2010 Accord V6 AT SB 11-033
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2010 Accord V6 AT SB 11-033
Hi all,
I just read about this bulletin regarding oil consumption and it looks like it applies to my car. 2010 Accord EX-L V6 without navigation. I have owned the car for two oil changes (bought the car from my mom, she was the first owner), and at each oil change they said it was a quart low. I didn't really think much of it until I read about the service bulletin. Will Honda do this software update for free? Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to get this done? Any other suggestions or advice? The eco mode is kind of annoying when it comes on and off all the time but I drive pretty passively most of the time so no biggie.
I just read about this bulletin regarding oil consumption and it looks like it applies to my car. 2010 Accord EX-L V6 without navigation. I have owned the car for two oil changes (bought the car from my mom, she was the first owner), and at each oil change they said it was a quart low. I didn't really think much of it until I read about the service bulletin. Will Honda do this software update for free? Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to get this done? Any other suggestions or advice? The eco mode is kind of annoying when it comes on and off all the time but I drive pretty passively most of the time so no biggie.
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Hi all,
I just read about this bulletin regarding oil consumption and it looks like it applies to my car. 2010 Accord EX-L V6 without navigation. I have owned the car for two oil changes (bought the car from my mom, she was the first owner), and at each oil change they said it was a quart low. I didn't really think much of it until I read about the service bulletin. Will Honda do this software update for free? Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to get this done? Any other suggestions or advice? The eco mode is kind of annoying when it comes on and off all the time but I drive pretty passively most of the time so no biggie.
I just read about this bulletin regarding oil consumption and it looks like it applies to my car. 2010 Accord EX-L V6 without navigation. I have owned the car for two oil changes (bought the car from my mom, she was the first owner), and at each oil change they said it was a quart low. I didn't really think much of it until I read about the service bulletin. Will Honda do this software update for free? Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to get this done? Any other suggestions or advice? The eco mode is kind of annoying when it comes on and off all the time but I drive pretty passively most of the time so no biggie.
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Yes, exactly. Oh that is normal? I didn't know that was normal. I thought it was a little odd. So everything is probably fine?
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Using one quart of oil between oil change intervals is generally normal. Your car has the maintenance minder, the interval levels differs depending on engine operating conditions.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...-minder-52234/
However, it does not monitor oil levels, you still have to check the oil level and top off as necessary.
The TSB 11-033 software update may help regardless.
Note: Technical service bulletins are not recalls, unless specifically noted as related to a recall; generally, they are to help Honda technicians with known issues. Issues noted in TSBs do not necessary apply to all vehicles. Normal warranty applies.
On a separate note:
There was a a powertrain warranty extension for the V6 as a result of a settlement of a class captioned, Soto et al.v..American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). American Honda is extending the powertrain warranty to cover repairs related to engine misfire (that triggers DTCs P0301 through P0304) to 8 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase and has settled a class action based on this remedial measure.
The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state’s law.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, clean the pistons,
and replace the piston rings in the affected cylinders.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...-minder-52234/
However, it does not monitor oil levels, you still have to check the oil level and top off as necessary.
The TSB 11-033 software update may help regardless.
Note: Technical service bulletins are not recalls, unless specifically noted as related to a recall; generally, they are to help Honda technicians with known issues. Issues noted in TSBs do not necessary apply to all vehicles. Normal warranty applies.
On a separate note:
There was a a powertrain warranty extension for the V6 as a result of a settlement of a class captioned, Soto et al.v..American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). American Honda is extending the powertrain warranty to cover repairs related to engine misfire (that triggers DTCs P0301 through P0304) to 8 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase and has settled a class action based on this remedial measure.
The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state’s law.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, clean the pistons,
and replace the piston rings in the affected cylinders.
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