Eric you are probably the most easy going guy to watch with this kind of video that i have ever come across not patronising and very helpful , thanks a lot.
I did spark plus on my cr-v today. As a total novice, what a fun, easy, satisfying job! I've also been digesting your videos on more intense stuff like suspension components, etc. Thanks so much for your channel!
I've had my Element for about 5 years not and it's been trouble free for the most part. The K series has held up very well also. I've wanted an Element since they came out BTW.
Fantastic video! Love the overall presentation as well as the sound and picture quality. Thanks for doing this! FYI, the 10K interval for Honda oil changes is predicated on the use of synthetic oil. But, I agree, I don't want to leave anything in there longer than 5K either.
my wife drives a 2005 Honda Element that has now 180,000 miles on it and it still runs great. I do all the service myself so far its been a very easy car to work on. Thanks for your great vids keep up the good work. Oh yea you need to tell people about the valve solenoid easy fix.
Been watching many of your videos Eric over time before i even subscribed which i do learn many thing even with things i do know it's good to just have a reminder on things as we do forget and i've learned many other things too incl all the hints,tips and what not to do which is important! Hat off to you sir for your effort in making these videos,thanks.
Same complete service that i did to my old '93 fiat. I changed: manual transmission fluid, oil & filter, sparkplugs, air filter, fuel filter, brake fluid (full). At only 65k miles but she need it, after 19 years.... nice tips Eric!!
Just bought an 04 element with 280,000, needs a head gasket but damn are these things built well, northeast driven and not a lick of rust!!!! Great videos Eric, keep up the great work!!!
First, Love your videos, you take a lot of time to do these. Which is great, very informative too. Second, a tip that I have been using for years is utilizing an used spark plug cable to put the spark plug in the hole and start the threads, Once its threaded pop the spark plug cable off. Or using the cars originals, but since you have coil packs, its very hard to do so
Spark plug install tip I learned at a Honda engine training center..get a piece of hose that snug fits the end of the plug to lower it into the plug well and use other end of hose to start tightening it before you use the socket
I checked my valve adjustment/ lash measurements (no noise) on my crv with the same engine at 140k. Exhaust was very tight, maybe .004 in , I adjusted them to the recommended range (Exh .011-.013 in). Other forum posts on web also read about tightening clearances over time. Engine now clicks at idle, runs great.
Hey Eric, like others are saying, you are very awesome and cool! thanks for all the time that you spend making these videos, because they are really really useful, and helps people like me, with 2 kids in college to save money...thank you very much!!!
Love your videos. You're a very honest and sincere individual. Can't get enough of your videos. Love you brother keep up the good work God bless stay safe😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Excellent informative video! ( 10:45… I use an 18” long fuel hose to gently lower in spark plugs. I only use spark plug socket/wrench to torque spark plugs to spec)
Lost it years ago. Keep in mind I've been doing this for a living for some time now. I'm not saying that's right not to have a grommet but I've been working without it for years now so I guess I'm used to it.
When I see you open up a cover with the dirt and debris adjacent to the components take a minute and vacuum the dirt to keep out of the engine. Makes me crazy to see sloppy work when a wet rag would solve the problem and possibly prevent a disaster by junk in engine.
Yeah, I thought the same thing. With the spark plug wells open and any of the spark plugs removed you run a risk of introducing debris into the engine. For the same reasons; you want to have parts and materials laid-out and ready to go. So you won’t be exposing these entry points for a longer period of time than necessary, also this is no time to walk away from your work, looking for something you need.
ERIC, here's a tip I use on my vehicle. When I put the plugs back in I use a old plug boot to snap the new plug into.(in ur case, urs uses the coil on type, maybe pick up a junk one from junk yard, etc, keep in ur tool box) Then use that to install the plug, and use to tighten the plug if it would happen to cross thread, the boot will slip and prevent the plug from cross thread. Also saves that dropping of the plug. Just a tip what i recommend...:)...Love the vids, learn a lot from ya.Thanks
Would love to see a video of the fuel filter change in your Honda Element. Was thinking about doing this to my 03 but I think I need to pull up the rubber floor to get to it.
top tip to get the plugs in a deep hole. push the ends in to a bit of hose pipe screw them in a little and pull the hose pipe off . grate for hard to get to plugs to
I've actually found out that NGK puts a coating on their spark plugs that don't require any lubricants at all, especially anti-sieze. I haven't contradicted myself, I'm just stating my opinions and preferences.
