Service Bulletin
February 28, 2015

15-015
00388 Version 1

2012–13 Insight: Oil Consumption Exceeds Customer Expectations
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2012–13
Insight

Trim
ALL

VIN Range
ALL

SYMPTOM
Engine oil consumption exceeds customer expectations.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict their ability to scrape and return
oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Do the engine oil consumption test and, if necessary, replace all of the pistons, pins, and rings with the new design.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools,
equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you
should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer.

© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

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PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Piston Kit (contains 4 pistons, 4 pins, and 4 ring packs.)

Part Number

Quantity

06131-RBJ-305

1

O-Ring (17.8 mm x 2.4 mm)

11203-PWA-003

1

Oil Pan Gasket

11252-PWA-000

1

Cylinder Head Gasket

12251-RB0-004

1

Oil Strainer Gasket

15221-PZ1-000

1

Oil Filter

15400-PLM-A01

1

Intake Manifold Gasket

17105-RBJ-007

4

TWC Gasket

18115-RB0-004

1

Flexible Exhaust Gasket

18229-TF0-013

1

EGR Pipe A Gasket

18716-RB0-G01

1

EGR Pipe B Gasket

18719-RNA-A01

1

Sealing Washer (28 mm)

90401-PR4-000

1

O-Ring (8.8 mm X 1.9 mm)

91302-GE0-000

1

O-Ring

91333-PNC-006

1

Drain Plug Washer (14 mm)

94109-14000

1

Connecting Rod Bolt (if needed)

13204-PWA-003

8

Head Bolt Washer (9 mm x 155 mm) (if needed)

90008-PWA-003

9

Head Bolt Washer (9 mm x 165mm) (if needed)

90008-RMX-003

1

Flange Bolt (12 mm x 45 mm)

90174-TM5-000

3

Flange Nut (12 mm)

90213-SAA-000

2

Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

Honda Bond 4

08717-1194

1

Genuine Honda Motor Oil (0W-20)

08798-9036

4

Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

OL999-9011

1

REQUIRED MATERIALS

(one tube will repair 5 vehicles)

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TOOL INFORMATION
Part Name

Tool Number

Quantity

Piston Base

07973-6570500 or
07973-657A500

1

Piston Base Head/Insert

07TGF-001000A

1

Insert Pin

07PAF-0010700 or
07PAF-001A700

1

Piston Base Spring

07973-6570600 or
07973-657A600

1

Pilot Collar OD 18mm

070AF-PWC0130 or
070AF-PWCA130

1

Insert Adjust

070AF-PWC0120 or
070AF-PWCA120

1

Pilot Pin

070AF-PWC0110 or
070AF-PWCA110

1

73 mm Piston Ring Compressor

SPC1473 (or equivalent)

1

Engine Hanger

AART1256

1

These tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program at 888-424-6857. Verify that these tools are
on hand before scheduling the repair.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number

Description

Flat Rate Time

1111A5

Do the engine oil consumption test and,
if necessary, replace the engine’s
pistons, pins and rings.

7.0 hrs

1111A5A
Defect Code:

Failed Part Number
13010-RBJ-J00

1.1 hrs

03001

Symptom Code: 09401
Skill Level:

Repair Technician

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DIAGNOSIS
1.

Do an engine oil consumption test. Refer to the job aid Engine Oil Consumption Test.

2.

Review the results of the engine oil consumption test.
•
•

Based on the test results, if the engine is consuming an unusually high amount of oil, contact your DPSM for
approval, then go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
Based on the test results, if the engine is consuming a normal amount of engine oil, the vehicle is OK. Have
the service advisor explain to the customer that the vehicle is OK, and that the consumption of oil is within a
normal range.

NOTE: Have the service advisor remind the customer to regularly check the engine oil level every time the fuel tank is
filled. Modern engines require less frequent oil changes, which may impact the amount of oil used between oil changes.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
The following electronic service manual procedures have been used in full or in part within this service bulletin.
For more detail on these procedures and torque specifications, refer to the electronic service manual.
•
Windshield Wipers & Cowl Removal
•
Fuel Pressure Relieving
•
Air Cleaner Assembly Removal
•
Intake Manifold Removal and Installation
•
Engine Oil Replacement
•
Coolant Replacement
•
Drive Belt Removal/Installation
•
Warm-Up TWC Removal/Installation
•
Cam Chain Removal
•
Cylinder Head Removal
•
Valve Adjustment
•
Oil Pan Installation
•
PCM Idle Learn Procedure
1.

Remove the windshield wipers and cowl cover.

2.

Relieve the fuel pressure.

3.

Drain the radiator. Drain the coolant from the engine block by removing the rear drain plug on the backside of the
block.
NOTE: Collect coolant in a clean container for re-use. Reinstall the 28 mm drain bolt using a new washer when
coolant is completely drained.

4.

Disconnect the negative cable from the 12-volt battery.

5.

Remove the air cleaner assembly.

6.

Remove the intake manifold, and leave the throttle body in place.

7.

Remove the eight ignition coils.

8.

Disconnect the following engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the cylinder head:
•
•
•
•
•

9.

Four injector connectors
ECT sensor 1 connector
CMP sensor connector
Secondary HO2S connector
Rocker arm oil control solenoid connector

Remove the harness holder and disconnect the breather hose.

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10. Remove the fuel pipe nut and the fuel pipe clamp. Hold a shop towel around the fuel pipe as fuel will leak out while
disconnecting.

11. Remove the harness holder mounting bolts and the ground cable, then remove the harness holder.

12. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, the water bypass hose, and the heater hose from the cylinder head assembly.

13. Remove the drive belt.
14. Remove the warm-up TWC.

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CAM CHAIN REMOVAL
1. Turn the crankshaft so its white mark lines up with the pointer.

2.

Remove the cylinder head cover.

3.

Check the No. 1 piston at top dead center. The "UP" mark on the camshaft sprocket should be at the top, and the
TDC grooves on the camshaft sprocket should line up with the top edge of the head.

4.

Remove the right front wheel.

5.

Remove the splash shield.

6.

Remove the water pump pulley.

7.

Remove the crankshaft pulley.

8.

Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

9.

Remove the ground cable, then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly.

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10. Remove the cam chain case.

11. Measure the cam chain separation. If the distance is less than the service limit, replace the cam chain and the cam
chain tensioner.

12. Remove the cam chain tensioner and cam chain guides.