on the rear of the engine (could be slightly different shape) then that could be your problem. Important thing is to clean the engine and then look as the thing leaks all over the place and you want to make sure you get the right leak.
Have you seen this leak while just adding oil? I ask because i have a leak on the same side of the engine and when adding oil I can see it slowly leaking.
No I haven't, but can't say its not possible. Normally I would think it would only leak under pressure.
I have a 95 honda civic Ex and their is an oil leak or a leak of some sort on the drivers side by my serpentine belt, what could this be ?
The best thing to do is give it a quick shampoo and then run it for a day and check and it should be easy to tell. I know on yours the distributor O ring is known to leak, but that's on the other side. For yours maybe its leaking at the valvecover??
Do I need to drain out the engine oil before removing the Vtech solenoid?
Nope not at all
I changed mine but now I have the check engine light on ? Never had that issue before. Do you know if I need to reset something ?
You should not need to reset anything, but make sure you plugged everything back in. If you have a scanner it will probably point you to something you forgot to plug in.
Soo I have the exact problem but also my car won’t go past 3.5k rpm is it the sensor that goes there ?
Hey Thanks for the comment. The sensor that goes in there is for oil pressure so I don't think it would be related to the 3.5K rpm. You should check for codes, sometimes you can have pending codes that won't trigger the engine light to come on.
what did you use to clean the oil once you removed soileniod
Hi There, I always use an automotive scotch bright pad like this amzn.to/3EnVCFj and then I use GM brake cleaner amzn.to/3A714tR to remove any residue. Thats what I use on every oil pan, valve cover, or job like this and I have never had an issue. The important thing is the scotch bright pad to ensure its a smooth surface.
@@GarageKing thank you!
@@emanuelshahid9443 Anytime !!
What's the name of the part? That would be very helpful when buying the new gasket. Thank you.
Hey there, part name is in the video description and here is a link to the part amzn.to/3EXmkoo you can also pick up at the dealer if you wish.
@@GarageKing thank you
@@rlosu.s.a487 Anytime !!
How did you clean the area after you took it out
First I washed the engine so the outside everywhere was clean. then when I took the part off that was easy to clean on the bench, so the block part I put a rag in the back of the engine and then I used a scotch bright back on the surface area that mates with the gasket.
Thanks for the video!!! Mine has been leaking for years now, gonna check if that's the culprit.
Anytime !!! I would give it a good wash, and then run it for a day to be sure. But its a very common problem.
hi first off i love your tutorials, thank you so much for them! so far i've replaced my driver side side headlight assembly and i think successfully changed this gasket! i feel no new oil around the VVT but i still have major leaking from what looks like the oil filter? i have no lift or jack so i can't see if the leak is coming from higher up but i took a video and saw large drops dripping off the bottom of the oil filter every second when the car is running only. i can't get the filter loose with just my hands to even try to replace it but do you think the problem is as simple as that? if so i'll take it back to where i had my oil changed about a month ago if the problem could be the filter they replaced, thank you again!!
Hey there, thanks for the great comment !! Appreciate the time you took to write it. Firstly congrats on doing all that work yourself, you have attempted more than most. To answer your question, yes the oil filter can leak, and I have seen them with a bad seal (sometimes the crimp leaks) so that would be your problem. You could always wash the engine down (you can do it with a garden hose on the street) Get some engine shampoo and when the engine is cold spray it down and hose it off. You can do this from the top so you don't need a lift. Just make sure you do use high pressure and DON"T get the alternator wet (put a plastic bag over it) then if the oil is dripping when its running it should be very easy for a shop to see where its coming from and not confuse it with anything else. A set of drive up ramps is pretty cheap and can pay back dividends for the DIYer, but if you get a set, don't buy the cheapest set as many times the tires will slip on the plastic. Get a decent set amzn.to/3PZsUAK Have a good weekend :)
@@GarageKing thank you so much for the information and the link! I'll be getting that so I can keep doing my DIYs :) I wish I posted about this sooner, I really need my car for work so I ended up taking my car in to the same place without washing it down but I did try to wipe up the area a bit below and what I could reach from the wheel cover, all oil leaking is fresh so I'm hoping that'll help pinpoint it. When I dropped it off and said another shop said it looks like the filter though they still said it might be the VVT since I denied the replacement (I didn't tell them I ended up doing it myself). I asked them if the VVT solenoid was at the back of the engine and they said there were 2, one above the oil filter. I have an 8th gen DX but could only find replacement parts for the one you showed in the video, is there another I can easily change out if it is leaking?
