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  1. Catastrophic oil leak - I am freaking out

    A lot I'd assume, he must've lost a ton with the pressure behind the leak.
  2. Catastrophic oil leak - I am freaking out

    Magnusson Moss won't save you if you modified the engine
  3. Catastrophic oil leak - I am freaking out

    If it got on the hood I'd assume something sprayed on the serpentine belt. Maybe turbo line failure? Either way will be covered in warranty, have no fear!
  4. 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread

    but my RESALE value on my SPECIAL car I will never SELL !!!!!!!
  5. Installing downpipe without getting tune have effect on motor?

    In terms of performance you will see no changes. The FK8/FL5 works on air charge and torque tables. Even if it can flow better it won’t take advantage, because it reaches its target and stops making power. If you have the GESI cat you won’t have a check engine light. Everything else will...
  6. Tuned and on road trip, what octane

    If you have a compatible base map flash a 91 octane before the trip. or carry octane booster
  7. Electronic Parking Brake released but FL5 not moving...

    Sometimes you just gotta send it
  8. How to open the bonnet/hood of FL5 if battery is dead?

    We had a 2012 Honda Civic that came from factory with the inner lock disconnected. We found out the first time a battery died and the keyhole did nothing. I wouldn't be surprised if if happened to your FL5
  9. Question about oil life

    Yes it account for time as well, it will go off in one year always at minimum
  10. Question about oil life

    It uses a complicated af formula made by phds in Japan, taking into account how you drive, oil pressure, coolant temp, ambient temps, etc. It’s not stupid - but it isn’t designed for non-street use like track driving
  11. 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread

    Don't flame but sounds like copium lol
  12. Has anyone tried replacing the OEM seat covers?

    I would let it get mangled then replace it
  13. Worm Gear Recall Fix Reviews

    idk man I just went in for a 1 hour appointment back in ~April and had no issues since
  14. Remote jail break ECU?

    I misspoke. I meant to say the factory transmission cooler, lil sandwich plate on top of the DSG. I do agree with your assessment. I was trying to list out some of the mystery gremlins I’ve heard of / encountered. My favourite one is the coolant displacement. The coolant slips passed the...
  15. Remote jail break ECU?

    EA888.3 and above are phenomenal engines but the level of complication is insidious. Constant water pump issues. Ground issues Intake valves gumming PCV system can’t handle track work Numerous coolant actuators that randomly fail Oil/water exchanger that can fai Mystery gremlins I am...
  16. Inlet pipes with stock airbox?

    I don’t think the stock airbox is restrictive until you pass 450whp IIRC
  17. Oil filter question

    Look at the thousands of Honda commuter cars that use OEM oil filter, are only driven when cold, and change the oil/filter by the maintenance minder. If they filter was bad normie Honda's wouldn't have their current reputation
  18. Dust Boot Cooked!!

    Buy part from Honda, should be standard procedure as per any calliper rebuild
  19. OEM Rims Winter Tires

    Very helpful to the OP. Thank you




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