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I got mine done through Sunbird. They were very professional and system is performing at more than 140% of guaranteed performance in my case. Also they have been around for around 30 years now.

I recall there being an agent for 3M close to Paalam 3 junc Battaramulla. It was called 3M lanka or something. According to googlemaps they are at No 754 New Parliament Rd, Battaramulla 10120.

On a separate note, The brand of injectors used in Honda vehicles is Keihin (Honda is a shareholder of Keihin) They use plastic filters on their injectors which break over time and cause this problem.

Yes, unless the O2 sensor and CAT are invisible, I could not find one when following the exhaust pipe all the way to the end. It appears due to laxed emissions controls in Lanka, these were not required on brand new models. Local Emissions test passed with around 150-300 HC and 1.66-1.9 Co2, Though this problem was identified with lambda values of less than 1 meaning a rich condition. It was diagnosed that the injectors are leaking unmonitored fuel into cylinders. I am trying to find a complete fuel rail with injectors or fuel injectors by themselves in a better condition that these original ones. I saw a few rails on ###### for around 6-10k but not for this car.

Not really and answer but a followup type question to solve a similar problem, The fuel consumption in my Civic ES8 has gone to hell as of late and exhaust smells like unburnt petrol consumption as follows (around 5-7kmpl max in city and around 12kmpl long distance. it used to do upto around 9-10 in city and around 14-17 outstation) Even with fuel being pumped from reputed and newer sheds it seems the injectors are damaged and need replacing. This is a 2003 brand new bought car and therefore does not have a catalytic converter or O2 sensors. I Got it checked at Agents and was told the injector filters were blocked and during cleanup they have not been able to save them due to damages from crud from the fuel line. They have done a spray test and recommended to replace all 4 since the solenoids are worn out it seems. Fortunately for me they were out of stock as each one is roughly around Rs22-24000. Does anyone know a place to find a set of used but good condition actually genuine Honda ES8 injectors for a reasonable price around Colombo? ps: I intend to replace the in tank fuel filter too which is available at some places.

I had a similar issue in one of my ES8s headligh assemblies, there are still some hairline cracks on the lenses, but a place at Nedimala junction fixed my problem by taking it all apart and re-sealing the unit. Afterwards they applied a wax on the lens to seal the cracks. I know its a temp solution, but it has held up for 6 years now. They charge around Rs1500 per light

D*MO Tyre mart Wattala gave a good deal on 4 Michelins for my Civic in 2016. Very happy with their tyres and service. Afterall they are the agent for Michelin. So far I have run approx. 20k on them over 2 years and it doesnt even show on the tyres.

Got myself a set of Continental CC6 ComfortContact 185/65R15 for Rs16,000 each on my Aqua from a place in Mirihana. This was only Rs50/- more each than Ecopia EP300 which I have lost faith in due to low mileage claims. (Previous Ecopia EP200s wore out at 27,000kms and were moderate handling at best) CC6s are Possibly the quietest tyres I have driven. At low speeds I can only hear the electric motor noise. I do not try risky manouvres while driving, therefore am not able to comment much on the edge of its capabilities, but at usual speeds which I drive they behave as expectd fom a premium tyre. So far Im pleased with them. it handles highway speeds with not much additional noise and it is supposed to last over 50k KMs

On the ES series it is near where the left leg rests while driving, just behind the ash tray area, EK might also share similar wiring

In my experience on my ES8, a Honda should not be driven like a thel hingannas Toyota. If you actually drive briskly rather than keeping revs low all the time, it will do better on fuel. Of course being a 18 year old car, it may have certain worn componenents which are not helping the fuel consumption, but adjusting driving patterns help.

It is for Toyota, Honda cars mainly uses their own sister company Showa for suspension and steering components

I used a set of Solus KH17 for nearly 47,000Kms on my Civic. I must say I was very pleased with them as the served me well. But due to my irregular checking of pressures, the four tires wore differently. They had fantastic road holding in dry and wet and was only slightly less softer than the current Michelins I have got.

I drive an Aqua 2012, but TL did not tell me anything as such. Now the mileage is well over 60k and still no issues. They do check the auxilliary battery, thats it. What they recommended at 40k was to do CVTF and brake oil change along with an engine tune. For the most part the hybrids in Toyotas are self maintained and with proper driving and recharging it will usually last a while

Usually, an air conditioner reduces the humidity in the air inside when its in Recirc mode. There must be a leak of fresh outside air coming into the system via the fresh air gate. This will then appear as condensed humidity near the air vents. Most car ACs are designed to occasionally open this gate and let some fresh air in to balance out the stale air inside. But in your case, better to check the seals if this happens all the time

What most Lankans fail to realise is that, just like themselves, others also highly exaggerate fuel figures when selling, plus they dont consider the fact that idling in traffic also consumes fuel though the meter stays put. A vehicle with the mass of a crossover or SUV will definitely have more consumption than a normal sized car which has less weight to carry around. A crossover having fuel figures of 7.5-10 is perfectly normal in traffic or short distance travel..

