Honda should just give up on the infamous 1.5L turbo. They should replace it with their tried and true K20 and K24 engines. There’s a reason why the code name of this engines starts with an “L.”
Just as they mention… this is a design flaw that Honda will never admit to. $4700 later after 102k I had to have the head gasket replaced in my ‘16 civic touring. And I do/did the maintenance like clockwork on it. Another reason I left Honda and won’t be back… but I do enjoy the vids Tyler…. Keep ‘em coming!
yeah fuck this generation of civics. ugh, i had a 19' civic si went thru two motors. what a piece of shit. i went old school now😃 have a 91 civic dx hatch
I agree. The mistake was giving the option to run 87 in the accord/civic/CRV. But at the same time, you cant tell people they have to run premium in these vehicles. 93 is $1.20 more than 87. People wouldn’t buy them. I like the 1.5T in my Si a lot. I beat the hell out of it, but I also do a ton of preventative maintenance. Only 105k miles, so I can’t say that anything i’m doing will prevent this.
Honda should just give up on the infamous 1.5L turbo. They should replace it with their tried and true K20 and K24 engines. There’s a reason why the code name of this engines starts with an “L.”
Just as they mention… this is a design flaw that Honda will never admit to. $4700 later after 102k I had to have the head gasket replaced in my ‘16 civic touring. And I do/did the maintenance like clockwork on it. Another reason I left Honda and won’t be back… but I do enjoy the vids Tyler…. Keep ‘em coming!
Earth Nightmare Engine. Bring back the K series.
Ford had the same problems with the I4 eco boost motors. Finally the design changed in 2020
it is crazy they are still using 1.5T in 2025 models and the HRV gets it too. good job Honda.
I own 2025 Honda HRV and came with 2L k20c2, but I thing they listed on the block k20z2, old school port injection, no turbo and no GDI.
@ that’s the best version of HRV. wish it could be had with a manual too.
@HiFiInsider No it's CVT, it's OK for normal driving, planning to changing fluid on early stages and I have extended warranty if pooped on me.
Crazy how the 2.4L Engine was more reliable and they replaced it with the infamous 1.5T
Happy weekend, for ya bud!🍻
They need to put in the toyota 1GR-FE in Hondas
yeah fuck this generation of civics. ugh, i had a 19' civic si went thru two motors. what a piece of shit. i went old school now😃 have a 91 civic dx hatch
Wonder if we'll see a recall on these L15BA/B7s like we did with the R18A1
Crazy it’s a head gasket on a ‘16 only 8 years old car
I think not running 93 octane definitely doesn’t help
I agree. The mistake was giving the option to run 87 in the accord/civic/CRV. But at the same time, you cant tell people they have to run premium in these vehicles. 93 is $1.20 more than 87. People wouldn’t buy them.
I like the 1.5T in my Si a lot. I beat the hell out of it, but I also do a ton of preventative maintenance. Only 105k miles, so I can’t say that anything i’m doing will prevent this.