@@pixielikepanda Thanks for the follow up, as far as I know there is only one VVT, but there is an oil pressure switch that can leak when the engine is running. Its actually screwed onto the VVT part, you can see it at 3:24min mark quite clearly. They don't leak often (actually very rare) but when they do leak, they leak bad, and only leak when the engine is running. I had one on a corvette the other day that was dripping like crazy !! Anyway the only way to really check that piece is with a mirror and a light when the engine is running from the top, its its leaking your are going to see it drip and the oil will actually come out of the connector. When you unplug the connector it should be DRY, if its WET then its starting. Hope this helps you out :)
So I have the tiniest leak that only happens when the car is running and it hits a hot pipe underneath I think this may be it but I'm not sure
Yup this is probably it, and once it drips on the exhaust that's when you smell it. Good thing is the part is only a few dollars (Like 5 or so) and its a pretty easy job to do. It could be much worse, but this one is an easy one :) If you want to make sure, use some engine degreaser with the garden hose and wash off your engine good. Then drive it for a day and check. That's what I did and it confirmed the leak.
Is this part in the same location as a manual transmission on the civic?
Yes should be
Do i need to drain the engine oil before pulling the part?
No
How do I know if my gasket is bad? I replaced my vtec solenoid but my car is still leaking.
The only really way to know is to look to see if it's leaking, there is a pressure sensor screwed into it, so that could be leaking as well. I would wash off the engine with some degreaser and then run the engine and look with a flashlight and mirror to see exactly where its leaking from. If you can't see any leaks then drive it for a day and check, mostly likely you will see it then. Also from experience normally faster leaks are the pressure sensor and slower leaks are the gasket, but that's not a rule. Just what I see most of the time.
Fantastic video. I think this is the issue on my 2008 Civic. Did you have to drain the oil first, or can you just crack on with the replacement gasket? Thanks!
No need to drain the oil, just clean the area first so you don't get dirt in the engine.
Does the oil have to be emptied out before removing that part??
No not at all, just try not to get dirt in the engine. And check your oil level when you are done the repair.
Thank you so much for the informative video! My first car is a 2008 Civic and I noticed an oil leak in the same area in the video a few days ago, I replaced the gasket and it was my first-time car fixing experience, everything worked like a champ! I want to ask is it normal for the check engine light to come after I replaced the gasket? The light is on but the car drives normally, again thank you so much for the awesome video!
Thanks for the comment !! Not normal for the check engine light to come on. Make sure you have the electrical connector plugged in and everything is tight. I would give it a quick scan to check for codes to see what pops up. Maybe times you can go to Autozone or some other parts stores and they will check the code for free. If they do, write it down, clear the code and drive it. It may not come back.
@@GarageKing The light is gone now, thank you very much for the reply👍
@@martinli7761 Anytime !!
@@GarageKing have you replaced the pcv valve on any of these civic? I’m just wondering if that could be part of the problem? Thanks for the video
@@robwright4398 No haven't replaced the PVC, on this one I could tell it was definitely the gasket as the gasket was hard and brittle. If the PCV ever got plugged there could be a pressure build up, but then I could just as easily leak from any of the seals in the engine.
It's also good to replace the other gasket and the o ring
I didn't know there was another gasket? Unless you took off more stuff ? I left everything in the housing and the only gasket I saw was the gasket that seals the housing to the head.
@@GarageKing yes remove the 3 bolts and there's gonna be another gasket and loosen the oil pressure switch and there's an o ring there too.
@@ismaelmoreno7074 I went back and see what you mean. I never touched that part as it was dry. Normally that part never leaks. Thanks
I have also civic 8 gen my oil leaking from passenger side when we start the engin,it's leaking from top of steering motor, please suggest??
Hi There, if its leaking near the steering pump check the pump fluid level to see if its leaking. Its possible its leaking at the pressure or return line and running down. Most of the time its the part I show in the video.