I really appreciate your videos, Eric because I work at a Honda dealership now and I do a lot of the stuff you do. the new transmissions use a fluid called HCF-2, which is Honda's CVT fluid. I have the smell of it on my hands as I'm typing. Argh, should've wore gloves.
To stop battery sulfation on my ej8 I replaced my negative wire from the battery to the chassis with a negative 0 gauge replacement from autozone and then from the same bolt where these 0 gauge negative negative cable attach to the chassis I run a negative cable 4 gauge to the same bolt grounds the transmission to the chassis.
Hi Erick I enjoy and appreciate your videos. You mentioned accidentally bending that fragile electrode on the spark plug. I use a foot or so of fuel line and stick the plug into the end of the fuel hose and then i have total control of the plug and can start the threads by hand to make sure i have no cross threading especially in delicate aluminum heads. just a thought from myself to you. Happy wrenching J.W.
Haha, bungee cords scare me. Those black gloves are awesome. I've been trying to look for some and I didn't know about the special tool for the filter change on the K's! Awesome vid once again, Eric!
You need to invest in a spark plug socket haha also look in the back of any Chilton or Haines and it will give you a guide (with pictures) of how to read spark plugs, the idea behind diagnosing a head gasket would be looking for a plug that looks unusually clean hinting at water (coolant) leaking from a water jacket into your cylinder via a bad head gasket or warped head.
Buying a 2014 CRV this week but also own a 2005 TSX. Both K series engines. I change my oil every 7500 miles on the TSX and according to black stone oil labs analysis of my oil, 5000 miles were too short and the oil was in great shape.. Thats why I do 7500 miles but Honda recommends 10,000 mile changes.. Also I used spark plugs that were not the exact fit on my TSX for about 70,000 miles. No engine issues at all but I definitely noticed better gas mileage after changing back to the original recommended plugs (the old plugs were not bad yet). I drove the same 240 miles route every weekend for 2 years to compare the mpg difference. Currently 155,000 miles on the TSX, never changed a crush washer on the transmission drain plug. Change the ATF every 25-35k miles (every 2 years) and its still a nice red, but would like it staying nice and red.
That appears to be the same engine that's in my mom's '07 Accord EX-L 5 speed manual. Fun car to drive, super easy to service... Honda made the rear brake pads ridiculously easy to change but tucked the air filter up under the drivers side fender. Could use a BIT more power in the mountains. Nice Element!
Eric. First off I haven't seen your channel in a few years. I bought one of these looking for another on facebook marketplace, offer up, and ebay. Today a randomly log on and see some long bearded hipster doing a review on a 2003. (Internet spy's seen my browsing and set a trap in youtube) Then it auto changed to your channel. I had no idea you had one and had so many videos for it. I also learned 8 new things from your channel.
Apparently so. I have had mechanics telling me im wrong the way im checking it. ive checked it with the engine off. however, ive been lectured that it gave a false reading. i appreciate you clearing that up. my transmission is holding up but for some reason when i let off the gas the rpms drop to 1k then back up. its been doing it for a while and its nerve racking. never done that before. but thank you sir. very helpful
Interstate batteries work very well and last for years. The red and green donuts you can buy for your battery posts seems to keep away corrosion very well for me. It used to be pretty bad a year ago, now it's gone.
Hey eric i just was looking online to buy one of those spill free cooling system funnels and i noticed it has an extenstion now that should help with the problem you had trying to bleed your element and making a mess.
I syphoned out a about 3 litres of fluid and put 3 litres fresh in. I drove for 5k km and did the same again. After another 5 K I changed the filter and added fluid. It now shifts properly. Cheaper than a new transmission
Hey Eric,i alwaysput a small amount of papertowel around the sparkplugs so they dont fall out of the wrech-nut. AAlways worked fo me and the paper stayed in the nut 100% of the time
hey eric when you gonna do valve adjustment on this engine i got 07 accord with same engine i need to do valve adjustment on it. i believe one of mine is little noise. thanks man i love your videos
Hi, Great videos, I have a 2004 Element with 167000 miles on it with a clicking click click and it sounds from the head, I brought it to a honda dealership and the spend 4 hours on it and could not find the problem, the adjusted the valves, and then they told me I need another engine? An in what other honda or acura have the same engine. thank you :)
Hi Eric. Thank you for the video. I have one coil pack that is fairly rusty and the spark hole from the top to the base where the sparkplug goes in has a fair bit of surface rust. can i replace one coil pack or do i need to do all four? also. how should i clean the spark plug hole of surface rust? Many Thanks!
