Under the Valve Cover 2008 Civic 230k

[dbeau]

Noticed a good bit of oil accumulating around the oil pan recently and narrowed it down to the vvt solenoid or valve cover, or both. Got the parts and cracked her open.

2008 Civic with 230k on it. Was dealer serviced up to 100k. OCI’s were around 8k which is typically where the OLM says to. Couple OCI’s stretched to 10k or so. After that 3 x 10k OCIs with M1HM,PP,superTech. Then the last 100k or so followed OLM so roughly 7-8k with mostly Chevron Supreme SynBlend. Always 5w-30.

Not an oil burner. Might consume 1/2 quart over 10k if guessing. Never kept track tbh because it wasn’t enough to be concerned about. Anyways, check it out…

 

[dnewton3]

It appears ready for another 230k !

 

[fantastic]

Very clean indeed & if that top half is indicative of the rest of the engine there more miles are ahead.

 

[oldhp]

That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[demarpaint]

It looks fantastic, very well maintained judging from the pictures.

 

[sw99]

Looks great!

 

[Sayjac]

Excellent, more so imo considering oci profile and majority oil type used. Obviously well maintained. Thanks for pics.

 

[daves87rs]

Nice!

 

[joekingcorvette]

Holy Hanna that's clean!

 

[WobblyElvis]

Not many cold short trips, well made engine, reasonable oci, this is what you get.

 

[4WD]

Great example of regular PM’s - and knowing the history …

 

[JavierH19]

Couldn't have asked for anything better than that. That's real clean.

 

[oldcodger]

That is outstanding. I do not think any other oil could do better.

 

[2010Civic]

It looks like the half nearest the timing chain is a little darker. Still looks great! The R18A1 is a great engine.

 

[demarpaint]

That is outstanding. I do not think any other oil could do better.

You're probably right!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Looks good

 

[dbeau]

…more so imo considering oci profile and majority oil type used.

Agreed, however I think this motor is Honda engineering at its best. Could probably run this thing on vegetable oil.

It looks like the half nearest the timing chain is a little darker. Still looks great! The R18A1 is a great engine.

You’re correct, there definitely is a distinct increased varnish in the left vs. right. Not sure what that’s all about.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Looks great!

Of course you did the valve adjustments while you were there correct?

 

[Glenda W.]

Very nice! Chevron Supreme has always performed very well.

 

[dbeau]

Looks great!

Of course you did the valve adjustments while you were there correct?

Indeed. Probably coulda left it alone though. A couple were barely on the loose side but now they’re right as rain