ducebigalow

This has probably addressed before, but I have been hearing more about this Oil Dilution issue, mainly with the CRV, but also with the civics as well.
I haven't noticed anything with my car (knock on wood), like other people have been reporting online, but as a 2018 civic hatch owner I am concerned. Can anyone shed some other light on this situation, service bulletins, etc.
Thanks

GolNat

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ezone

Do you have an affected CRV?

ducebigalow

Yes, I live in Ontario, Canada, and no I don't have a CRV I have a 2018 civic hatch LX. Yesterday it was -6 C, which isn't to bad. We can get down to -30 C feeling like -40 C with wind chill.

ezone

I have zero information for Canadian cars. In the US as of right now I'm really not aware of any updates on 1.5T Civics.

So I suppose the old standard rule of thumb should apply as it would to any other engine: If you notice your oil level has risen significantly, get the oil changed.

ducebigalow

Update
So over the weekend I did check my oil after driving the car around for most of the morning, after I let it rest for about 5mins. The level of oil seemed to be ok, however I did notice that it smelled of gas. Should I be concerned? I have sent my local dealership and the dealership where I purchased the car from both an email of this. I do have a scheduled service coming up on Jan 4th for brake inspection.

ducebigalow

Just as a side note, I never checked my oil in my 2004 civic while I had it. I had no reason to because I brought the car in every 6 - 8000kms for an oil change. I also wasn't aware of any issues etc. etc.

ezone

The oil may smell like gasoline, that can be normal.
Don't be concerned unless the level is rising.

If you drive it long enough to get the oil hot and keep it hot for an extended amount of time, that fuel condensation will vaporize out of the oil.


Brake inspection on a 2018 already? Whuuut?

ducebigalow

Yes, the maintenance says A19, which is brake inspection, oil change but the oil was change not to long ago and is at 70%.
Another Update
I emailed my local dealership about the smell of oil in the gas. Their reply was that they ran my vin and there are "no recalls regarding the engine oil dilution on your vehicle, so no need to worry". I never said anything about oil dilution in my email, I just said the oil smell of gas? However, I also emailed the dealership where I bought the car and they said "there is actually a product update for that issue, and it does pertain to my vehicle". What the heck? One dealership says there isn't an issue and the other says yes there is????? The only thing I can think of is that my local dealership doesn't want any part of a warranty issue since I didn't buy it from them. I will be cancelling my appointment with my local dealership, and may not ever return to them for anything. This puts a bad taste in my month.

ezone

"Product update" is not the same as a "recall".

ezone

If the dealer will do the product update, certainly have it done asap

ducebigalow

No I understand they are not they samething. However, why does one dealership know about the issue and the other doesn't? I should also mention my can about approx. 22000kms on it, and most of my driving is highway.

ezone

Know about is one thing. (Maybe whomever you talked to doesn't even know about it)
Telling you about it is another. I'm sure they have their reasons LOL
Owners of vehicles affected by a product update should eventually receive a notification of some sort (letter in the mail, or possibly some other form of communication)

ducebigalow

This really shouldn't be a game between the dealership and the customer though. I took my 2004 civic to my local dealership (where I bought the car) for everything, for 14 years.
To be fare, the dealership where I bought if from has now come back and said that it is a SB but after looking into it further it does NOT include my vehicle. However, there is another SB about oil dilution and having the engine light on for various trouble codes, and that they will work from that angle.

ezone

The dealer has to follow the guidelines set by the manufacturer. If they don't follow the rules, the manufacturer won't pay the warranty claim.

If the sb information says your car has to set some code before anything can be done, that's the rule that must be followed.
You can inquire more from the dealer people that told you about it.

ducebigalow

Yah I understand.