Spark plugs these days come with an antiseize coating on the threads anyway. I forgot to use antiseize recently, then 30,000 miles later, the plugs came right out. Plus, they come gapped already to avoid problems. Any time I check the gaps on new plugs, they are spot on.
if your plugs have to go in deep you could use a pease of garden hose or something just to hold the plug and turn it a few times so you can pull the hose you could also use the sparkplug socket with an extension to put it in
maybe I missed the post...got a 2005 I bought. brakes went out in less then 4 months...got the rear calipers replaced and now doing the same thing again. could it be the hoses? and if so are the stainless steel the way to go or not?
Awesome, thanks for the reply ETCG. I'm really considering one and your testimony goes a long way having seen what you've seen in the industry. I was really disappointed and frustrated by my '08 Civic (and lost a ton of money on it as a result) and was anxious about diving into another post-90's Honda. Any particular 'pattern failures' to be aware of?
@EricTheCarGuy what about p01009 p0301 p0302 the car starts only when you press the accelerator. I can hear the valves lifters ticking really bad. Car runs rough. The only says they believe the vtec acuator pin is stuck in the engaged position. Any help is appreciated.
Hey Eric, great videos! Very informative. I have a 2004 CRV, and just had a JDM engine put in... getting a P0171 too lean code. The mechanic left the JDM fuel rail and injectors, as well as the JDM "intake air bypass control thermal valve." Having exhausted the most obvious issues (intake gaskets, 02 sensor) I'm going to swap out the JDM fuel rail and injectors for USDM parts... mechanic tossed mine out! So... I have access to a 2003 Honda Element at the salvage yard, do you know if the injectors and/or rail are compatible with a 2004 CRV? Thanks for any insight you may have!
No Eric! U were supposed 2blow off the area about the coils2 prevent contamination of the spark plug wells& again after loosening ea plug2 prevent contamination of the combustion chambers. I mix my Permatex Anti-seize w/ATF 2keep it fresh& viscous. A dab will do ya. I recommend this2 prevent long term anodic corrosion. That was the squeaking that I heard when u were removing the spark plugs. I use a mechanical or magnetic spark plug socket for removal& installation. Further, I recommend the coati gang of the inner coil boot w/silicone dielectric. Some also prefer 2coat the exterior male DCI electrical connectors w/either white lithium grease or silicone dielectric compound 4the same reason. Just remove the plastic cover Eric. Once u bow them up, it takes a replacement or removal &heat gun tweaking 2get back2 normal. Otherwise it will b hanging out in2 the air stream &adding drag.
3,000 miles between oil changes is what you should do if you wish to get 250K plus on these cars. I have had 9 Hondas and they are all on their 2nd or third owners at this point. My 1982 Accord LX just bit the dust at 672,000. Sad day but the body was 100% rusted out. The engine still ran but the 2nd manual transmission had syncro problems and needed another clutch. My 2006 CRV just hit 180,000, barely broken in. The engineers at Honda are excellent but they do need you to still buy cars hence the 10K interval not to mention Honda supports Green issues so 10K is a lot friendlier to the environment then 3k is. Since I own mine and need them to last, I do the 3k change and even that to me sometimes seems high. You can't really use synthetic in these cars say like Porsche, AUDI, VW, and so forth so intervals are higher. I have a few friends that went the synthetic way and they wound up will all kinds of seal leaks with age especially in environments with wide gaps in temperature like we experience in the North East. I use to work for Honda years ago and all of us way over serviced our own cars. A few of them are still road worthy but are getting long in the tooth. Hope this helps................
There is absolutely no reason you cant run synthetic oil in them. I run it in my 2003 crv and change it at 5k miles. Heck im running synthetic in my 1989 f150 it has high milage.
Great advice, true car buffs will get it. I heard about newer Honda's pretty much being ok with synthetic but there are tons of stories of older ones having leaks like you mention.
Actually, the guy makes a lot of sense Shuffle3956...................would be curious to know....................what is your expertise beyond calling people idiots?
Eric guys like you make this World a better place bro. Thanks for your time and expertise.
Eric you are probably the most easy going guy to watch with this kind of video that i have ever come across not patronising and very helpful , thanks a lot.
I did spark plus on my cr-v today. As a total novice, what a fun, easy, satisfying job!
