Valve Adjustments
#1
Valve Adjustments
Page 359 of the owner's manual quotes, "Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy." Can someone please define "noisy"? Come on Honda, you can do better than that. Modern cars have self adjusting valves. They do not need to be adjusted like the old cars back in the '60s and '70s. OK, buy a set of feeler gages for those DIY.
#2
"Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy."
I think that's simply a misprint. It should really state:
"Pretend to adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if the customer is noisy and is making a nuisance of himself on this issue."
I think that's simply a misprint. It should really state:
"Pretend to adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if the customer is noisy and is making a nuisance of himself on this issue."
#3
Noisy as in obvious/excessive valve train chatter. Which on the current direct injected L15B1s, will be a bit difficult to single out without a keen ear.
I could see most people doing it in the 100k to 120k mile range along with their spark plugs at the same time (I mean you're RIGHT there and the coil packs are off anyway).
I've typically do mine every 30k to 45k miles... BUT you already know how I drive and that was also prior to boost.
I could see most people doing it in the 100k to 120k mile range along with their spark plugs at the same time (I mean you're RIGHT there and the coil packs are off anyway).
I've typically do mine every 30k to 45k miles... BUT you already know how I drive and that was also prior to boost.
#4
Page 359 of the owner's manual quotes, "Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy." Can someone please define "noisy"? Come on Honda, you can do better than that. Modern cars have self adjusting valves. They do not need to be adjusted like the old cars back in the '60s and '70s. OK, buy a set of feeler gages for those DIY.
Heck, Harley-Davidson has had hydraulic lifters since 1948.
#5
"Adjust valves if noisy"???
Most Hondas I've owned have exhaust valves that TIGHTEN as the miles go on. A tight valve is a silent killer. Ultimately, a tight valve will not close all the way and will burn, causing lack of compression and misfire codes.
Back in the 80s and 90s Honda recommended checking valve-lash every 6 to 12 thousand miles. They got dinged on maintenance costs by USA consumer magazines so they started with the phrase above. Honda also replace many cylinder heads on the B series engines as a result!
Nowadays, Honda uses roller tappet cam followers (rather than the flat tappet or sliding tappets on older engines). So, the adjustments stay in spec longer. But they STILL need to be checked.
I do mine every 50 - 60K miles and they always need some adjustment...you cannot just go 'by ear'.
Most Hondas I've owned have exhaust valves that TIGHTEN as the miles go on. A tight valve is a silent killer. Ultimately, a tight valve will not close all the way and will burn, causing lack of compression and misfire codes.
Back in the 80s and 90s Honda recommended checking valve-lash every 6 to 12 thousand miles. They got dinged on maintenance costs by USA consumer magazines so they started with the phrase above. Honda also replace many cylinder heads on the B series engines as a result!
Nowadays, Honda uses roller tappet cam followers (rather than the flat tappet or sliding tappets on older engines). So, the adjustments stay in spec longer. But they STILL need to be checked.
I do mine every 50 - 60K miles and they always need some adjustment...you cannot just go 'by ear'.
#8
Again, it's too bad they don't make a shop manual available to make valve adjustment easier.
#9
"Adjust valves if noisy"???
Most Hondas I've owned have exhaust valves that TIGHTEN as the miles go on. A tight valve is a silent killer. Ultimately, a tight valve will not close all the way and will burn, causing lack of compression and misfire codes.
Back in the 80s and 90s Honda recommended checking valve-lash every 6 to 12 thousand miles. They got dinged on maintenance costs by USA consumer magazines so they started with the phrase above. Honda also replace many cylinder heads on the B series engines as a result!
Nowadays, Honda uses roller tappet cam followers (rather than the flat tappet or sliding tappets on older engines). So, the adjustments stay in spec longer. But they STILL need to be checked.
I do mine every 50 - 60K miles and they always need some adjustment...you cannot just go 'by ear'.
Most Hondas I've owned have exhaust valves that TIGHTEN as the miles go on. A tight valve is a silent killer. Ultimately, a tight valve will not close all the way and will burn, causing lack of compression and misfire codes.
Back in the 80s and 90s Honda recommended checking valve-lash every 6 to 12 thousand miles. They got dinged on maintenance costs by USA consumer magazines so they started with the phrase above. Honda also replace many cylinder heads on the B series engines as a result!
Nowadays, Honda uses roller tappet cam followers (rather than the flat tappet or sliding tappets on older engines). So, the adjustments stay in spec longer. But they STILL need to be checked.
I do mine every 50 - 60K miles and they always need some adjustment...you cannot just go 'by ear'.
#10
When I get some free time, I'll pony up the one day fee and print out all the docs for pertinent info I'm interested in. With an 11 month at home, maybe in 18 years I'll get to it.
#11
Can you post a link?
A search turn up this site.
http://www.hfitinfo.com/hofi-598.html
However, it has lousy "diagrams."
A search turn up this site.
http://www.hfitinfo.com/hofi-598.html
However, it has lousy "diagrams."
Last edited by SilverEX15; 04-28-2017 at 07:27 AM.
#12
About a shop manual -
A search turn up this site.
Lower Front Bumper Grille Cover Replacement :: Front Grille :: Body Exterior :: Body :: Honda Fit 2007-2017 Repair Manual :: Second generation (2007-2017) - HoFit.org
However, it has lousy "diagrams." The one below shows how to remove the lower grill. Helpful, right?
A search turn up this site.
Lower Front Bumper Grille Cover Replacement :: Front Grille :: Body Exterior :: Body :: Honda Fit 2007-2017 Repair Manual :: Second generation (2007-2017) - HoFit.org
However, it has lousy "diagrams." The one below shows how to remove the lower grill. Helpful, right?
#13
Look at the emissions sticker, usually on the hood.
If you are lucky, the valve clearance spec is there (along with sparkplug type and gap).
But newer car underhood stickers seem to lack this useful info.
If you are lucky, the valve clearance spec is there (along with sparkplug type and gap).
But newer car underhood stickers seem to lack this useful info.
#15
I have to check/adjust the valves on my motorcycle every 5000 miles.
I just set aside 2 hours in the afternoon when weather is nice, and do it in my garage.
A six pack and radio set to my favorite station...no distraction.
I think it is actually very therapeutic for me.
It's like I'm taking good care of her.
Maybe its placebo effect...but bike always seem to run smoother better afterwards...and life is good...the rest of the day is usually excellent.
I just set aside 2 hours in the afternoon when weather is nice, and do it in my garage.
A six pack and radio set to my favorite station...no distraction.
I think it is actually very therapeutic for me.
It's like I'm taking good care of her.
Maybe its placebo effect...but bike always seem to run smoother better afterwards...and life is good...the rest of the day is usually excellent.
Last edited by teamcheap; 05-03-2017 at 10:00 AM.
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