Engine/Power Steering - Oil/Fluid Leaks: Overview
06-020April 6, 2007
Applies To:
2006 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Engine Oil Leaks and Power Steering Fluid Leak
(Supersedes 06-020, dated June 20, 2006, to update the information marked by the black bars)
SYMPTOM
The engine leaks oil, or the power steering inlet pipe leaks fluid.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Some engine block sealing bolts may have been mismanufactured, causing the engine oil to leak when the engine is running. The power steering inlet pipe may have been mismanufactured, causing a power steering leak.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the affected engine block sealing bolt(s) and washer(s), and/or replace the power steering pump inlet pipe, 0-ring, and hose clamp.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 111 07-RNA-A00,
H/C 8160657
(Repair Procedures A and B)
P/N 11106-RNA-A00,
H/C 8160640
(Repair Procedures C and D)
P/N 56123-RNA-A01,
H/C 8051088
(Repair Procedure E)
Defect Code: 07701
Symptom Code: 05101
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
The oil leaks can be in up to these five places:
^ The 24-mm sealing bolt on the timing chain end of the engine.
^ The 24-mm sealing bolt on the transmission end of the engine.
^ The 20-mm sealing bolt behind the alternator.
^ The 20-mm sealing bolt behind the power steering pump.
^ The inlet pipe on the power steering pump.
Inspect the leaking area(s), then use the chart to determine the appropriate repair procedures.
NOTE:
The sealing bolts leak very little oil so you can miss the oil leak if you don't look carefully. Often the oil runs down the engine and accumulates in other places, leading to misdiagnosis and failure to repair the leak.
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