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.

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This post has been edited by Thrust: May 23 2020, 01:59 PM

Your aircond issue is quite common for all cars. You should let an aircond mechanic to perform the checking. Experience aircond mechanic will instantly know the problem.

The common issues that I can think of are:

i) Aircond condensor fan is not spinning when compressor kicks in.

ii) Low on gas.

Yes you can top up through the dip stick.

However, atf level shouldn't drop. It is either previously, the mechanic did not top up to a sufficient level or there a leak somewhere. Usually it will leak from the flywheel oil seal.

Wheel bearing should be able to last for years. In your case, 6 months is a bit too short.

Could it be due to bad installation or other suspension component that are faulty that causes wheel bearing premature failure?

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

Could be a blown fuse which caused the cigarette lighter / accessories socket port to stop working.

Sometimes, it can also be the USB hub which converts to the acc socket that isn't working.

This post has been edited by Thrust: Jun 9 2020, 01:34 PM

Do update us once you've solved your problem. Thanks!

No need to replace all 4. Just replace the one with noise. Bring it to a reliable workshop, they will know which wheel bearing is faulty.

Depends on what part. Wheel bearing life span varies a lot. So no point swapping them all at once. On the other hand, parts like spark plugs and coil plugs need to be change in a set. Same goes for tyres, shock absorbers and brake pads and rotors.

Just noted my engine breather hose collapsed.







This post has been edited by Thrust: Jun 26 2020, 05:55 PM

The one in the circle. If you refer to the previous post, its the one with the beige clamp.



This post has been edited by Thrust: Jun 26 2020, 07:08 PM

No need to clean hose B-1. That hose isn't covered with oil. It's function is to allow air being sucked into the engine from the air filter box into the breather tube inlet.

I've removed the breather tube (item 5) which is also connected to B-1 and there's no oil stain at all.

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
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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

I drive very conservatively. Averaging about 11.5km\l.

That is purely driving within Klang Valley area (PJ area).

When there's a visual crack on the lower arm and stabilizer link. You can see the cracks.

Normally if lower arm koyak, you can't get the alignment straight.

This post has been edited by Thrust: Jul 8 2020, 08:31 AM

220 / 210 kpa is fine as per the recommendation.

You should listen to the manufacturer instead of some people.

Would like to check with you guys whether any of you suffers slow or minimal coolant loss after a few months period? (say like 100 ml over the course of 3 months)?

Mine also got minimal coolant loss without visible leaks. I suppose it should be fine gua?

Talking about fuel filter, i think no harm changing it every 60k.

Mine was changed once at 40k and then subsequently at 100k.