I've also been digesting your videos on more intense stuff like suspension components, etc. Thanks so much for your channel!
I've had my Element for about 5 years not and it's been trouble free for the most part. The K series has held up very well also. I've wanted an Element since they came out BTW.
As I said in the video I already have. See the video in the description for the complete procedure.
I agree. These NGK plugs have a special coating that does not require lubrication.
Fantastic video! Love the overall presentation as well as the sound and picture quality. Thanks for doing this! FYI, the 10K interval for Honda oil changes is predicated on the use of synthetic oil. But, I agree, I don't want to leave anything in there longer than 5K either.
It's a good idea as there is no better time then after you do the tires but mine wasn't having any issues with tire wear so I let it go this time.
Eric, I own a 2011 Honda Crv-exl 115,000mi. thank you for a great video. I have did most of my service due to your help keep up the good work.
Eric, thank you so much for posting these videos. Your contributions are highly appreciated.
my wife drives a 2005 Honda Element that has now 180,000 miles on it and it still runs great. I do all the service myself so far its been a very easy car to work on. Thanks for your great vids keep up the good work. Oh yea you need to tell people about the valve solenoid easy fix.
I'll probably do a video on that at some point. I've got plenty of Honda fluid laying around.
Been watching many of your videos Eric over time before i even subscribed which i do learn many thing even with things i do know it's good to just have a reminder on things as we do forget and i've learned many other things too incl all the hints,tips and what not to do which is important! Hat off to you sir for your effort in making these videos,thanks.
Same complete service that i did to my old '93 fiat. I changed: manual transmission fluid, oil & filter, sparkplugs, air filter, fuel filter, brake fluid (full). At only 65k miles but she need it, after 19 years.... nice tips Eric!!
Just bought an 04 element with 280,000, needs a head gasket but damn are these things built well, northeast driven and not a lick of rust!!!! Great videos Eric, keep up the great work!!!
WOW.. This post makes me hopeful.. I'm at 206k on my 2005 E. I hope to make as far as I can in mileage. 🙂
First,
Love your videos, you take a lot of time to do these. Which is great, very informative too.
Second, a tip that I have been using for years is utilizing an used spark plug cable to put the spark plug in the hole and start the threads, Once its threaded pop the spark plug cable off. Or using the cars originals, but since you have coil packs, its very hard to do so
Spark plug install tip I learned at a Honda engine training center..get a piece of hose that snug fits the end of the plug to lower it into the plug well and use other end of hose to start tightening it before you use the socket
Thanks Eric, I enjoy your videos and It gives me the confidence to perform maintenance on my vehicle .
Hi Eric, Just wanna say that I did my first HONDA CRV Timing belt, water pump changed after watching your video. So just want to say Thank you
I'm glad you did too.
I checked my valve adjustment/ lash measurements (no noise) on my crv with the same engine at 140k. Exhaust was very tight, maybe .004 in , I adjusted them to the recommended range (Exh .011-.013 in). Other forum posts on web also read about tightening clearances over time. Engine now clicks at idle, runs great.
Hey Eric, like others are saying, you are very awesome and cool! thanks for all the time that you spend making these videos, because they are really really useful, and helps people like me, with 2 kids in college to save money...thank you very much!!!
Love your videos. You're a very honest and sincere individual. Can't get enough of your videos. Love you brother keep up the good work God bless stay safe😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Excellent informative video! ( 10:45… I use an 18” long fuel hose to gently lower in spark plugs. I only use spark plug socket/wrench to torque spark plugs to spec)
Lost it years ago. Keep in mind I've been doing this for a living for some time now. I'm not saying that's right not to have a grommet but I've been working without it for years now so I guess I'm used to it.
Great vid Eric, learned a couple new things such as dropping spark plugs into the engine, Really enjoyed it! Thanks!
I really appreciate your video. Spark plugs changed @ 100k. Perfect. Appreciate.
When I see you open up a cover with the dirt and debris adjacent to the components take a minute and vacuum the dirt to keep out of the engine. Makes me crazy to see sloppy work when a wet rag would solve the problem and possibly prevent a disaster by junk in engine.
Yeah, I thought the same thing. With the spark plug wells open and any of the spark plugs removed you run a risk of introducing debris into the engine. For the same reasons; you want to have parts and materials laid-out and ready to go. So you won’t be exposing these entry points for a longer period of time than necessary, also this is no time to walk away from your work, looking for something you need.