@@GarageKing steering oil level is okay only engine oil is leaking
@@OSHAHBAZO Hey there, the 4 main points to leak are the VVT solenoid (in the video), valve cover, the front timing cover, and the oil pan. Usually the its what's in the video. The oil pan is pretty low so if you have oil up top it could be the valve cover, or possibly the timing cover. What I would do is wash the engine off good with some engine degreaser. Once the engine is clean take it for a drive and then recheck before it leaks everywhere, this way you don't misdiagnose the leak and can be sure to know where its coming from.
@@GarageKing thank you very much the information is very useful, I will check tomorrow with Mechanic this 4 points,
Let me add here my engine oil is only leak when I turn on the engine & it's start leaking coming top of the steering motor, now I think it's vvt... thank you again
@@OSHAHBAZO Anytime :) Most likely I think its the VVT
Will it be on the same side for right hand drive civic ?
Yes it should be
I replaced mine and it was all good, but i’m changing my oil and notice it’s leaking again. I assume it’s from the same spot. Why would it happen again so quickly?
It shouldn't. Hopefully you cleaned well around the area. The repair should last years as its just a rubber gasket. There is an oil pressure sensor on the unit and perhaps that is leaking?? if you can give it a wash and then run it with an inspection mirror that you might be able to pinpoint it.
what size are the difficult access bolts? I wonder 10-12 mm head but i cannot see exactly.
Hey there, at 7:35min mark I go over all the tools you need, its a 10mm socket
What is this part called he replaced??
This amzn.to/3EXmkoo
What’s the part called so I can buy the gasket for it?
I believe its the variable valve solenoid. amzn.to/470ESj9
My '09 civic definitely has oil leaking from this point. Any info on what a shop may charge to fix this?
Hey there, I can't see them charging more than an hour or two. The part is super cheap, like 5 bucks, so just the hourly rate plus applicable taxes.
Well, the stealership I went to (Honda Dealer/Service Center) quoted me $532.73 this past Monday trying to convince me it's actually the valve that needs replaced to stop the leaking and not just the $5 gasket. That's why I'm here.
@@alexross8722 Oh wow, don't know why the dealership would do that, unless they don't know?
Would this gasket cause oil to be all over your pass side axle and transmission?
Hey there, it can run down the back of the engine and get onto the axle. Normally the transmission doesn't get oily because its on the other side and the bulk of the oil is on the power steering side, and it runs down and even makes your drain plug look like its leaking. I would wash your engine down and then drive it for a day and inspect.
did you drain to oli to get this done? or can i do it without draining the oil?
No not necessary to drain the oil. Just be careful not to get dirt in the engine. Give the engine a good wash before you start to minimize dirt.
Cool, it's amazing how much those little plastic gaskets matter for the car eh, great instructional video! 😃
Thank you, and happy Saturday to you :) I was surprised, I thought it was going to require more parts, or be a bigger job. Turned out to be just a small gasket, it was a win for me !!! Thanks again for the comment :)
@@GarageKing happy Saturday! 😃
@@Guyontheinternet1 Thanks Buddy !!
is the oil stain at the beginning of the video really after leaking from the solenoid? I'm asking because I have similar signs of leakage on the passenger side and the spot is just as big when starting from cold. I pray that it will be the same.
Hey There, the stains were actually not my driveway. I was walking though the neighbourhood and saw that and thought it would be a pretty good effect for the video. The leak starts slow but then gets quicker. If you don't fix it I could see it causing a big stain. I caught my leak fairly early. Happy Sat to you !!
What year Honda Civic is is cuz I got a 2003 LX 1.7 or is this for all Civics
Hi There, yours is a 7th gen, this vehicle was an 8th gen. Your engine is a little different, its a D series engine. You have a distributor on the right side of the engine (when standing in front of the engine with the hood open) There is an O-ring that very commonly leaks and it does cause a leak on the passenger side. Its a fairly simple job to do.
Do you loose oil when doing this? I need to do it and was going to do it on my next oil change.
No, you might loose a tablespoon or so, the only thing is you want to make sure when you are cleaning the rear area that you don't get dirt in there. Feel free to do it anytime, no need to wait. The one thing I would do is degrease the engine before you do it, makes the job that much easier and the risk of getting dirt into the engine much lower.
Did you notice any strange noises before replacing the part that went away after replacing it?
