Niceandeasy

2011 civic base model. I went to get my wifes oil changed at the dealer and they told me the car had a leak. 40,000 miles and a oil leak wtf and they told me its a 100 buck charge to look for it. But the leak is on the back side of the motor and its high. I need help picking out what it can be. Looks to me like the intake is two parts and where they meet its got oil. but i never seen a intake having oil in it. so i need help picking out what it maybe.

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

5 years 60k miles warranty should cover this, no ?

Maybe the valve cover needs tightening ??

ezone

5/60 warranty (USA). End of story.

Call the 1-800-customer assistance number?

Find a better dealer?

Gunner

^i agree..take it to the dealer tell them to fix it under warranty..if they say no go to a diff dealer and file a complaint...

Niceandeasy

they said if it bolts on its not coverd. the next dealer is over 2 hours away.

ezone

That's wrong. It's leaking engine oil.
If it is what I'm thinking of, it's covered. End of story. See below.

Whomever you have been dealing with needs some "re-education".

(I would) Call the customer assistance number and see what they have to say about it. Be courteous, be professional, but be firm. Use the info below, use the proper part name and have the part number ready so they can check for coverage.

Catalog link:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...PAN+%281.8L%29


Unless I miss my guess,
The leak SHOULD be coming from the "breather cover", #9.
It needs resealed. Not replaced.
It's been one of the more common leaks on these engines since 06.
We cover it under the 5/60 powertrain warranty.
Unless my guess is wrong, then I need more info.


I ran the part number in the powertrain warranty inquiry, this IS covered 5/60 here. I assume it SHOULD be the same everywhere.

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

^^ ezone, How would you access it for the repair ??

ezone

On a hoist, not laying on my back in the driveway.

I'll look more later, gotta clock in now.

ezone

Hope this link works (PDF)

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...SZZPHfoHMvh5HA

Please note this bulletin does NOT apply to the car in question, but the method is the same.

Wish I could see the OP's car to see where exactly it is leaking. Regardless, any engine oil or trans fluid leakage should be covered under the powertrain warranty.

04 Honda Civic

iTrader: (2)

Why do you need to remove the right axle what am I missing?

ezone

Look under one of these cars, you'll see why.

I don't normally remove the axle, but I have lots of cool tools to get around it. Most people don't have quite the selection of tools that I have accumulated over the years.

Greg_Elite

They shouldn't charge you crap since it's under warranty.