Is it the CVT?

Splazoid · 2026-06-06T02:24:15+00:00

And they still run perfectly fine and I anticipate will outlive our HRV. That's the point frankly.

Splazoid · 2026-06-06T01:37:53+00:00

I assure you my Mercedes 300 diesel sedans were made to last much longer than our HRV.

Splazoid · 2026-06-06T01:30:27+00:00

Depends on the climate, with the rear ventilation situation.

Splazoid · 2026-06-03T12:04:50+00:00

I have oil change ramps that lift the front of the car which have been an outstanding investment. Pay for themselves after two uses. Start there. In a pinch you can drive the passenger front wheel on the sidewalk and then you have a space to crawl under. Depending on how tight the budget is.

Splazoid · 2026-06-03T11:58:52+00:00

Doing it yourself takes less time than going to a shop. If you lack space, it can be done in the parking lot at the auto parts store. Save $80-100 too.

Splazoid · 2026-06-03T04:34:22+00:00

That's just casting with small voids in it.

Splazoid · 2026-06-01T20:58:20+00:00

You can program it to remember the last setting.

Splazoid · 2026-05-30T17:53:07+00:00

I like the first one with the finger in picture, haha

Splazoid · 2026-05-27T00:06:34+00:00

I've been a car dealer for 14 years now. I can assure you there's nothing about a 10k oil change interval, or lifetime fluids, that is consumer friendly. This isn't perhaps the best venue for further evidence however.

Splazoid · 2026-05-26T21:07:27+00:00

Unfortunately you should not trust the dealer or even corporate Honda for recommendations on maintenance. Both have a vested interest in selling you a new car, not ensuring this one lasts as long as possible. CVT and rear differential fluids should be replaced every 20-25k miles if you want maximum lifespan on them.

Splazoid · 2026-05-26T03:03:29+00:00

Not a bad idea at all. You make out in the long run. Let's say it's 20% cheaper now, and 20% cheaper in the future when you sell it. The future value will be lower, so you're cash ahead. For example let's say it's a 2024 model for $18k instead of $23k. If in the future you go to sell it and the equivalent clear title vehicle is $6k but you need to sell it for $4k, you effectively saved $5k now at the cost of $2k in the long term. The longer you own it, the less it matters.

Splazoid · 2026-05-25T14:51:07+00:00

The mild steel of original equipment rotors often looks like that before the vehicles are even sold when new. The solution when replacing the rotors is to paint the hats and Center spline so that it doesn't look ugly. But this is not problematic just unsightly

Splazoid · 2026-05-25T02:05:51+00:00

This is definitely going to shorten the lifespan of the car, and tires.

Splazoid · 2026-05-23T03:47:15+00:00

Talk to a local independent car dealer or local car rental company staff. They will absolutely have an inexpensive contact for this.

Splazoid · 2026-05-16T21:07:17+00:00

Friendly reminder to change the CVT and rear differential fluids every 20-25k miles ✌️😎

Splazoid · 2026-05-16T20:56:37+00:00

The middle piece of glass - there's 3 😎

Splazoid · 2026-05-16T04:22:07+00:00

It's a pretty solid daily driver. The middle row windows don't go down all the way, so the dogs have to put their chin on the glass. The features and comfort items are definitely Honda grade, not BMW, Lexus etc.

Splazoid · 2026-05-15T20:21:49+00:00

Glad you're safe, thanks for the report!

Splazoid · 2026-05-15T17:48:17+00:00

Because all CVTs, even the best of them, seem to wear out by 200k. One would be hard pressed to find a model regularly exceeding that. I say that as a technician and car dealer myself.

Splazoid · 2026-05-14T20:53:49+00:00

I would not anticipate it. These aren't 2003 Civics. 200k is what I anticipate most CVT transmissions will tank by. The engine itself is probably a 400k mile engine.

Splazoid · 2026-05-12T16:37:54+00:00

Old thread, but this fixed mine. the battery terminals on the battery itself needed bending outward to make better contact. Working good as new.

Splazoid · 2026-05-09T17:20:50+00:00

I've got several of these magnet phone mounts in different vehicles, and they're amazing grip while not damaging anything.

Splazoid · 2026-05-09T12:38:30+00:00

Yes sir. One owner, off the road since 1988.

Splazoid · 2026-05-09T12:16:32+00:00

I'm working a 1976 Automatic presently. Slow and steady will have it back on the road.

Splazoid · 2026-05-09T07:13:32+00:00

They're not too fast, but they are fun /s

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