This is an update to the thread, " Now I'm scared! Am I making a mistake?"
https://www.crvownersclub.com/forum...851-now-im-scared-am-i-making-mistake-13.html
First, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to start a food fight. Seems OD (see I've been around long enough now to know the acronym!) is a contentious issue...
Second, thanks to everyone who participated. It was very helpful, and did help me make up mind. I've decided to go forward with purchasing a new CR-V. I believe OD is a real issue and not imaginary, but it seem to affect only a small number of vehicles, and primarily in cold areas. (I'm in Southern California.) I am going to hope I don't get a lemon, but monitor the oil levels carefully so if I do get one, I can be right on it take it up with Honda.
By the way, someone on the other thread was saying they'd checked Consumer Reports and there was no mention of oil dilution or engine related issues. It turns out that Consumer Reports has identified the CR-V as having these problems. See below:
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/honda-cr-v-affected-by-engine-trouble/
https://www.consumerreports.org/car...-cr-v-turbo-engine-fix-details-rollout-plans/
I think both "sides" are right. There are issues, and most cars don't suffer from them. No need to continue the discussion here. I just wanted to let people that the thread was helpful for me, thank them for participating, and let them know what I decided personally. Thanks again!
https://www.crvownersclub.com/forum...851-now-im-scared-am-i-making-mistake-13.html
First, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to start a food fight. Seems OD (see I've been around long enough now to know the acronym!) is a contentious issue...
Second, thanks to everyone who participated. It was very helpful, and did help me make up mind. I've decided to go forward with purchasing a new CR-V. I believe OD is a real issue and not imaginary, but it seem to affect only a small number of vehicles, and primarily in cold areas. (I'm in Southern California.) I am going to hope I don't get a lemon, but monitor the oil levels carefully so if I do get one, I can be right on it take it up with Honda.
By the way, someone on the other thread was saying they'd checked Consumer Reports and there was no mention of oil dilution or engine related issues. It turns out that Consumer Reports has identified the CR-V as having these problems. See below:
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/honda-cr-v-affected-by-engine-trouble/
https://www.consumerreports.org/car...-cr-v-turbo-engine-fix-details-rollout-plans/
I think both "sides" are right. There are issues, and most cars don't suffer from them. No need to continue the discussion here. I just wanted to let people that the thread was helpful for me, thank them for participating, and let them know what I decided personally. Thanks again!