Earth Dreams is a set of technological advancements which greatly enhance both driving performance and fuel efficiency at a high level
. The goal was to improve fuel efficiency by 10%.
The Earth Dreams engines are direct-injected and utilize variable timing control (VTC). They are paired with either a continuously variable or 6-speed manual transmission. It sounds good on paper, but the reality has been more of a nightmare for owners than anything else. Particularly in the 5th generation CR-V and 10th generation Civic.
The suite of technologies has become a nightmare for owners who must contend with diluted oil, the overwhelming smell of gas, and the sensation that you're riding in a washing machine.
Excess fuel vapors in Honda’s 1.5-liter engine aren’t burning off and diluting the engine’s oil. This raises the oil level, triggers warning lights, creates a terrible smell, and brings into question the prospect of long-term damage caused …
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There are so many vibrations in the 2015-2016 CR-V, particularly at low speed or idle, that owners are starting to get sick. Honda has released a series of videos explaining the issue and a technical service bulletin outlining potential sol…
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Honda says the strong fuel vapors are caused by excess fuel building up in the oil pan. The issue appears to be particularly bad in cold-weather climates. In a letter to consumers, Honda impressively skirted blame by placing it on the drive…
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This popular SUV is terrible at producing heat while idling. In fact, many owners say it won’t produce any at all until they start driving. If you’ve ever had to scrape ice off your windshield you understand how powerful of an ally the defr…
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The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.