Kewtt:
Good. But I'm never driving an Honda again. Benz all through

nurey:
Good luck getting O2 sensor for that inspire, that will be like finding a needle in a haystack. But if you can import, no problems.

remi4ever:

..i did find one that worked, Belgium but died after 3 days. I guess it was for the accord.

remi4ever:
.. Haahaha, why?

nurey:


O2 sensor and AF sensor for Honda are model specific not even engine specific. If you get one from accord with same engine as yours, bro it won't work cause they are specific. Also OEM sensors won't work with honda even if it was made by bosch or denso

nurey:
Good luck getting O2 sensor for that inspire, that will be like finding a needle in a haystack. But if you can import, no problems.

remi4ever:

..i did find one that worked, Belgium but died after 3 days. I guess it was for the accord.

Kewtt:

You see. There's a reason why the Honda thread is getting longer

remi4ever:
Hello, everyone. I have read numerous articles here and on other forums regarding thermostats and car cooling systems.

Recently, I purchased a 2009 Honda Inspire/Accord 2.0L, which has slight differences from both models, and I want to share my experience.

Upon acquiring the car, I noticed that the O2 sensor was faulty. Despite this, the car is exceptionally clean; the previous owner bought it brand new in 2010, and both the engine bay and interior still look fresh. Additionally, the wiring remains untouched.

Interestingly, I discovered that the thermostat had been removed, so I inquired with the previous owner. He mentioned that his mechanic removed it, citing typical weather concerns. When I asked if the car had a history of overheating, he assured me it had never happened.

Nevertheless, I decided to install the thermostat.

Initially, I tested it with hot water to ensure it was functioning correctly. However, I then realized that the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) was faulty, providing inaccurate readings. Consequently, I replaced it.

I suspect the faulty CTS may have been the reason for the previous removal of the thermostat.

After installing the thermostat and restoring the cooling system to its factory default by removing the fan bypass, everything seemed to be working properly.

It's worth noting that I hadn't encountered any Check Engine Light (CEL) issues since replacing the O2 sensor. However, a day later, the CEL illuminated, but unfortunately, my Bluetooth scanner failed, leaving me uneasy.

Additionally, during this period, I had acquired an additional 22 liters of fuel to monitor fuel economy. I was pleased to observe that when the coolant temperature reached 105 degrees Celsius, the fan activated, and it turned off when the temperature dropped to 98 degrees Celsius. This appeared to be the expected behavior.

In summary, I covered a total of 155 miles, and upon scanning, I discovered that the newly acquired O2 sensor had been damaged. Despite this setback, with the cooling system intact, I managed to achieve a fuel economy of 11.63 km/L even without the functioning O2 sensor.

I plan to acquire another O2 sensor today.

To conclude, I want to emphasize that anyone suggesting the removal of a thermostat should be disregarded. The internal temperature of your engine is not determined by the climate but rather by its operation. Engine temperature can be twice as hot as the weather on a very sunny day. It's essential to diagnose and address the root cause of any overheating issues.

I want to express my gratitude to all those who advocate against removing the thermostat.

Kingreign, gazzuzz, jceesquare, nurey

First test with O2 sensor and fan bypass 145miles

Second test with no O2 sensor but proper cooling system. 155 miles



Same driving condition,mileage was recorded immediately reserve light came on. Note worthy, I used more AC during the second test.

remi4ever:


😆 😆 Very funny. So the most reliable car brand with millions of consumers isn't supposed to have issues? Every Mallam with his kettle Sha.

Kewtt:

Reliable?

Bullfallo:
when Nigeria use a bad car. They just put the blame on the brand.

Everyone cars has it unique problem. No doubt toyota can take abuse more than honda. But then they have their own advantage.

My major problem with honda accord is front legs and engine sits.

remi4ever:


The front leg issue was before 2008. Even if you maintain it well, you won't have to worry. I used honda baby boy for 3 years as a daily driver and it never pulled.

Bullfallo:
when Nigeria use a bad car. They just put the blame on the brand.

Everyone cars has it unique problem. No doubt toyota can take abuse more than honda. But then they have their own advantage.

My major problem with honda accord is front legs and engine sits.

Kewtt:

Says who?

Kewtt:

Says who?

woodrow:

Honda and leg pull sha

remi4ever:

They won't see these ones..