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Hi! Any API category above SJ or SL is superior and you can use API SN without fear, it is better than hanbook recommendation. Beside the OEM Honda engine oil, if you stick to 5w30 or 5w40 viscosity index, you have a lot of good oil brands at your disposal (Liqui Molly, Ravenol, Motul, Mobil1, Yacco, etc.). I know that some honda dealers are using Castrol engine oil in after warranty service, but I don't trust Castrol as in my country this is the most fake fabricated oil (I live in Roumania). As long as you keep a yearly oil change interval or max 10k km, you can use the cheapest oil which respects the handbook or is above those specs.

I ended up getting 2 front shocks from Cox Motor Parts (sales@coxmotorparts.co.uk) for £140 each - not bad considering the other prices I was quoted. However, I was not charged UK VAT as I had them shipped outside the UK. With UK VAT, they would have been £168 each, still not bad. I bought aftermarket Daco shocks for the rear from onlinecarparts.co.uk for £28 each - pretty cheap. The exact model was Daco 551204. Hope this helps.

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Time to reminisce… Toys and Games Many of the classic toys and games that children are still playing with today were first created in the 1960s, and we found plenty of ways to fill our time without all the gadgets that are around now. Etch a Sketch The Etch a Sketch was one of the most wanted toys for Christmas 1960 and many of us spent hours trying to create masterpieces with those two fiddly dials. Lego Lego in the 60s required a lot more imagination than it does today. We didn't get detailed instructions and film characters. We just got coloured blocks that could be anything we wanted them to be. Meccano A lot of the engineers and mechanics of today started out with Meccano, but many of the rest of us also spent hours constructing intricate structures and machines on the kitchen table. Action Man Action Man was the British version of America's G.I.Joe. In the 1960s his adventures were all about the Second World War, which was still very present in people's memories. Barbie and Ken Barbie's boyfriend Ken first appeared in the 1960s, and in 1963 we also got introduced to Sindy, the British alternative to Barbie. Twister Twister, invented in 1966, gave many of us the chance to knock over our little brothers and sisters, but it could also provide a way to get closer to our crushes. Corgi Aston Martin DB5 The dream car for many of us during the 60s was Corgi's version of the Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond. It even had a working ejector seat. Skalextric Cars that actually drove around the track amazed us in the 60s, and Scalextrics are still being driven around many living rooms today. Space Hoppers The bright orange space hopper landed for the first time in 1969 and despite its rather creepy face, it was soon hopping through streets and gardens all around the UK. Raleigh Chopper The laid back Chopper came to the UK in 1968, giving younger kids of the 60s the chance to feel just as cool as our older siblings on their scooters. Mousetrap Mousetrap took a long time to set up and it usually needed a helping hand to get the cage down at the end of the game, but we always hoped it would work as well as it did on the adverts. Airfix Airfix models kept many of us hard at work in our bedrooms in the 1960s, building our own fleets of planes and cars. Gonks and Trolls Collecting the little fuzzy gonks or big-haired troll dolls became an obsession for many of us in the 60s, and even inspired a surreal film called Gonks Go Beat in 1965. Spirograph Spirograph got a lot of us drawing in circles when it was introduced in 1965 and it even seemed to inspire a lot of the patterns seen in the fashions of the late 60s. Portable Radios The chance to play your own music and share it with your friends was a dream come true for teens of the 60s when portable radios became available. TV and Film Some amazing films were produced in the 60s, but what we were watching on TV was just as exciting. We were lucky enough to get a third channel, BBC2, during this decade, and we started getting programmes that were actually made for people our age. Doctor Who The Doctor Who who first appeared in black and white in 1963 was very different from his latest incarnation, but he is still the best version to those of us who hid behind the sofa to watch him. Ready, Steady, Go! Friday evenings wouldn't have been the same without RSG! It featured all the top artists, including the Beatles, the Kinks and Sandie Shaw, but the best thing about it was that it was presented by teenagers for teenagers. Alfie (1966) Many of us liked to think our lives in the 60s were as complicated and carefree as Alfie's. It probably wasn't. James Bond The 60s gave us our first James Bond, Sean Connery, in some of the best Bond films: Dr No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), and You Only Live Twice (1967). Kes (1969) Kes was a heartbreaking story about growing up that resonated with many of us who were going through the same experience in the 60s, even if we didn't all get our own pet kestrels. The Avengers The Avengers TV series gave us some of the most memorable female characters of the 60s, alongside the traditional bowler-hatted John Steed. If… (1968) If was one of the most unique films of the 60s, and for those of us who were enduring our own school days it was surprisingly cathartic to see the pupils revolting. Star Trek The original Star Trek is one of the most memorable TV series of the 60s, and for those of us whose imaginations were grasped by the space race it really seemed like a glimpse into the future. Z Cars Z Cars was unusual in its time for being a grittier type of police drama, but for those of us growing up in the 60s it was mainly a chance to watch some exciting action that wasn't set in London or America. The Man from U.N.C.L.E Growing up in the 1960s, we heard a lot about the Cold War, so the Man From U.N.C.L.E. didn't always seem so far-fetched. Many of our fountain pens became communicators when we were running round playing spies. The Great Escape One of the classic films of the 60s, the Great Escape made us all feel like we could be as cool as Steve McQueen. Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy The series that gave us Clint Eastwood as the Man with No Name was one of the best Spaghetti westerns. A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), were gritty but spectacular. The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone gave a lot of us nightmares in the 1960s, but it is the title sequence and music that is most memorable. The Italian Job (1969) Michael Caine, minis driving stolen gold around Italy, and a literal cliff-hanger at the end- this was a film that had everything. Monty Python's Flying Circus Surreal, unique and hilarious, Monty Python first came to our screens in 1969, with some faces that we'd seen before in the children's comedy show Do Not Adjust Your Set. Music The music of the 60s took the Rock and Roll of the 50s and revolutionised the airwaves, with some of the best rock, pop and folk songs of all times. The Beatles Beatlemania was one of the defining trends of the 1960s, whether you were part of the screaming crowds or enjoying arguments over who was better, the Beatles or the Stones. The Rolling Stones The Stones were the other big British band of the 60s. Songs like Satisfaction and Paint it Black bring back memories of teenage hopes and heartbreak for many of us. Respect- Aretha Franklin (1967) One of the catchiest songs to sing along to, Respect was a great confidence booster from one of the most amazing voices of the 60s. Like a Rolling Stone- Bob Dylan (1965) Dylan was a poet of the 60s, and this is one of his most memorable songs. It is also one that gets better with age and experience. With a Little Help from My Friends- Joe Cocker (1969) Friendships are the most important thing when you are young, so this song about depending on them was deeply significant for many 1960s teens. The Monkees The Monkees started out as a TV band but actually managed to outsell the Beatles and Stones combined at some points in the decade. Itchycoo Park- Small Faces (1967) A psychedelic song that we loved as kids because of the reference to missing school where they teach the words of fools. Stand by Me- Ben E. King (1961) When this song turned up in the 80s film of the same name, it brought back fond memories of childhood friendship for many of us kids of the 60s. Sunny Afternoon- The Kinks (1966) The Kinks had some great hits in the 60s, but one of the fondest memories for anyone who was enjoying their long summer holidays during this decade must be Sunny Afternoon. The House of the Rising Sun- The Animals (1964) The distinctively 60s sound is enough to take you back to your teenage years, when this was the first four minute song to get to the top of the UK charts. Space Oddity- David Bowie (1969) Released just before the moon landing, this was a song that heralded the changes coming in the next decade. Glam rock was coming. Good Vibrations- The Beach Boys (1966) The Beach Boys made us long for the life of a Californian surfer when we were stuck in school in the grey UK, but Good Vibrations could make even the dullest day seem a little brighter. Puppet on a String- Sandie Shaw (1967) Puppet on a String is one of the chirpiest songs of the 60s, but it also brings back memories of the days when the UK actually managed to win the Eurovision song contest. All Along the Watchtower- Jimi Hendrix (1968) Many of us loves the original by Bob Dylan, but Hendrix's version released just six months later must be one of the greatest songs of all time. My Generation- The Who (1965) The song that expressed how we felt about our 60s generation, and which we know is still ours even when the new generations take it as their own anthem. Sweet Treats The 1960s was a great time to be a kid, particularly when you had pocket money to spend at the sweet shop. It was also a decade that saw many changes to the way we eat, with the first Chinese and Indian takeaways opening and foreign dishes like Spaghetti Bolognese appearing on our plates at home. Penny Sweets Bags of penny sweets like gobstoppers, black jacks and pear drops, were a big part of childhood in the 60s, and you could actually get several sweets for each penny back in the day. Spangles At 3d a pack, Spangles were a bargain as long as you didn't accidentally buy the Old English Flavours that included Aniseed, Liquorice and Treacle instead of the fruity ones. Sherbet Fountain There were two ways to eat a Sherbet Fountain: by biting the end off the liquorice stick and sucking the sherbet up, or by licking the stick and sipping it into the pouch. Fry's Five Centres Five centres was great as long as you liked all the sections or had a sibling who preferred the ones you hated. The 4d chocolate cream bar had orange, coffee, lime, blackcurrant and raspberry fillings. Kia Ora Kia Ora orange squash was the taste of childhood for many of us 60s kids. You used to be able to buy it at the cinema for 6d. Fizz Wiz Fizz Wiz Popping Candy was one of those sweets your parents thought would ruin your teeth, but that didn't stop us tipping whole packets of sherbet onto our tongues. Marathon You can still buy a Snickers today, but those of us who were there in the 60s know that it's really just a Marathon bar with a new name. Lucky Numbers Each of the chewy sweets in the box had its own number on the wrapper, but this wasn't always enough to convince parents they were really educational. Mint Cracknel The bright green centres looked like glass, and crunched like it too, but the chocolate covered bar was delicious and only cost 6d. Skippy The adverts made it look really trendy and sophisticated, but the chocolate and caramel covered wafer was just as tasty for kids in the suburbs. Smith's Crisps Smith's came in greaseproof paper bags with a generous serving of salt twisted up in blue paper, and they were the only crisps we knew until ready salted and flavoured crisps began to be sold in the 60s. Bubble Gum Cards Bubble Gum wasn't just about sweets in the 60s. It used to come with collectible cards that meant you had to keep coming back for more. Spanish Gold Spanish Gold was just coconut strips dusted in cocoa, but it was meant to look like loose tobacco. Block Ice Cream A lot of ice cream vans in the 60s served blocks of ice cream sandwiched between two wafers. They usually cost about 6d, and they were worth it as long as the ice cream didn't escape. 5 Boys Milk Chocolate We had plenty of chocolate bars to choose from in the 1960s, including the newly introduced Galaxy, but 5 Boys is the most memorable. The bar showed the five stages of Fry's chocolate, beginning with Desperation and ending with Realisation.

