Trevor
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I suppose if the oil was clean when you got it then it blackened up through carbon (soot) in the engine.
Could recommend a better quality fuel to eliminate the doubt and also change the oil more frequently then no problem with the longevity of the engine. -
Great result all round and pleased that you are happy with the performance, which seems to be an issue with those who want to light up the tyres or race away from the lights.
My only aspiration nowadays is to achieve a higher MPG figure and if that means driving conservatively then so be it....I have a motorbike for when I need to get my speed chills 🙂
Let us know how accurate the updated Garmin works
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You might find some manuals for slightly earlier CRVs on eBay that cover the 2.0 litre engine but they only seem to go to 2010
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I would say the 1.6 is quite underpowered compared to the rather punchy 2.2.
However, it depends what you are planning to use it for, eg. long motorway drives or around town.It therefore would not be an issue to have the 1.6 for town use as it is sufficient to drive in urban areas without breaking too much of a sweat.
No issues as far as I am aware to look out for.
Not sure about the Garmin but the previous SatNav i know was dealer only but not too expensive (£200) and not sure about Apple CarPlay, sorry!
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Worth having it checked out as it could be a loose bolt if previous work has been carried out on it in the suspension or transmission areas
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4x4 Direct sell them
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Hi....welcome to the Forum
A connisseur of fine vehicles then...good collection!
Good to have you onboard
Cheers, Trevor
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Hi...welcome to the Forum
Wise move from the BMW to the Honda....much better quality and reliability
There is a company 4x4 Direct who are suppliers of such accessories, worth checking out their website
Good to have you onboard
Cheers, Trevor
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Would take it to a garage to determine if it is a driveshaft, clutch, engine mounts or just about any other component that can be causing this.
Let us know what you find out
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Hi....welcome to the Forum
Die-hard Honda fan then....welcome aboard!
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Haven't tried this exact product but have used similar.
Just need to apply a small quantity with a clean soft rag and use light circular motion to rub it into the wider part of the damaged area.
Do this several times to build up the layers and then polish off....hopefully with no signs of the damage
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Exactly the same effect it had upon me when I got a CR-V and I've had a lot of superb cars over the years but the CR-V is by far the best everyday car I have ever owned.
Even the exact same thought....why didn't I get one 10 years ago and not mess around with all the others i have had in that time, and the only answer I can give myself is that wasn't ready for it (only 55 years old) and maybe I had to wait until a mature(ish) age to own one and not have to prove a point by driving around with a V8 or a sporty model - the car that is 🙂Keep enjoying it and if you like, you can review it at www.drivn.co.uk
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Glad you're chuffed with your purchase, they really are a superb car
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Glad you've made the leap into the wonderful world of the Honda CR-V and are enjoying it.
It is probably the best car I have ever owned but had to go through a lot of others to finally discover it.
The Airbag light may be because it is switched off and you would need to press a button or put the key into a switch to reactivate it?
Not sure what the microphone is apart from being able to voice control certain things within the car, but didn't know the Satnav is controlled by this.
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune....maybe worth ensuring that when you replace the components you invest in a security device to stop anyone from stealing it in the future
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Hi....welcome to the Forum
Sorry to hear about your misfortune.
Firstly, your car is a 1.3 litre, judging by the cc which if it is lower than 50 (e.g. 1349cc) then it is a 1.3 litre.
The Lambda sensors are 4 wire at the front and 2 wire at the rear as the rear does not have to have a heater (e.g. the other two wires are there for that reason).
Cheap sensors are okay but get a branded one as cheap as you can.
Agree with your sentiment about punishment for the offenders, it's just not on for them to render your car undrivable and make money from it while you have to shell out huge amounts to get back on the road
Let us know how it all goes
Cheers . Trevor
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Hi Ian.....welcome to the Forum
That's very unlucky as a general rule, Honda's are very reliable and don't normally suffer from too many maladies.
It may just be a Friday/Monday car but hopefully once the dealer fixes all the faults it may be sorted for many years to come with no further issues.
Let us know how you get on with it all
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Excellent !!!
Long may your Stream stay running and passing MOTs 🙂
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If it will not physically fit and turn the ignition lock then it would more than likely require a replacement barrel.
If you contact your local dealership they should be able to match one up to your original keys by special order or if not then you would have two keys which is not too much of an inconvenience really.
It may be worth spraying some WD40 or similar into the lock and try the key again before committing to ordering parts
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Below are some links I found on 4x4 Direct website which may shed some light on the fitting procedure
Up to 2012 - Fitting Guide (PDF)
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/1502/8545/files/Honda_CR-V_2007-2012_Side_Step_Fitting_Instructions.pdf?179076064109556839752012 onwards - Fitting Guide (PDF)
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glad you resolve it and hopefully wasn't too expensive
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I would have said that is the case
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Hi Jacques....welcome to the Forum
Yes it is a bit quiet on here but I'm not entirely sure it is because they are so reliable, even though they do top the poles for most reliable car, year after year!
So how's our CRV been overall....happy with it?
cheers, Trevor
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Hi....welcome to the Forum
Here's an extract from Wikipedia which states the transmission being an electronically controlled semi-automatic
QuoteThe Honda I-SHIFT is a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission (a type of transmission with a hydraulic computer-controlled clutch). Honda’s I-SHIFT only debuted recently on the European market Honda Civic hatchback, pairing it with the 1.4 i-VTEC and 1.8 i-VTEC engines. Honda Jazz United Kingdom, January 2010 - January 2011, 1.4 i-VTEC, replaced by updated CVT transmission from February 2011.
Useful link for further information:
https://h-tune.co.uk/club/threads/honda-i-shift-explained.16964/live?page=1
However, they do have history of problems and worth considering over a manual transmission
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You can't beat a CRV for long distance touring, used mine all the time to go to the European race circuits and still felt fresh on arrival (usually 11 hours later!)
The aux socket tends to work when you put the audio on auxiliary and control the rest from the phone...try another lead as the one you have may be faulty?