Having owned an Aqua and driven a GP5, here are my sincere observations for your information.. Aqua Fantastic on fuel - tank avg is around 22, trip avg to Ratnapura 29.8, Galle highway 23.5, Kandy 26.3 comfort - not so much, rear is a bit cramped, front seats lack back support as with most Toyotas and this is a problem on long drives. This will make the chest area compressed while driving, amd has given me many aches and pains. (Im comparing to my Civic which is superbly comfortable) visibility - a problem, you can neither see beyond the dashboard or behind for reversing. There are so many blind spots. My wife who is 5'1" finds it difficult to drive, and prefers to take my Civic instead. build quality - mine has now done a but over 60k, already there are about 3-4 rattles in the interior which needs attention. But mechanically sound. Driving feel - better than I expected when bought. It is quite responsive at bends but with the right tyres. When not in eco mode, its got a bit of power to overtake as speed. Versatility - luggage space is adequate but nothing to write home about, rear seats dont fold down flat Fit seats are more comfortable and has better back support has Sport mode which makes it feel lively fuel consumption is around 16-18 according to my friend, and around 20 on long journeys blind spots - not as bad as the aqua, especially for reversing build quality interior feels better put together with better plastics, mehanically no idea versatility - has ample leg room even at the back and it feels spacious compared to the aqua. Even has magic seats

Not forgetting that CVT fluid needs changing more frequently than Auto. Stafford recommends Auto to be done at 40k and CVT at 30k. i have found that Stafford replace the oil at no extra cost if you do it at the routine service, and will charge only for the cost of the oil. All in all, you are better off purchasing an auto ES8/ES5 than a CVT

Stafford Rattanapitiya branch has been good with their service and do not upsell as much as TL. I get mine maintained there too. In very heavy traffic i now run about 6.5- 7kmpl but in light traffic it goes upto 10-11. On highway i have done around 18 a few times and on long trips upcountry around 15.5kml these are rev happy engines and therefore suit a more brisk driving style. As such dont keep the revs below 2k at all times in the hope of increasing fuel mileage as it wont happen.

Check if it has been maintained (repairs and servicing) by the agents as most typical makabaases will ruin a honda in minutes, and most importantly the condition of the gearbox if it has an automatic/CVT. There have been a lot of talk about this particular issue especially in the cars which have done above 150k. For the most part my ES8 has been trouble free, and gets very decent fuel mileage

I think the rason they are not promoting as they should, is because, once homes start generating adequate electricity during sunlight hours to give back to the grid, the whole country will get used to using more and more, but after the sun goes down, the traditional means have to kick in to manage the demand. At present I believe they must be running at maximum capacity during the hours of 6-10.30pm. As we do not have a power storage facility, this would make things harder for the power plants to cope up if demand becomes even higher.

I know several people with BMWs which are more than 3 years old, and most of them have started falling apart. As technologically advanced they may be, the Germans still havent perfected the art of tropicalising their cars. My aunts 320D is nothing but trouble, even the doors dont shut properly as the upholstery has swollen up. They tried to sell it but could not find a buyer. Most Euro cars which came after the 80s have not aged that well in Lanka (ex- 1990s Mercs, peugeots, even some BMWs), and it would be a difficult sell after heavy depreciation. Best to stick to a reputed Jap brand such as Honda or Toyota with a proper agent service facility and genuine parts for years of trouble free motoring

The battery technology in the early generations of Honda Hybrids were not as advanced as the ones in the Toyota Hybrids. Individual cell charge management is not as complicated/efficient, and this may cause shorter life. The battery cells themselves look like a line of D batteries stuck together and the entire bttery pack is quite bulky, whereas the Toyota ones are custom made to save space and improve efficiency. This design in early Honda batterys causes the middle cells to get overheated with the provided cooling solution As a majority of the insights and Civic FD3s running in Lanka are made for the moderate UK/Japanese climates, they will wear out faster in stop and go type traffic which we have here. Also, a known issue is in the amount of cooling available for Honda hybrid batterys which does not suit our climate. Thorough regular checks will be needed and these batterys should be professionally attended to if one is to prolong their useful life. i would highly recommend a trip to the Honda Agent or someone with proper credentials to carry out these checks

Things I have used to remove tree sap, and are known to work; 1. kerosene soaked rag 2. 3M adhesive remover 3. Surgical spirit (not entirely sure about what it will do to the paint in the long run)

A 121 would be the best option IF there were carefully used ones available without over inflated prices. Most of them available are used like bullock carts by thel hingannas with minimum attention to problems and routine maintenance. For a budget of 2.8mil, a better option would be to find a Honda Civic ES model providing it comes with agent maintenance records, or a Mazda 3/Axella if it can be found with proper maintenance records.

Radiator house at Delkanda (near old pola) and Navinna (close to Toyota Lanka) did an excellent job on my Civic a few years ago.