That`s not the real reason ! How many motorcycles on the road compared to the number of cars, vans and lorries ? Also the tax is lower in comparison - To make most money they have to hit the majority and that is cars, vans and lorries - Also motorists have the AA and RAC to argue at government level but there is an old saying " You can`t Beat the System " The System being the Government and is designed to skrew the public ! Guy Fawkes tried to beat the system - and look what they did to him ! As an aside, when I bought the Accord I have now in 2008 I wanted to go pick the car up myself - on my own - I checked public transport - by train is was impossible - no usable links from my home to the garage, checked the bus service - it would take around 5 hours and 6 buses !!!! I do not live out in the wild - but in Bolton greater Manchester, the garage was in Ashton-under-Lyne - which takes 25 minutes to drive there by car - that`s public transport for you - useless ! BUT when we get the " 15 minute cities " that keeps being muted - what would we want a car OR motorcycle for ? we could all ride round in circles providing there is no ULEZ charge of course ! This is what our children and grand children have to look forward to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How well I remember most of them and the milk float is the kind I use to use 7days week from 4.30am early start but home most days by 10.30am.

There is an irony with all of this movement toward electric vehicles I'll leave this here..... The trolley bus (electric and in use during the early part of the 20th century) The humble milk float (electric and silently delivered out milk - in glass recyclable bottles) Once a common sight on the roads and electric I don't call what we have now progress - it is literally reinventing the wheel !!!

