so true. my car into 7 y.o this yr and start worry me when there is yik yik yik noise

but have to say this car still doing strong and my car still looks handsome.

Are you a heavy person? If yes, maybe the cushion spring inside the seat gave way already. Just like your old bed with worn out spring sound. 

I just bought a new PCV valve and grommet. Plan to replace it as a maintenance item. A simple device but can do damage to the engine if it is clogged.



VIDEO on how to replace the valve on a GD8. The location of the pcv valve is the same on GM2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVatzycCR0A&t=612s

I plan to DIY. The video is the older GD8 model and it is quite difficult to replace as it involves removing the intake manifold.

Our model is quite simple. Just need to remove 2 screws to free up the wiring harness to gain access to the valve..

I'll upload some pictures later when I complete the job later.

Just to share some info here..

I think half of my pcv valve have dropped into the area highlighted below. It seems this area is not connected to the oil sump and my guess is it will be confine within that area. I guess the next time when the pcv valve is due for replacement, I'll ask the mechanic to open the breather cover to remove the broken pieces.


Somehow, the US version of the L15A7 uses a different type of breather cover as shown below. This breather cover is better as it uses the metal screw on type pcv valve.



Our engine uses this type of breather cover which needs a rubber grommet.

I would suggest not to remove and clean it. I read on the internet, a lot of people actually struggles to remove it and also they broke it like me.

Based on my experience, just ignore and don't replace it until it really gives you a problem. Even if you want to replace it, I'd recommend doing so when your engine mileage hits 200,000 KM.

Lesser vibration. But vibration can also be caused by worn engine mounting, spark plugs and some other issues.

Don't know whether it is placebo effect or not but I feel it restores a little bit of power back.

Most likely is due to the engine mounting. I've already checked with spare parts shop. Our model needed 3 mounting and replacement cost isn't that expensive if you take the OEM mounting. According to the shop, the OEM mounting are made by the same Honda supplier in Thailand but without Honda certification.

The OEM mounting for 3 pieces will cost you around RM540. The original Honda mounting for 3 pieces will land you around RM800 - RM900.

I've just replaced the right hand side mounting as mechanic said it is this one that wears out faster than the rest. You can notice it if you see the rubber inside it actually bottoms out and touches the metal part which connects to the body. The other 2 pieces, will replace when my car dashboard / steering vibrates more. Now it is quite smooth.

Last week my city was experiencing D transmission light blinking non stop on my dashboard panel
Blinking D drive
Go to first foremen and check with OBD claim gearbox need to be replace and gave me two choices
overhaul or half cut gearbox
then i tried to go another workshop to check if the same problem was diagnostic
after the OBD scan foreman told me it was P0848 error code
means the 3rd gear pressure sensor was faulty
then i proceed to request him give it a change
since then problem solved for now

usually people will replace the ATF using original Honda DW1 fluid. This is because Honda gearboxes are very finicky on the ATF being used.

I used DW1 too but it starts to give me problems
Thats why i choose others brand for this round

I used DW1 too but it starts to give me problems
Thats why i choose others brand for this round

sharing an update on this. was suppose to update earlier, but believe it or not, i've been busier since MCO started.
and the fact that i didn't test as long as possible the car on the fix before the MCO kicks in.

so a few weeks before MCO i send my car again for normal service. (engine oil change and ATF oil change).
I got the ATF from genuine honda stockist the same time i got the engine mounting (which I have not replaced yet).
the reason why i'm getting ATF from them is going to be reveal below.

and viola..the sound is gone. and remember i did quite a few number of changes last year before the sound start appearing.

before the change recently, i stumble upon shopee during my free time and it suggested me item to look at.
one of the sellers of honda parts was showing the different between packaging between fake and genuine ATF oil (while promoting theirs is genuine, of coz, lol).

and that got me thinking. and tracing back, since i still have one bottle of ATF from previous purchase left. The ATF i had was referred to ask fake ATF.
and that was the only time i bought ATF fluid online 
all these while i purchase either from neigbourhood spare part shop, or genuine honda stockist.

i remember a few members have similar symptom with mine. please check yours and try to change your ATF fluid.
hope this helps. i'm in love with my car again. 

this is the DW1 i used at that time
sorry poor phone camera quality


looks like Autohaus are providing me the fake oil 
as the label on the bottle got the cautions sticker 

Just to share with you guys on Honda oil filters.

I have 2 Honda oil filters. I suppose both of them are fake but they are of different gred. The left light blue is of lower grade and the right dark blue is better grade.

The rubber gasket on the left one is shorter whereas the right one is thicker to ensure better seal. IMHO, most of the Honda oil filters sold at our local spare parts shop are imitation filter. These imitation filter have different grade too. If you want to opt for imitation filter, get the dark blue type as they are overall better built. If you insist on using original filter, then you need to buy them at Honda authorized stockist.

Fake Honda filter lower grade (light blue can): RM8-RM12
Fake Honda filter higher grade (dark blue can: ~RM15
Original Honda filter: ~RM29

The internal of both these filters are about the same. I see nothing different in terms of paper filter quality and its anti drain back valve.

Sharing is caring 

You will know it is a wheel bearing issue when you jack the car up, shake the wheel at 9 & 3 o clock, and 12 & 6 o clock position. If it moves and there's play, your wheel bearing is bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2nMCRaCspo

Yeah I found these videos on how to replace the fuse, seems simple enough.

Wondering if anyone here has tried it before:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfv3KOoZ3lw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0DDyjFxmso&t=526s

I think the original filter will have a orange rubber inside the filter housing. So far I see fakes, all are black in colour.

If you really want original filter, try to get them at Hingan Jalan Pudu.

No online shop bro. Have to go there to buy. You can visit the below authorised stockist nearest to you.

Honda Authorized Stockist

1) Jyunsei Auto Parts Sdn Bhd
27-9, Jalan Perhentian Sentul,
51100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-4042 7882
Note: This shop belongs to Viperleed's uncle

2) Kean Tat Auto Parts Sdn Bhd
Shifted <Add will update by Tham>
Tel: 03- 62585066 / 5166

3) Hingan Auto Parts Sdn Bhd
44, Jalan Sungai Besi,
57100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-9222 8868

4) Tiong Nam Spareparts Sdn Bhd
63, Jalan Segambut Pusat,
Segambut,
51200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6258 2762
Website: http://www.spareparts.com.my/tiongnam/

5) Capital Genuine Parts Sdn Bhd
755, Batu 4 1/2, Jalan Ipoh, KL.
Tel: 03-6252 0093, 03-6252 0679
6) Exceptional Auto Parts Sdn. Bhd
24, Jalan SS14/1,
Subang Jaya 47500
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel : 03-5633 1875, 03-5633 2861