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4 of 8 August 2006

Factory-Fill Engine Oil Looks

Dark? It’s Normal

At PDI, does the factory-fill engine oil look less

like Texas Tea and more like Oklahoma Crude?

Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with the

engine. The engine oil looks that way because of

molybdenum (that’s “moly” for short), a special

lubricant applied by the factory to critical engine

components during assembly.

When the engine is test-run, that molybdenum

mixes with the engine oil, turning it a dark

metallic color often within the first 5 minutes of

running. And just how dark that engine oil turns

seems to vary between vehicle models, engine

types, and engine assembly plants.

What’s really important to remember here is this:

Don’t change the factory-fill engine oil because it

looks dark; just make sure it’s at the right fluid

level. To ensure proper engine break-in, the

factory-fill engine oil needs to remain in the

engine until the first scheduled maintenance

interval.

Accessory Power Socket

Keeps Blowing Fuse

NOTE: This article applies to Japan-built ’03–06

Accords, Japan-built ’01–05 Civics,

’06 Civics,

’02

–

06 CR-Vs, ’07 Fits, and ’01

–

06 Insights.

Got a vehicle in your shop because the accessory

power socket keeps blowing the fuse? The reason

may be a compatibility problem between the

power socket and the power adapter that’s being

used. The original power socket has a center tip

that sticks out. With some power adapters, if the

center tip on the adapter gets pushed in too far, it

causes a short in the adapter and the fuse blows.

To fix this problem, check to see if the power

socket has a center tip that sticks out. If it

does, then replace the power socket with

P/N 39624-SZ3-L01, H/C 8445454, and replace

the fuse. This new style power socket has a

recessed center tip that doesn’t cause the power

adapter to short when you plug it in. If the power

socket already is this new type, then look for

other possible causes for the blown fuse.

Fresh Engine Oil

Engine Oil After

5-Minute Test-Run

Old Style

Accessory Power Socket

New Style

Accessory Power Socket

Center tip

sticks out.

Center tip

is recessed.

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