Why the Honda K Series is the Best 4 Cylinder Engine
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- In this video, we do a complete teardown and analysis of the Honda K-series engine to see what’s inside and how it works.
The Honda K-series of 4 cylinder engines debuted in 2001 and is found in many vehicles including the Honda CR-V, Accord, Element, Civic, Acura EL, CSX, TSX and TLX. It has been renowned for its durability and strength with the ability to take on very high mileages with little repair. In addition, many aftermarket tuners have sought after the Honda K-series engines to build them for racing and competition, swapping in easy to source and modify components netting large horsepower gains due to its durable design.
In this video we take apart the K24 engine from a 2003 Honda Accord to examine all components, from the oil pan, balance shafts, engine block and pistons to the head, rocker arm and VTEC systems. We examine how the components are built and discuss why this is perhaps one of Honda’s best 4 cylinder engines for both modifying, racing or production use until today.
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0:00 Introduction
0:26 Overview
1:36 Engine Teardown
12:01 Component Analysis
22:32 Final thoughts
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“Spilled some oil so I’ll use my wife’s wedding dress to clean this up”
*Old wedding dress.
but what if all the clothes are actually brand new?
Spilled some oil so I'll use my wife's old tampon to clean it up! Yeah I wont be watching his programming anymore!
@@lgonzalez1154 bye Felicia
@@murkymurph8355 and....
I've seen these engines last over 600K miles with no serious issues. Bulletproof!!!!!! However, Honda engines MUST have REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. Period.
Lol that’s with everything. But Honda and Toyota appears to be more forgiving considering almost everyone I meet fits in the category of negligent
Yes I know I have one let sister in law use car for a year and she didn’t change the oil smh
really my K24 engine can last that long?
Yes, it can but whether it will or not, is up to you. @@seinundzeiten
22:41 Here comes your brother looking for his sock.
That was my wife and she said time to pack up
@@speedkar99 and to ask if you've seen her vest
@@speedkar99 😂👍😅
@@scottmillican7000 lol
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VW engineers responsible for, among others, the TSI engine, need to be sent over to Japan to learn how true engines are designed and built. TSI engines are failing at just over 100k km due to relatively minor cam chain/tensioner issues which should've been addressed during the design stage. Planned obsolescence immediately comes to mind.
Plus now they are using plastic oil pans, it will fail just in time for VW to try and sell you one of their new EVs!
Everyone talking as if Japanese engines are all that. Plenty of Japanese engines are absolute garbage, but some like the K-series are good. it's the same with all manufacturers. Take the 1.9TDi VW unit for example. Super reliable
@@yanierolivera4678 bad turbos and plugged egrs? You obviously never owned one. My current Passat is on 478000 miles, on UK roads, not big long freeways like America. . Had 1 clutch and dmf, original turbo, egr, airflow meter. Serviced as per the vw schedule. Don't sit there and tell me they're unreliable. Another who believes the crap about dirty diesels too.
They are known to fail at as little as 40k.
@@TheBlaert yeah it's like they made the whole thing up. Just to destroy Volkswagen. What a piece of crap car to start with. I got a friend who makes a good living off the stupid suckers that by vw's though. That's a good thing
Great engines.
My 2005 Accord Lx with a 5 speed manual transmission gave me 491000 hwy miles with only basic maintenance and synthetic oil changes every 5,000 mi. Best car I ever had.
Amazing! Sitting at 150k miles here and hoping to at least brake 200k miles.
I've seen many accords with very high mileage
I've owned Accord's with this engine and my current 2005 Element has this engine and I will never get rid of it.
Yup starting out with a new K20C2 engine in my wife's 2020 Civic Sport 6 speed manual, With 5000 miles on it now I changed the oil with 0W-20 XL Amsoil The mid Grade full synthetic from Amsoil. Car is getting 36.6 mpg Average. Very fun to drive.👍
I learned so much with this video. I've own the same Accord for 11 years now and I'm aware of every single issue with the engine that you mentioned. I have no intention to ever tear down my engine for any reason but this video helped me understand my car's engine so much better. I hope one day I can develop the knowledge and nerves to do an engine swap or rebuild. Thank you so much!!
I'm happy you appreciate my work. and i hope you can tear down your engine one day!
@@speedkar99 . Thanks a lot man!
vtec solenoid? Only issue I have had with the engine in 12 years/175,000 miles lol
Absolutely wonderful teardown. Your voice is so clear and i love how you edit your videos! You show all the necessary details without wasting time!! More professionally done than most big channels and its done on the ground on cardboard!
I'm going to like and comment on all your videos I watch so youtube gives you more ad revenue and more recommendations to other people because you deserve it.
My mother better not say anything when the engine in the Oddessy magically disappears
It'll be waiting for that
it has a K not a J?
@@randomyoutubeaccount6906 on older odyssey u can get a k or a j
@@pity_6095 I never knew that. Both are great for tuning modding but the K is easier
@@randomyoutubeaccount6906 k24
These truly are the best engines. 250k on my CRV and it still runs like new. No leaks, no noise, no issues whatsoever. I had a good look at the valve train when I performed a valve adjustment and everything still looks clean and good with minimal wear
How far out of adjustment were the valves? My 4 cyl outlander calls for valve adjustment but ive read its not worth it unless it's very loud (loose) or very quiet (tight)
What about VTC actuator noise?
Yes! Every mechanic I know has told me that Honda's K engines are the best. And this applies both to K20 and K24. Btw, Honda's naturally aspirated petrol engines are generally highly reliable.
The Micheal Jordan of 4 cylinder engines
Huff and puff
Hahahahahaha!
The engines outlasted the cars.
