Thought I'd do some maintanence before more modding. Hope this helps a few people. This was so worth it for me. Wait till the next video for the next mod! ;)
Pro tip: leave the feeler gauge in place and tighten the adjuster screw until it drags a little bit, and then tighten the nut in place. This will make it so that the gap is perfect every time. Valves should also always be adjusted when the engine is cold for it to be accurate (at least on Hondas, other manufacturers may vary)
Agreed. I just crack loose all nuts and then use the proper gauge and readjust each valve to perfect. It's really faster than trying to test each one with several gauges and then adjusting the bad ones. Another tip if you have a manual tranny: put the trans in reverse with the parking brake off, then gently bump the car back with a knee to turn over the engine. Much easier and faster than turning the crankshaft with a wrench. If you have a CVT you'll have to use the wrench method though.
Great advice, i think i discussed this idea ages ago and instructor mentioned people use it in real world but its not taught due to liability a very new and careless mechanic could get it in their head you tighten it down all the way on the feeler gauge and just leave it resulting in everything overtightened, but where common sense isn't a issue definitely the best go to way roughly where screw needs to be set.
Good job. Small advice: before removing the valve cover try blowing/wiping off dirt and grime around the area so nothing gets inside the valvetrain later.
Recently subscribed and loving your channel man. Love your wheels and that color. I have an 08' automatic in silver. I drive it very frequently but don't have a lot of miles on the tac just due to my current distance to work and previous job had insane amounts of traffic but It needed a valve adjustment about 3 years ago at 73K. The engine was sounding like it needed it again the last few weeks so I actually dropped it at the mechanic and then came home to see you posted this video. Haven't gotten the car back yet to see what they say but I really suspect it just needed another valve adjustment but definitely seems early since it's only 3 years, 10k miles. I'm not sure if you're every 100K is accurate and mine is an odd ball or if these really need adjustments more frequently depending on how they're driven/what climate they're in. Keep the Fit content coming tho!
I just bought an 07 with 208k had 3 misfires (1/2/3) and the rocker arm 1 code. I was getting TRASH fuel. Like 20-26mpg. I replaced the sparks and ignition coils. Used some Techron and 93. Fuel went from previous MPG to 31mpg documenting it over time. Just ordered the VVT Solenoid and we’ll see what happens. Appreciate the video. Might take a crack at valve timing soon. None the less I want to crack this engine and see what it looks like after 208k miles hoping to turn it into a nice daily that can be taken to the track for the wife and I.
i just replaced my spark plugs so i should've done this at that time, i am getting 34 mpg average though, so i'll wait a few more tanks to perform this adjustment, thank you for the tutorial :)
The engine can tell you when it needs it. What to look out for is the obvious intake ticking, you'll know when you hear it, or likewise when you start throwing engine misfire codes fairly frequently due to exhaust side tightening too much, resulting in valve being left slightly open which if not addressed will eventually burn a valve.
Thanks so much for the detailed video! I will be doing this soon so it will help immensely! Just an fyi, it is recommended to torque your spark plugs to 20lbs-ft! They updated the torque spec because these engines are known for plugs loosening and causing blow outs! RU-vid won’t let me post links, but it is a well documented problem if you google it.
Based on NGK's recommendation, I wouldn't use anti-seize on their plugs. It can affect torque values. I never used anti-seize on my NGK plugs on my 08 and never had any issues of them getting stuck.
@@NikkoSalgado other than that, I look forward to your build! Came across your post on one of the FB groups haha. Gave me some confidence to knock this out. You've probably come across my car (TARO FIT) sometime in the group. Feel free to ask any questions! Always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow Fit owner :)
Funny i just found this after completing it myself. Something about the search algorithm didn't bring it up on my other youtube account but found it while searching "Honda Fit Valve Noise" which leads me to other part of comment. How much noise is normal? I completely removed the harsh ticking but its audible, although atleast even now, more like even light tapping now. First valve adjustment i've ever done by myself so i'm left wondering how much noise is normal. I also did a bit of a maverick move, maybe not terrible but left exhaust side near max correct adjustment (.012) since i've heard as they go out of spec over time intake loosens and exhaust tights and last thing i wanted was anything leading to a burnt exhaust vale. I figure i may of ended up with a bit more noise like this but hard to know whichout hearing another Fit. Any thoughts? Great guide overall would of happily used it if the algorithm would of thrown it my way, not sure what was up with that.
Do you know if doing this valve adjustment is the same for an automatic 08 Fit? Also, you went from cylinder 1 to 3. Does cylinder 2 and 4 come after in that specific order with the turning of the crankshaft? Btw, keep up the great content 😁👍🏻
Just snapped off two injector bolts and one valve cover bolt, how'd you get yours out?? it seems too tight of a spot to fit a drill, at least for the injector bolts Amazing video by the way, great quality and visuals, love how in depth it was :)
Dam i only three times got 320 miles on one tank then consistently got 280 to 290 which like exactly what u said is not bad but since others get 40 i want 40 i did a whole new top end and now my car is running rich and wont pass ny inspection its driving me crazy i still get the same 290 mpg which kills me i might need to do the adjustment again again
I had the same issue. I ended up using pliers and turning the broken bolt out from under the car. The hole where the bolt goes actually leaves a good part of the bottom of the bolt exposed. Hope this helps
I had a 2008 and after doing my valves and plugs it ejected one (after around 15k). I had used anti seize and the factory torque specs. Luckily they were able to helicoil it but I’m a bit leery about the torque specs doing my 09 fit today. I’ll take a video or 2 and note the differences but it should be pretty similar. Plan on torquing plugs to 20ft lbs and no anti seize.
@@sham27007 pretty sure they all said 13ft/lbs and were updated in a service bulletin due to plugs ejecting. If you search plugs ejecting you’ll see it’s a problem across multiple years and generations and was due to low factory torque specs. So far at 20ft lbs my 09 has run fine for the 16k miles we’ve done in 7 months 🤷♂️
you only get 344 miles on a tank for the honda fit ? you have done something wrong lol i get 440 ! i have same car but we call it a honda jazz over here
Great details, done my fit recently (second adjustment around 120K; first one was around 60K; this time clearances had changed very little, compared to the readings after first adjustment) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AXJQUdNk-Rw.html Smart thing for using genuine Honda gasket, Felpro was not the good one