@honda accord Please post photos and all the details

Hi Alan Some good advice as usual from Trevor, I also have a Mercedes e320 CD Avantgarde and concur with all the comments Trevor has made and exactly the case when on the Motorway change down the Gears and give it a blast through it seems to do the trick and keeps the Injectors clean which is the main problem sometimes with an erratic diesel engine not running smoothly, and a dose of Fortes Injector Cleaner helps as well BAZZER RN 1

Hi folks Had my new MK11 Civic for just over a week and I love her 😍

It might be that the rear diff oil is needing changed. Only use genuine Honda fluid for this.

Yes, thats the problem nowadays as most garages don't understand the concept of exhaust emissions. It either passes the MOT set emissions or it doesn't I have seen many garages dispose of perfectly good oxygen sensors because they failed (or couldn't be bothered to see the relevance) to notice an exhaust leak which draws air to the sensor which then overfuels and 'hey presto' there is your problem. I have sometimes measure the oxygen level after fitting a new exhaust to see that there is no leaks present and the repair has been done properly, takes all of 2 to 3 minutes as the emissions machine is running all day on standby. Sorry, rant over but motor vehicle fundamentals seem to have been completely forgotten over the past 10 to 20 years and replacement of perfectly good (and expensive) components seem to be the name of the game. most MOT emissions analysers have a 'Pre-MOT Test' function in the background where you can run it to check 5 gas and Lambda readings prior to testing for the MOT but not many people would use it or know its there or even understand the readings and how they determine the actual faults

There is a software uptade, released by Honda one week ago , to solve this problem of the BCU (body control unit). It seems that the BCU in some situations does not entered into the standby mode when that car is parked. This was the origin of these problesms of battery drain. The Honda official service has applied this update in the 1st year maintenance of my eHEV HRV

Hi, I had similar problem just the one time, it took ages to "pick up signal" all I can say is be patient - try driving around away from a built up area, at least you got this far and it is recognising the disc - so looking promising ! If it repeatedly shows the same screen - try disconnecting the battery for an hour or so, maybe overnight, pain in the bum I know but sometimes it pays to persevere. After that I don`t know to be honest. Good luck

HI to anyone that sees the post regards my CRV not starting the problem is now resolved. It turned out to be a faulty fuse box / relay located behind the glove box cavity under the dashboard. Parts are now ordered so car will be running as normal in a couple of days!!

mine is also working as per normal as of the 17th

I joined the forum just recently but can't help noticing many questions/queries go unanswered. Is this a new site that hasn't picked up many members yet? Honda's are so common I would expect to see many posts every day. Am I missing something?

I think everyone would benefit from less time on Facebook!!

Always good to have someone with knowledge!

I haven't heard much about rust on the CR-V but I can tell you I was shocked at the amount under mine which is only 6 years old! I'm guessing it's because it spent most of its time in Scotland but it still surprised me. I've since given it a rust treatment, the body though is immaculate. I think the important issue is good service history and good MOT history. I see many older CR-V's and they still look in amazing condition.

This is true, and the Lexus forums I know are buzzing. The more posts on here would rank the site higher in Google searches so I guess with more posts the site would be more 'viewable' to the masses. I still maintain that forums are still the way forwards as social media is very transient, the info is there one day and gone the next 😞

Unfortunately, florin_cars is correct. A lot of people tend to use Facebook as it is easier and more accessible than maybe logging into a forum. However, the level of response in a forum is usually likely to be more reliable and accurate than FB along with moderated comments. The forums rely on members signing up and also assisting with other members' issues with their cars otherwise the posts tend to go unanswered (for a few days at least).

It's indeed a pretty brilliant design ; it's not as good as the Multipla (have had two) in some key respects (latter has better side visibility, better exterior mirrors for parking, better seating positions, especially for longer leg drivers, and its throttle position is more comfortable) but is of immeasurably better quality, the Multipla requiring - for example - frequent front-suspension triangle replacement, they suffer from bi-mass flywheel issues etc and the general reliability is poor. The only downside of the 2.2 Diesel is it's very thirsty. Over here (France) you can still get circa 100.000 km FR-V's for around 6-7k€

Just purchased my dream car.