Mr. Nice guy please make a video on replacing the element's ball joint/ control arm. It is a pain in the ass you are right. Thanks in advance.
Wonderful work, Eric!
I have a k series motor as well and I wanna change the serpentine belt and this helped alot thanks a ton! Keep up the great work!!!
ERIC, here's a tip I use on my vehicle. When I put the plugs back in I use a old plug boot to snap the new plug into.(in ur case, urs uses the coil on type, maybe pick up a junk one from junk yard, etc, keep in ur tool box) Then use that to install the plug, and use to tighten the plug if it would happen to cross thread, the boot will slip and prevent the plug from cross thread. Also saves that dropping of the plug. Just a tip what i recommend...:)...Love the vids, learn a lot from ya.Thanks
I'm proud of you Eric! For using new crush washers.
Just love your channel, you explain it perfectly , i have s honda element also. So youve helped me be a better mechanic!! Thank you
That is correct. Wish I would have mentioned that.
Great advice - NGK or ND only! No Bosch, Champion, Autolite, AC, E3, or any other non-Japanese plugs.
I love the videos Eric!
Couldn't thank you enough for what you do for us.
I have the same year same color same 2.4 but i cant tell if you have the 5 spd. These videos have helped me veryy much thank you eric.
Eric deserves every sub.
Would love to see a video of the fuel filter change in your Honda Element. Was thinking about doing this to my 03 but I think I need to pull up the rubber floor to get to it.
Got honda element because you have one and you have this kind of videos about it ... Thanks.
Very informative. Looking to buy a used 04 Element with 127K miles on it and this is just what I needed. Thanks!
top tip to get the plugs in a deep hole. push the ends in to a bit of hose pipe screw them in a little and pull the hose pipe off . grate for hard to get to plugs to
Your videos are great Eric. Keep them coming.
I've actually found out that NGK puts a coating on their spark plugs that don't require any lubricants at all, especially anti-sieze. I haven't contradicted myself, I'm just stating my opinions and preferences.
I really appreciate your videos, Eric because I work at a Honda dealership now and I do a lot of the stuff you do. the new transmissions use a fluid called HCF-2, which is Honda's CVT fluid. I have the smell of it on my hands as I'm typing. Argh, should've wore gloves.
Eric.awesome videos! i noticed you hadn't linked that oil filter tool that catches the drips
could you do so please? thank you
To stop battery sulfation on my ej8 I replaced my negative wire from the battery to the chassis with a negative 0 gauge replacement from autozone and then from the same bolt where these 0 gauge negative negative cable attach to the chassis I run a negative cable 4 gauge to the same bolt grounds the transmission to the chassis.
Hi Erick I enjoy and appreciate your videos. You mentioned accidentally bending that fragile electrode on the spark plug. I use a foot or so of fuel line and stick the plug into the end of the fuel hose and then i have total control of the plug and can start the threads by hand to make sure i have no cross threading especially in delicate aluminum heads. just a thought from myself to you. Happy wrenching J.W.
Long wrenches help a LOT.
I think if you had it done at the dealer it would run somewhere near the $550 mark. Perhaps more, it's been a while.
Good video Eric.
i'd love to see the power steering fluid video. Can't wait to see it.
Eric, what do you think about adding a transmission cooler to a 2006 Honda CR-V AWD? Thanks in advance.
Haha, bungee cords scare me. Those black gloves are awesome. I've been trying to look for some and I didn't know about the special tool for the filter change on the K's! Awesome vid once again, Eric!
I'm so glad that I've subscribed to your channel.
You need to invest in a spark plug socket haha also look in the back of any Chilton or Haines and it will give you a guide (with pictures) of how to read spark plugs, the idea behind diagnosing a head gasket would be looking for a plug that looks unusually clean hinting at water (coolant) leaking from a water jacket into your cylinder via a bad head gasket or warped head.
Proud of you Eric SD and keep up the good work :)
Buying a 2014 CRV this week but also own a 2005 TSX. Both K series engines. I change my oil every 7500 miles on the TSX and according to black stone oil labs analysis of my oil, 5000 miles were too short and the oil was in great shape.. Thats why I do 7500 miles but Honda recommends 10,000 mile changes.. Also I used spark plugs that were not the exact fit on my TSX for about 70,000 miles. No engine issues at all but I definitely noticed better gas mileage after changing back to the original recommended plugs (the old plugs were not bad yet). I drove the same 240 miles route every weekend for 2 years to compare the mpg difference. Currently 155,000 miles on the TSX, never changed a crush washer on the transmission drain plug. Change the ATF every 25-35k miles (every 2 years) and its still a nice red, but would like it staying nice and red.
