Is your Honda Civic leaking oil? This could be the problem. The o-ring on the plastic cylinder head plug wears out and oil can seep past it. The oil will run down the engine block and eventually make it’s way onto your driveway or garage floor! In this video, I show how to remove and replace that plug. I hope it helps!
Cylinder Head Plug part # 12513 – P72 – 003
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EGR Valve Gasket part # 18715 – PB2 – 000
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In 6:11, a hole on the right side of EGR Valve base. There was a bolt there in 4:06. How was it gone, and how did it back in 6:53?
Is it a 1/4" socket set as I got the parts and my socket set was too big even the extension bars were too fat
What the purpose of the plug. Is there something to adjust through the hole? By the way its a nice video. Thank you.
I think I might have this same leak in my 2004 civic. Most of the oil is dripping from the drivers side but I can’t find a leak could this cause it to drip on the opposite side?
Great video, thanks for posting!
Is that part will fit 2002 honda civiv Dx 4 door automatic?
I read some people saying to use some sealer around the the plug, but it doesn't look like it comes like that from the factory. Doesn't look like you used it either. So just try off and pop on right?
I coulda sworn i saw some oil next to my EGR valve the other day. It's not leaking a ton if it is though. But good know it's quick and easy fix if I need to do it.
Thank you! I wasn't able to take a bolt off the egr, so I took out the plug between that tiny space and it took me 3 hours to squeeze the new one in xD
I would never thought that such a plug would actually be made of plastic. Perhaps its very heat resistant, I mean that block gets hot like crazy
Noticed some fresh drips in the ground last week and looked at the motor. Looks exat like this. Gonna run by mechanic asap
Hi,
I have same problem with my 2003 civic 1.4 theres a leak but I keep checking the oil level and it is right on max level no change. Do you think it could be the same problem as in video.
You made that look so easy! And I’m definitely going to go out there and take a look under the hood and see if it looks like that’s the culprit. I am going to get those parts. Thank you!
just did this fix. thank you! didn't have an extra long 1/4 extension. only had the 3" which made the work harder almost stripped the nut. but definitely get the extra 6" will help a lot.
Don't go to O'Reilly for these parts they have absolutely no idea what you're talking about
so glad i found this video. my civic is leaking oil. gonna try this fix first.
Very informative video. I have a question. I have Acura 1.7 EL 2005 pretty much honda civic. My leak is exactly at the same location and its honda engine. Do I need the same parts? I tried to find online but can’t figure out.
Thanks in advance
Wow, this looks like the FIRST thing to start with. Ive been told so far probably the valve cover gasket, but all the oil appearing looks like its exactly as shown here, all on the left side.
Thanks. Good video and explanation. Just what I need to replace.
you just saved me 90$ in labor!
Thx nice informative video?? Question do you need to put black gasket sealer or just like that?????
Here it is more than 3 yrs later and your video is still helping people, people like me. And your teaching style is so…so neighborly.
I did the same thing and replace both. Then after the car running for about 15-20 minutes car died. Next thing It wouldn't start. I had to push the gas pedal a little so it would start. But if I let the gas pedal off it would die again. Any Ideas?