I loved loved both of mine. It's a great design.

I have a 2018 CRV 2.0 auto. I do about 5-6K per year. I was aware of the fuel consumption issue but with the low mileage I felt for me personally it wasn't an issue. Most my driving is urban and relatively short distance. I currently average 29 - 30 mpg around town. It may not be the quickest but again for me I find it definitely adequate for my style of driving. Reliability and comfort are good. As a Honda owner for some 20 years I am probably biased, the CRV is an easy vehicle to drive, and the driving position I find is excellent, and I have had no problem in the last 3 years with reliability. One thing with my 2018 model is the infotainment / satnav screen, it's a bit dated, easy enough to use but is in need of updating. I hope this has been of some help to you.

This is totally true, it's down to the dye in copied discs not working well with the optical pickups, causing them to work & spin constantly which ultimately exhausts them and causes accelerated wear. Particularly the case with the pre facelift accord v2.xx systems. the v3.xx systems seem less effected but i still wouldn't recommend it. If you try a copied disc you'll hear a difference in how hard the drive is working and notice the extended time it takes for the ok button to appear after the warning message. also need to be mindful of a certain ebay seller (nav-update) who is selling copied discs that look like the real thing, they're not. their discs behave exactly as copied discs do. They couldn't confirm the authenticity of their discs and they refunded me immediately when i probed about it.

Hi All, Living out in Japan and have been visiting a few car lots and workshops, wanted to share some with you, there is some very nice Hondas included. https://youtu.be/njUiow1LyIY

Good on you Q, i'm with you !!

it's not quite as straighforward as using off the shelf parts without modification. In terms of steering controls, the interface is most similar to Honda Civics so that's the interface you start with, but the civic harness adaptor is not the same as the FRV. What you need to do is combine the 2... parts you need (pictured): Connects2 CTSHO001.2 Steering wheel control interface for Honda Civic Autoleads PC2-68-4 basic ISO harness CTMULTILEAD.2 steering wheel control patch lead (this one is universal but you can get specific ones for your brand of stereo, the instructions for teh universal patch shows you which wires to cut and which connector to use) CTSHO001.2 is the correct steering harness you need, but you need to chop off the Civic plug and replace it with the CRV/FRV one from a basic autoleads harness PC2-68-4. Your reference to the green plug, this doesn't fit anywhere on the harness, but these are for the steering controls. If you notice the grey plug in my picture with black and purple wires. This needs to connect to the green plug on the FRV wiring harness, except it won't fit. So you need to splice to black wire from grey plug on the interface to the orange wire on the green plug from the car. The remaining purple wire connects to the other wire (black/brown) Once everything is connected up, your controls should work.

Thanks again Trevor for this information. Booked in for next Tues/Weds Alan

Hi having had 2 civics ive now just ordered a HRV so I'm hoping to get some tips and tricks and owners opinions on it

Hi all, the best " handbrake " I ever had on any car was operated by your left foot !!! 1992 Citroen XM 2.0 litre automatic estate - That car was SUPERB ! One of the best cars I have ever owned - the turning circle was amazing - far better than anything else, no shunting about forward and backwards as with other cars - the boot was huge, only the Mazda 929 estate was larger but not as tall due to the citroen`s amazing suspension !! which was out of this world !! - my accord is great and I love it but the XM was better in the areas I have listed above - can I just add, how someone with the manual gear change coped with that footbrake I have no idea, with the auto box on a hill start - one foot on the foot brake and one on the accelerator pedal - then push the release button on the dash - with the manual - no idea as you would need Three legs/feet so as not to roll backwards ?

Good morning ljhhh, I bought mine from cox motor parts, which supply's genuine Honda parts, for my civic it was £25 per mat, quick delivery too. You can also look on ebay for mats, consider good second hand ones from car dismantlers its worth i looking at.😀

I had the same issue with my CRV, it was an issue with the Honda satellite system, not the one in the car but the one orbiting the earth. But last week it was fixed and my clock is now working correctly.

Hello, I'm new here. I have a 2006 CR-V for a while now. It has a pretty strong engine and gearbox combo.

