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CRV Fires Continue

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"Reports of CRV Fires Continue" is the headline in a news article in yesterday's (Sept.8, '04) paper.

As of the end of last week, 20 people have reported fires on '04 CRVs to NHTSA.

Honda says "the problem seems to stem from technicians, usually at dealerships, improperly replacing oil filters during the 1st oil change. The rubber gasket inside the rim of the car's factory- installed oil filter sometimes sticks to the engine block, and when a new filter is installed over it, the stacked gaskets fail to seal properly. Oil leaks out and sprays onto the car's hot manifold, catching fire. In mid-July, Honda sent letters to its dealers pointing out the potential problem....."

Dick C. has commented / warned us in earlier posts.involving '03 AND '04 CRVs fires.

Don, 2000 Allure #30580, '02 CRV