Honda Archives - Oren's Automotive

2006 Honda Pilot
Mileage
262,712
Service Date
5/5/2025
Services Performed
During inspection found battery terminals loose and not fully seated properly. Re seated battery terminal and tightened and inspected for play and found no play and staying in place at this time.Cycled vehicles key on and off and found vehicle starting normal with no issues.
Wipers streaking. Brake fluid dark and contaminated. Valve cover gaskets leaking. Timing belt is old. Valve adjustment due by time and mileage. Power steering pump has a leak. Air filter dirty. Cabin filter dirty. Engine has oil residue present from leak(s). Oil filter adapter leaking. Oil level overfilled, and vehicle
During inspection visually inspected timing belt and found worn and starting to crack and due to mileage, recommend timing belt replacement. Removed passenger front tire. Removed splash shields and passenger inner wheel well. Drained cooling system. Removed serpentine belt and accessories. Removed crank pulley. Removed timing covers and gaskets. Loosened timing belt tensioner and locked tensioner into release position. Removed timing belt from engine. Removed water pump from engine. During inspection found oil pump leaking internally. Recommend replacement of oil pump assembly. After replacing oil pump, installed new water pump and gasket. Installed new idler pulleys and tensioner assembly. Routed new belt and released tensioner. Rotated engine by hand to check correct timing of cams. All ok. Cleaned timing covers and reinstalled covers. Installed crankshaft pulley. Installed new belt tensioner and idler pulley. Reinstalled intake, hoses, and plenum after completion of valve adjustment procedure. Reinstalled coils and wiring. Filled and bled cooling system. Test started engine and checked for any leaks or other running issues. All ok. Reinstalled splash shield, wheel well, and engine cover. Test drove vehicle, OK.
Removed intake plenum, intake, hoses, and wiring from upper engine to access valve covers. Removed ignition coils. Removed valve covers for access to timing components. Cleaned valve covers and cylinder head mounting surfaces. Removed spark plugs. After replacement timing belt was installed, performed valve lash adjustment. After setting all valves to correct lash, installed new spark plugs. Torqued plugs to spec. Reinstalled valve covers with new gaskets.
During inspection found oil filter stand gasket leaking engine oil.Disconnected drive belt from engine accessories. Removed coolant hoses and wiring to filter housing and pressure sensor. Removed oil filter housing. Cleaned mounting surfaces and reinstalled filter housing with new gasket, seals, and oil filter. Reconnected hoses and wiring. Reinstalled drive belt. After completion of repairs, refilled engine with oil. Test drove vehicle and rechecked for oil leaks. No further leaks found at this time.
Steam clean vehicle to remove oil residue and debris build up.
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures.
Replace wiper blades on vehicle.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Drain and refill entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders. Bleed system until clean fluid is seen.
Rear Shock Replacement
Rear Trailing Arm Replacement
Replace Variable timing solenoid
Rick V. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2025
2009 Honda CR-V
Mileage
139,591
Service Date
4/9/2025
Services Performed
Remove and reinstall four wheels and rear brake drums (if applicable) to inspect brake condition. Inspect entire system for leaks. Test drive vehicle and check brake operation. Lining remaining is: Front ( 11mm) Rear ( 8mm). Found front brake pads contaminated with grease or anti-squeal paste on friction surface. Also found rear brake rotors have heat glazing present. Recommend resurfacing front rotors and pads to eliminate contamination and recheck system.
Removed front wheels and brake components. Surfaced rotors with friction discs. Scuffed brake pads and removed all anti-squeal paste from brake pads. Reinstalled cleaned pads and rotors using new hardware. Added anti-squeal paste to backs of brake pads. Reinstalled calipers and wheels. With rear wheels removed, also surfaced rear brake rotors to help eliminate glazing. Test drove vehicle after completion of repairs and maintenance items. No further brake squeal or grinding found at this time.
Checked vehicle for service and maintenance needs. Engine air filter dirty. Drive belt cracking. Oil level and condition good. Lower control arm bushings cracked and starting to tear. Recommend monitoring for any excess play or clunking noises. Other fluid levels and conditions ok. Battery passed load test. No coolant leaks noted. Found all brake lights inop.