That appears to be the same engine that's in my mom's '07 Accord EX-L 5 speed manual. Fun car to drive, super easy to service... Honda made the rear brake pads ridiculously easy to change but tucked the air filter up under the drivers side fender. Could use a BIT more power in the mountains. Nice Element!
Eric. First off I haven't seen your channel in a few years. I bought one of these looking for another on facebook marketplace, offer up, and ebay. Today a randomly log on and see some long bearded hipster doing a review on a 2003. (Internet spy's seen my browsing and set a trap in youtube) Then it auto changed to your channel. I had no idea you had one and had so many videos for it. I also learned 8 new things from your channel.
Thank you! Appreciate the explanations of why for each.
you sir have changed my mind on buying that $22 tool! or making on!
thanks so much!
Apparently so. I have had mechanics telling me im wrong the way im checking it. ive checked it with the engine off. however, ive been lectured that it gave a false reading. i appreciate you clearing that up. my transmission is holding up but for some reason when i let off the gas the rpms drop to 1k then back up. its been doing it for a while and its nerve racking. never done that before. but thank you sir. very helpful
for the power steering on my Honda i use the turkey baster like you did for the brake fluid. i run it a few days and do it again.
Interstate batteries work very well and last for years. The red and green donuts you can buy for your battery posts seems to keep away corrosion very well for me. It used to be pretty bad a year ago, now it's gone.
Hey eric i just was looking online to buy one of those spill free cooling system funnels and i noticed it has an extenstion now that should help with the problem you had trying to bleed your element and making a mess.
I syphoned out a about 3 litres of fluid and put 3 litres fresh in. I drove for 5k km and did the same again. After another 5 K I changed the filter and added fluid.
It now shifts properly. Cheaper than a new transmission
Hey Eric,i alwaysput a small amount of papertowel around the sparkplugs so they dont fall out of the wrech-nut. AAlways worked fo me and the paper stayed in the nut 100% of the time
thanks - with covid -19 and not alot of money your video help me to install it myself. and save me alot of money.
thanks 🙏
i mean with covid 19 going on , and no work- thats what i meant . 😂
Another tip I have seen some do is if there is room to stick a small funnel to it and channel the oil towards the drain catch.
Excellent video. Thank you. Would have the part number or. a source for the "tool" that helps in diverting the oil mess from the oil filter.?
Hey Eric I need help with my element on putting together the clutch cover and transmission plz help thanks
I was wondering if that upper radiator hose blew off yet?
It looked a little bubbly @ the thermostat housing in the video @ 22:28
Fairly good work.
Do you need to keep the coil packs in the same order you removed them ?
Thanks , :-)
Wyr
God bless
I am proud of you Eric good job.
hey eric when you gonna do valve adjustment on this engine i got 07 accord with same engine i need to do valve adjustment on it. i believe one of mine is little noise. thanks man i love your videos
This Element and my Subaru. Oh yea, my 2001 Odyssey also.
Hi, Great videos, I have a 2004 Element with 167000 miles on it with a clicking click click and it sounds from the head, I brought it to a honda dealership and the spend 4 hours on it and could not find the problem, the adjusted the valves, and then they told me I need another engine? An in what other honda or acura have the same engine.
thank you :)
E3's spark plugs works amazing on my d16y8 with the accel super coil 11076
Can you do a video on replacing the belt tensioner for your honda element?
Hi Eric. Thank you for the video. I have one coil pack that is fairly rusty and the spark hole from the top to the base where the sparkplug goes in has a fair bit of surface rust. can i replace one coil pack or do i need to do all four? also. how should i clean the spark plug hole of surface rust? Many Thanks!
Ive never heard of a coil pack until i had to change the plugs on my accord. All the previous cars ive owned had wires
Spark plugs these days come with an antiseize coating on the threads anyway. I forgot to use antiseize recently, then 30,000 miles later, the plugs came right out. Plus, they come gapped already to avoid problems. Any time I check the gaps on new plugs, they are spot on.
if your plugs have to go in deep you could use a pease of garden hose or something just to hold the plug and turn it a few times so you can pull the hose you could also use the sparkplug socket with an extension to put it in
maybe I missed the post...got a 2005 I bought. brakes went out in less then 4 months...got the rear calipers replaced and now doing the same thing again. could it be the hoses? and if so are the stainless steel the way to go or not?
