Your Honda Civic’s torque converter is responsible for converting the energy generated by the engine at the flywheel and transferring it to the transmission, creating a bridge between the engine and the transmission. In the Honda Civic, a bad torque converter is often caused by bad transmission fluid, worn clutches, bad seals, or loose … Read more
If your Honda Civic’s battery light is on, it means a few things. It is trying to warn you that there is an issue with the charging system. The charging system itself is relatively simple. It’s almost always going to be caused by a bad battery or alternator. The battery light comes on when it … Read more
One of the most common problems that can happen with a vehicle over time is it’ll begin leaking power steering fluid. Without the power steering system, your Civic would be very difficult to drive. Most of the weight of the vehicle is absorbed by the power steering system, making it feel much lighter than it really … Read more
A burning smell is one of the most troublesome problems you can experience in a vehicle. If your Honda Civic has a burning smell, there are many potential causes. Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc…) hitting the exhaust or other hot parts of the engine or … Read more
The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage. If your Honda Civic is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides. How Much Oil Consumption is Normal? Most auto manufacturers are hesitant to tell you … Read more
P0463 is a moderately common OBDII trouble code that can occur in your Honda Civic. It indicates that the vehicles computer has detected an inaccurate fuel level reading. It shouldn’t affect the drivability of your Civic, but it can be inconvenient. Your Civic will get the P0463 code when the signal coming from the … Read more
One of the more jarring vehicle problems that you can experience is a backfire. It sounds like a shotgun blast and can scare you if you’re not prepared for it. If your Honda Civic is backfiring, common causes include improper engine timing, bad spark plugs, engine running rich, and plug wires (if so equipped). … Read more
If you’ve recently checked your Honda Civic’s coolant, and it looks almost like it has butter in it, then you probably have oil in it. Oil in your coolant is most often caused by a blown head gasket. It can also be caused by a cracked head or even a bad radiator (well sorta, you’d … Read more
One of the worst problems that can happen to your Honda Civic is overheating. Common symptoms of overheating include smoke coming from under the hood, a pegged temperature gauge, and (eventually) a blown head gasket. If your Civic is overheating, stop driving it immediately to avoid damaging the engine. Ignoring an overheating engine can lead … Read more
Your Honda Civic’s windows protect you from the elements, and they protect the interior from damage. If your window won’t go up, there are a few common issues that can cause this problem. These include a blown fuse, bad window motor, wiring issues, and the switch. Power Window Won’t Go Up Causes: Honda Civic … Read more