Hi there. I had the same problem, but I cleaned the joint with a rust brush by adding Radiator Flushes For Rust directly to the joint. This helps to get rid of rust and mold faster. Then you need to rinse in gasoline and dry and can be used. It should work. At least it helped me

Try Timpsons they have coded keys for me before for around £85.

Hello All! I am selling my Honda Accord EuroR. Its in pristine condition for a 18yrs old car. Was imported in 2014. Fully serviced and ready to go. Please view my autotrader advert for all details. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106294389337

A new clutch will be good, as said before my Accord done 257K on the same clutch and was fine, so I'm surprised the clutch has been changed, was it used for towing. The heated seats may be something simple like fuses, they also only work when sat on them , in case you have just been feeling with your hand. Happy motoring

Thanks for the heads up...hopefully this defect will be addressed by the manufacture soon enough

Either a broken wire or faulty locking motor usually. You'll find the broken wire inside a rubber tube in the door jam.

I think something is loose inside the car. When going through bumpy tarmac, the noise is also heard. I tried to open up the headlining but the front light area is not a sunglasses box. I am not sure know how to open it It is a brilliant idea. Do you have any smoke generator that you would recommend?

Ok. I will try again. She does not seem to be listening to me!

Thanks Trevor. Yes, I spent a lot of money restoring it. I don’t suppose you get the level of crime In Dorset that we get in London, but my advice to you and all Honda car owners is to get a tracker and protection for your catalytic converter. Take care

Very reluctant sale by retired Honda Accord enthusiast, having owned the vehicle for 7 trouble-free years. Genuine low-mileage car with service history, bills, receipts, new MOT and all previous certificates. An opportunity to purchase a rare and appreciating classic in excellent original condition. Immaculately clean car with excellent pale blue metallic paintwork, unmarked grey fully-lined boot and as-new blue velour interior. 5 good tyres and all-electric windows. Economical car giving 30-35mpg all year round, with very efficient heater. Original radio/cassette player with 4 speakers (front doors and rear shelf) and electric aerial. This vehicle is superbly engineered, extremely well-built with high-quality materials and has unmatched Honda reliability. Apart from routine service items, it has only required one small brake pipe and one very minor weld in 7 years. The only bodywork blemishes are some rust damage on the rear wheel arches and a very small dent on a front wheal arch. Minor interior faults with heater control linkage (behind central console) and central locking. Although rare in the UK, this model was the most popular US import for many years and consistently topped reliability surveys. No Haynes manual available for this model, but plenty of Youtube films available online with lots of US examples still going strong after 200-300K miles. No problems obtaining spare parts and fine examples of this model now offered for up to £4K. Good new home and appreciative owner sought for this beautiful and exceptional car.

I had almost exactly the same problem (Honda Accord 2.2 icdti 2007) - I have an excellent auto electrician - Mark in Stoke. He diagnosed the Voltage Controller ( a small part attached to the alternator) he changed it and no probs since then. Honda wanted £850 supply and fit - Mak charged £75 all in - Brilliant

Hi I would go and see if the car can spit out any codes to what the issue is. There could be many reasons. Is the car still under manufacturers warranty?

I didn't like that answer so I did some more research. (Bearing in mind my Legend is 20 years old and I'm not made of money). Mannol claim that their 'MANNOL O.E.M. 8218 Multivehicle JWS' product 'Corresponds with requirements / specifications / products' including "HONDA ATF-Z1 (not for CVT) / ATF DW-1". It also suits a lot of other Japanese specs too according to the list. https://mannol.de/en/?action=accessory_chemical_preview&name=O.E.M. 8218 Multivehicle JWS Which is good enough for me, especially at £20 for 4 litres (eBay). I did use Mannol stuff before on a Volvo I had that was fussy about power steering fluid, no issues and it's reasonably priced.

I agree. the satnav as supplied in my brand new CRV top of the range 1.6dtec in January 2018 is crap. New roads in Lancashire as not on the database. The system also does not include traffic cameras as all stand alone Garmin systems do. Like you I an sticking to the Tom Tom which is a much better system. Pull your finger out Honda and get this sorted!!! I've never had trouble with Tom Tom in bad weather. Oh, if you want a MacDonalds - they are indicated!