Q: Need to know if the fasteners are metric or sae

Hello, this comes up frequently on this vehicle. As you may know the thermostat on this engine is contained in a plastic housing. This housing also contains the coolant temperature sensor. Due to the fact that is it made of...

There is a high failure rate with your particular vehicle's door handles. They are engineered with plastic components that wear out over time and break. Replacing the door handle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/exterior-door-handle-replacement) requires the removal of the interior door panel and air bag units....

It sounds like you may have a severe misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-misfiring-cylinder). Usually a Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-check-engine-warning-light-mean) will come on indicating that a diagnostic trouble code is stored. Reading the codes will allow a technician to focus on the system that...

Hi there. The best oil to use on any Honda 2005 or newer is Mobil 1 high life or Valvoline. That will ensure that you have the correct type of oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-type-of-oil-should-i-use) for the best performance for your vehicle. The...

Hi there. Were the brake pads on the rear replaced or only cleaned? When gear oil leaks onto the brake components long enough to feel it in the pedal, then the pads are pretty saturated as well. As with any...

Hello - while it's possible that the cause of your misfire under load (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-misses-under-load) is a bad ignition module, worn/weak spark plugs, or ignition coils (in that order) are far more likely to cause the misfire you're experiencing. First task...

Brake noise is not normal and is due to the failure to use OEM (dealer supplied) brake pads, apply shims to the pads as required in the OEM set-up, use appropriate anti-squeal compounds, and also failure to properly re-surface the...

If you are referring to the height of the vehicle being off, just jounce the vehicle and it will settle at ride height. None of the suspension was removed so mis-positioning of control arm bushings would not apply. However, if...

Hi Steven. It's very difficult to prove when electrical glitches occur or who should be "on the hook" for repair or diagnostic checks. The best advice I can offer is for you to speak with the service manager of the...