The filter drip on the frame when changing I make sure to put blue towels in there. I never knew about the oil catch
NGK actually recommend not to use any anitiseize or any other lubricant for the thread. Great video, thanks Eric
Awesome, thanks for the reply ETCG. I'm really considering one and your testimony goes a long way having seen what you've seen in the industry. I was really disappointed and frustrated by my '08 Civic (and lost a ton of money on it as a result) and was anxious about diving into another post-90's Honda. Any particular 'pattern failures' to be aware of?
Eric, you are the Man!
great video Eric
@EricTheCarGuy what about p01009 p0301 p0302 the car starts only when you press the accelerator. I can hear the valves lifters ticking really bad. Car runs rough. The only says they believe the vtec acuator pin is stuck in the engaged position. Any help is appreciated.
Eric, please make a video on how to know what is a well vented battery...
Thanks great video like always...
Hi eric got a p145c on a 2008 crv , should I just change the purge solenoid, it my 1st cheapest option
nice video I like how do you call the plastic tube that you used to straw the brake fluid
Hey Eric, great videos! Very informative. I have a 2004 CRV, and just had a JDM engine put in... getting a P0171 too lean code. The mechanic left the JDM fuel rail and injectors, as well as the JDM "intake air bypass control thermal valve." Having exhausted the most obvious issues (intake gaskets, 02 sensor) I'm going to swap out the JDM fuel rail and injectors for USDM parts... mechanic tossed mine out!
So... I have access to a 2003 Honda Element at the salvage yard, do you know if the injectors and/or rail are compatible with a 2004 CRV?
Thanks for any insight you may have!
No Eric!
U were supposed 2blow off the area about the coils2 prevent contamination of the spark plug wells& again after loosening ea plug2 prevent contamination of the combustion chambers.
I mix my Permatex Anti-seize w/ATF 2keep it fresh& viscous. A dab will do ya. I recommend this2 prevent long term anodic corrosion. That was the squeaking that I heard when u were removing the spark plugs.
I use a mechanical or magnetic spark plug socket for removal& installation. Further, I recommend the coati gang of the inner coil boot w/silicone dielectric. Some also prefer 2coat the exterior male DCI electrical connectors w/either white lithium grease or silicone dielectric compound 4the same reason.
Just remove the plastic cover Eric. Once u bow them up, it takes a replacement or removal &heat gun tweaking 2get back2 normal. Otherwise it will b hanging out in2 the air stream &adding drag.
Hello , I have a 2003 honda element and I is overheating , a test to see if the water pump ?
Nice one, last time I replaced an alternator was on my 1978 Triumph :)
i loled about the crush washer finally u used knew washer
I'm proud of u Eric , nice new gloves btw
3,000 miles between oil changes is what you should do if you wish to get 250K plus on these cars. I have had 9 Hondas and they are all on their 2nd or third owners at this point. My 1982 Accord LX just bit the dust at 672,000. Sad day but the body was 100% rusted out. The engine still ran but the 2nd manual transmission had syncro problems and needed another clutch. My 2006 CRV just hit 180,000, barely broken in. The engineers at Honda are excellent but they do need you to still buy cars hence the 10K interval not to mention Honda supports Green issues so 10K is a lot friendlier to the environment then 3k is. Since I own mine and need them to last, I do the 3k change and even that to me sometimes seems high. You can't really use synthetic in these cars say like Porsche, AUDI, VW, and so forth so intervals are higher. I have a few friends that went the synthetic way and they wound up will all kinds of seal leaks with age especially in environments with wide gaps in temperature like we experience in the North East. I use to work for Honda years ago and all of us way over serviced our own cars. A few of them are still road worthy but are getting long in the tooth.
Hope this helps................
5k mile changes on my 202k mile Element. Still runs excellent.
There is absolutely no reason you cant run synthetic oil in them. I run it in my 2003 crv and change it at 5k miles. Heck im running synthetic in my 1989 f150 it has high milage.
Great advice, true car buffs will get it. I heard about newer Honda's pretty much being ok with synthetic but there are tons of stories of older ones having leaks like you mention.
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Actually, the guy makes a lot of sense Shuffle3956...................would be curious to know....................what is your expertise beyond calling people idiots?