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Old 12-10-2005, 08:48 AM
Alster Alster is offline
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Default 2006 hybrid civic / mysterious oil leak

Just had the oil changed in Lisa's 06 Civic Hybrid at Sterling Honda in
Longview, Washigton at 3,725 miles. Mechanics and manager stated there is
a small oil leak maybe three drops of oil from somewhere.

I did check the engine oil and it was full just prior to taking it for an oil
change. No oil marks in the driveway either.

They said it may be from the electric motor or maybe just a small seepage
from breaking in. In any event she will have to take it back again in a
couple of weeks for an overnight stay so they can examine it and may even
have a Honda Rep. take a look. They appeared concerned but there was no problem with driving it for a while.

Just heads up on this one.

Also average MPG has been now 50.7 MPG and temp is in the upper 30's
cold. This is by filling up to the neck of the tank and so you can not get
one drop of gas in. Computer last fill up stated 45.0 MPG for
333 miles. Actual by filling up to the tank neck was 52.03 mpg.

Note when the gas nozzle clicks off you can still get about 2 gallons or
so in the tank.

Alster
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