Removed engine covers and intake piping. Released belt tensioner and removed drive belt from engine. Inspected pulleys and engine accessories for any play, noise, or roughness. Routed new drive belt and released tensioner. Reinstalled intake piping and engine covers.
Replaced engine air filter.
Removed both tail light housings and 3rd brake light assembly to access bulbs and check for proper power and ground. Replace bulbs with new units and reinstall lights. Recheck light functions. All exterior lights now working properly.
Shireen J. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/24/2025
2010 Honda Civic
Mileage
101,285
Service Date
8/22/2024
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Customer states key needs to be pressed multiple times to unlock vehicle. Replace battery and recheck.
Inspected vehicle for dash operation. Confirmed components are intermittent in function. Checked for any communication errors or codes. None found suspect dash is failing internally. Recommend replacement of display to correct issue.
Perform multi-step polish of both headlight housings. Seal after polishing. Adjust and aim headlights if needed.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Replace front brake pad linings and replace front brake disc rotors. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
ALISON P. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/23/2024
2015 Honda Pilot
Mileage
115,446
Service Date
8/22/2024
Services Performed
Test drove vehicle multiple times to replicate noise. Unable to duplicate customer concern. Had Oren test drive as well, still no noise present. Recommend monitoring vehicle for return of symptom and noting conditions when it is present.
MELISSA E. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/22/2024
2013 Honda Accord
Mileage
157,635
Service Date
6/27/2024
Services Performed
Checked vehicle for customer concern. Found vehicle running and driving after sitting for a bit. No check engine light present. No error codes stored at this time. Visually inspected vehicle and found intake boot torn and letting in unfiltered air. Also found excess carbon and debris buildup on throttle body. Recommend replacement of intake boot, and performing throttle body cleaning to prevent throttle body from getting stuck.
Perform throttle body and intake cleaning with BG fuel system. Add injector cleaner to fuel tank. After completion of cleaning, installed new intake boot. Cleaned dirt and debris from MAF sensor before reinstalling. Test drove vehicle and confirmed proper operation of engine and throttle body, OK.
Remy H. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/27/2024
2014 Honda Civic
Mileage
88,963
Service Date
4/2/2024
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
SPENCER W. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/3/2024
2012 Honda CR-V
Mileage
134,066
Service Date
3/31/2023
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Road test and verify engine performance, transmission operation, and shift patterns. Drain transmission fluid which includes: draining of transmission cooler, cooler lines, and transmission body. Replace with new fluid as per vehicle specs.
Replace wiper blades on vehicle.
Deb K. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/31/2023
2010 Honda Civic
Mileage
89,871
Service Date
3/29/2023
Services Performed
Includes: Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panel.
During service inspection, confirmed noise is present and gets louder at speed. Raised vehicle on lift to inspect drivetrain components for source of noise. Found noise originating from driver side hub assembly and wheel bearing. Recommend replacement of wheel bearing to correct issue. Removed driver wheel and brake components. Loosened axle retaining nut and broke axle loose from hub. Disconnected strut, tie rod end, sway bar link, and lower ball joint connections to steering knuckle. Removed knuckle and hub assembly from vehicle. Cleaned connecting hardware and surfaces. Installed new hub and knuckle assembly. Connected suspension and steering components and torqued mounting hardware to spec. Installed new axle nut and torqued to spec to seat axle. Reinstalled brake components and wheel. Test ran vehicle on lift. Noise no longer present. Test drove vehicle and checked operation of hub. No further noise present while driving.
Drain transmission fluid from pan and cooler lines. Added fluid and ran vehicle to cycle fresh fluid into transmission and remove dirty fluid. Repeated drain and fill. After completion of services, test drove vehicle and checked transmission operation. OK. Topped off fluid level.
ALISON P. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/30/2023
2022 Honda CR-V
Mileage
5,987
Service Date
3/3/2023
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Deb K. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/3/2023
2018 Honda CR-V
Mileage
15,174
Service Date
1/9/2023
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Julie H. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/11/2023

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