On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:12:20 +0100, "James Austin"
<givememychoice@CABBAGEyahoo.com> wrote:

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>"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
>news:nsednV7Vld9on2ndRVn-iQ@comcast.com...
>> let's get this straight: some troll spams unsubstantiated drivel on a
>> newsgroup based on unconfirmable reports alledging a total of 27 vehicles
>> burning - apparently due to filter/exhaust proximity - a feature that is
>> the norm for a vast majority of modern fwd's - and you're buying this
>> story? 27 vs. the thousands of fords, gm's & chryslers that burn every
>> day?
>>
>> hey, i have some used buffalo fodder i can sell you too. want to buy
>> some?
>>
>> this is nothing but an astroturf campaign. get wise.
>>
>>
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>Actually, Honda themselves have admitted problems with about 164 vehicles if
>i recall. However the problem is with the mechanics doing the oil change.
>Maybe it is a bit trickier to do than on other vehicles. But, if you are a
>trained mechanic, an oil change shouldnt be too difficult.

Something funny is going on though. My Integras (86 and 94) have the
filter right over the exhaust virtually guaranteeing that any leaked
or spilled oil will smoke off. I assume Civics are similar. Why are
only new CRVs being singled out? Is the filter nearer to the cylinder
end of the manifold thus increasing temperature? Or something else?