New '06 - Defective Diff
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Update: The new diff came in and was replaced by Smail Honda, Greensburg, PA on 11/8. The whines had actually been growing progressively louder up until this point, and the diff was really "singing away" the morning I dropped the car off. Smail swapped it out pretty quickly, and the new diff appears to be silent. I'll keep my fingers crossed with this one.
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Originally Posted by kjgood,Nov 12 2006, 06:45 PM
Update: The new diff came in and was replaced by Smail Honda, Greensburg, PA on 11/8. The whines had actually been growing progressively louder up until this point, and the diff was really "singing away" the morning I dropped the car off. Smail swapped it out pretty quickly, and the new diff appears to be silent. I'll keep my fingers crossed with this one.
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i wonder what diff fluid the dealer used in your new diff? or does a new diff come factory sealed with fluid?
also considering the '06 models have a beather box for the diff, i wonder if the beather box adds a little resonance chamber.
also considering the '06 models have a beather box for the diff, i wonder if the beather box adds a little resonance chamber.
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Originally Posted by twohoos,Oct 26 2006, 11:39 AM
I've never heard of an OEM diff that DIDN'T produce gray, gunky fluid at the first change (even at just a few thousand miles). The service interval of 105K miles is pure fantasy. However, after the first change, they are typically fine (no more shavings).
Sounds like the OP is being taken care of, so why worry? For other new owners, keep in mind that this car's drivetrain is a symphony of whines, whistles, and rattles, all of which are normal considering its tight specs and the car's minimal sound insulation. (There should be no real vibrations, though.) I'd recommend a couple preventive fluid changes (see the many FAQs here for fluid choices and DIYs), then only start to worry if the sounds change or get noticeably worse, or if you pick up a vibration.
Oh, but shifters popping out of gear should be looked at. (Generally nothing serious, but you shouldn't have to live with it.) See FAQs and Service Bulletin areas for help.
Sounds like the OP is being taken care of, so why worry? For other new owners, keep in mind that this car's drivetrain is a symphony of whines, whistles, and rattles, all of which are normal considering its tight specs and the car's minimal sound insulation. (There should be no real vibrations, though.) I'd recommend a couple preventive fluid changes (see the many FAQs here for fluid choices and DIYs), then only start to worry if the sounds change or get noticeably worse, or if you pick up a vibration.
Oh, but shifters popping out of gear should be looked at. (Generally nothing serious, but you shouldn't have to live with it.) See FAQs and Service Bulletin areas for help.
I don't really baby the car either. That fluid saw atleast 25 clutch dumps.
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Originally Posted by twohoos,Oct 26 2006, 09:39 AM
For other new owners, keep in mind that this car's drivetrain is a symphony of whines, whistles, and rattles, all of which are normal considering its tight specs and the car's minimal sound insulation.
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