Hey there and thanks for the comment. No strange noise before or after.
Nope, no strange noises.
@@GarageKing found my strange noise, it was the water pump, while at it got the belt/tensioner replaced also, thermostat, radiator and cap 😁, and also couple of seals
@@514aam Most excellent, always a good feeling !!!
Appreciate the video. Saved me some troubleshooting time today.
Thanks for the great comment and glad I could help out !!
@@GarageKing Sure enough it's exactly where the leak was coming from. New OEM gasket is on and now my r18 is nice and dry again!
@@billspangler2685 That's awesome, and I know you saved some cash as that gasket is cheap.
Amazingly perfect directions. Thanks!
Thank you for the great comment !! Happy Easter weekend to you :)
I just replaced my valve cover seal and two days later i was leaking oil in this exact spot Is that normal to happen after switching out the old seal but not doing the part you did?
I wonder if its the part in the video that was leaking and not your valve cover. Changing the gasket on the valve cover would not affect this part and visa versa.
What is that part called I have a 2002 honda civic ex and it is leaking oil I changed the valve cover gasket kit and the valve plug but still a bad leak so much oil that I can't tell where it is coming from so hopefully this will fix it if not any information will be appreciated
Hey there and thanks for the comment. It's commonly called the VVT, or Variable Valve Solenoid. Hopefully this helps you out. Also as there is a lot of dirt build up there, I would wash the engine with some degreaser before you do the job. This will prevent dirt from possibly getting into the engine (and causing major problems) when you are doing the repair.
It is call "solenoid spool valve gasket" for Honda that leak and need replacement.
VVT applicable to Toyota.
@@metzmatu8409 Thanks for the clarification Metz, hope you are enjoying your weekend :)
Hi, is this same as 2.0 Engine civic fd model. Thanks
Hi There, if you civic is an 8th generation it should be very similar, if not the same. The procedure will be the same.
Really quick and informative video! Love that swivel ratchet too. Figure I could treat myself to buying one with all the money I'm saving by not allowing the local Honda stealership replace the entire valve when only the gasket is faulty, at the tune of $532.73. Do you think it would be worth it to change out the o-ring on the oil pressure sensor that's screwed onto the valve while it's out, or just leave it alone? Thanks for posting this video!
Hey There, I would just leave the oil pressure sensor. Usually if they leak its quite bad so most likely its ok. I have only ever seen a few leak so yours is probably ok. The swivel ratchet is the bomb and really helps with everything. Highly recommended and I use mine all the time !!!
@@GarageKing thank you, Sir! I appreciate benefitting from your knowledge and experience.
@@alexross8722 Thank you for the great comment, much appreciated !!!!
Another great video! Trying to trace down a leak on my 2009 Civic. Noticed an oil leak while doing an oil change on the passenger side like you indicated. Did you notice any oil around the valve cover caused by this? I initially thought it was the valve cover as I noticed some dirt build up on that side of the cover, so I am contemplating just replacing both today.
Edit - Looks like my valve cover is definitely leaking, probably best to replace both most of the oil is in the passenger side however
You could do them both, I would if you are doing the valve cover, as you are in there anyway, and the leak at the cylinder head is very common, plug the gasket is pretty cheap. Make sure to give the engine a cleaning before you start so you don't get dirt falling in the engine. Thanks for the comment !!
Oh and when I did mine, I didn't notice any oil on the valve cover. I washed the engine off and then ran it and checked for leaks and the valve cover was good.
@@GarageKing That's what I was thinking as well, similar steps might as well tackle them both. Thanks!
@@Hitmanjat Anytime and good luck with the job !
Did you notice the oil leak make it all the way on top of the lower motor mount right near the drain plug? That’s the issue I have , just wondering if that is what you noticed.
Thanks for the comment, I did notice the oil on mine was leaking all the way down to the drain plug. It was bad on the side of the engine. At first I thought it may have been from the power steering pump, so I washed everything off and then checked after a few days and found it was leaking on the rear of the cylinder head. So that's how I figured out it was that part. The part is under 10 bucks and its really common for them to leak. You could maybe consider using some engine degreaser and wash it all off and then check after a day or two.
What spray did you use to clean ?
Hey There, just regular brake cleaner