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Honda Oil Pan Gasket Alert

March 14, 2022

Honda offers a tip/reminder regarding an engine short block replacement for 2003-2014 Civic Hybrid, 2011-2014 CR-Z, 2007-2013 Fit and 2010-2014 Insight applications.

Information courtesy of Mitchell 1,

Mike Mavrigian

Honda offers a tip/reminder regarding an engine short block replacement for 2003-2014 Civic Hybrid, 2011-2014 CR-Z, 2007-2013 Fit and 2010-2014 Insight applications.

The oil pan gasket does not come pre-installed at the factory. For shipping, it is placed in the bottom of the oil pan, loosely tightened without any sealer. Before placing the engine into service, be sure to remove the oil pan, apply the Honda bond and install the gasket, tightening pan fasteners to specification.

Forgetting to do this will result in a notable oil leak at the flywheel end of the engine.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.