Yep until they rotted out
In my experience, rust is the killer not mechanical failure. It doesn't matter how good the engine is if you're never going to get the bodywork around it through scrutiny. All I can say is, rust protection far outweighs any mechanical advantage in salty climates.
People in dry places rave about Japanese cars, but in the cold climates they really didn't hold up until relatively recently. Mechanically they're usually excellent, but they would just end up with holes in the floor. The Japanese take better care of their roads and don't salt them up as much as everywhere else, so a lot of their cars (esp JDM versions) weren't galvanised for the longest time.
That's why in the UK, a huge proportion of the 70s Japanese cars you see are LHD, because they've been imported from dry places like California. Almost all of the RHD ones originally sold here or Japan are long gone.
Most manufacturers globally got on top of it during the 90s and 00s. Some models started to hold up very well, and eventually they figured it out and all of them got decent protection after a while. Up until then they rotted away like 1960s European cars. Like Cortinas or Minis.
@@thegearknob7161 I live in the South. We don't have rust.
@@bigdogpete43 lucky bugger
@@thegearknob7161 I have a 2000 Corolla with high mileage, and mechanically it's held up very well. The paint is excellent, too. But as soon as you get to the bottom, it's rusted. The car was made in Canada and apparently spent some time in the east coast of the U.S., so I imagine it's seen its share of salt. Even the fuel line is rusted, almost all the way through, they tell me. I'm debating trying to replace it with high-pressure fuel-injection hose to save time and money. lol
Man, its unbelievable that with all these intricacies and details you have outlined in your videos, you can buy basic modern cars for around $25K..
Everyone should feel entitled just driving down the road!
I guess the life lesson I have learned from your videos is that be grateful for what you have in modern life!
@Green Mamba Games. Really??
Why don't you start a car company?
Where you can mass manufacture economical cars at current price point.
Suddenly Rocket science becomes trivial.
As matter of fact, mass manufacturing of automobiles has been listed as the top achievements of human kind in last century.
@Green Mamba Games Elon Musk said Rocket Science is easier than auto manufacturing.
my tsx K engine hit 250K miles and still runs smooth.
I got an 09 tsx that still runs smooth like butter at 180k miles. I’ll drive this car forever.
@@May16Joe have you gotten valve adjustment done?
got a '14 tsx with about 75k, this car's great
Bought a 2006 TSX in 2017, hoping to dispose it in 2019 but after experiencing it is absolutely a keeper. The engine is absolutely stunning.
Don't, 2013 and newer k series are trash
@@DkpProductions no they are not
Agreed
Two 5k miles oil changes a year with Mobil 1 5w30 at over 200k miles and doesn't consume a drop of oil. Show me a four banger that can beat that.
This is the best video I've ever seen on CZcams
I remember when I got my 02 rsx type s. And my integra friends calling it trash. Then going silent after I spanked em.
They must’ve also drove trash because I remember my ‘06 Type S was no rocket 😂 great daily driver for a young guy though
@@johnnykwon8173 This is exactly what I'm talking about. The k makes more power more efficient than the b. I've had zero issues with my k20a2 and it's got high lift cams 10 years going.
@@johnnykwon8173 I'm confused, do you mean the b16b? That's the only b-series engine I know of that revs to 9k stock.
B18c5 redline is 8400.
K20a2 redline is 8200 k-pro pushes it up to 8600
Neither b or k will make power above their redlines without heavy modification.
Peak power is well below their respective redlines.
K20A/a2/z1 are legends. Best of the breed
My 05 rsx-s definitely punched above it's class
6:02 Those two coil packs are bolt to the head via engine cover bolts. That's why when you remove the cover, there is no separate bolt for them.
Came here to say the same, I once ordered extra bolts to then realize that the bolts were not actually missing.
Thank you!
And great tear down and info, thanks for doing this op!
Haha, I came to say the same thing. Lol
@@davidyarbrough88 I did not come to say the same thing. But now that you guys mention it...
Ah good one
incredible video. i just bought a 2007 accord and this has helped me understand the engine so much more. I appreciate what you do!
Literally best breakdown and explanation of k engine on CZcams period.
So much information - thank you for taking the time to produce another amazing video!
Yep this sure took alot of time
So much useful information. Thank you for continuing to make these for us.
Useful for flipping burgers?
tarek midnite useful if what you want to flip is cars
You are welcome!
Actually, Honda uses the single valve at low rpm to increase turbulence thereby promoting a more homogeneous mixture and thereby a more rapid combustion.
Yes in economy version of k24. In performance version VTEC system changes from small to big cams.
thank you for the detail on this K24. and all the other explanation! no drama, no non-sense. just good clean detail.👍👍👍
I have never been inside an engine until I got an EP3 civic si . I changed the camshafts on it myself 😎👌 I LOVE this engine it is VERY EASY to modify and upgrade . Honda did an outstanding job with the k series engines simply amazing
Nothing about dismantling car engines is "very easy" but we get your point.
Wait until you tear into a German car engine then
@@speedkar99 i also drive a benz its also a 4 cylinder i haven't opened one up yet I'm kinda scared to 😳
I work in IT sales for a multinational company, but love to watch your videos to brain num. Keep up the great work. They are very educational. I used to own and operate semie trucks in the oilfield in Alberta.
Thanks
Pizdec very exciting
Amazing video, just what I was looking for right to the point and detailed. Thank you for making such great content.
Thanks! You make the best videos on car innards I've seen!
Love this guy, he's cruising at a hundred but fluent an eloquent! Cheers!!
Thanks
Your outtake cuts give me life
Is it
I get some relief looking at a k series after decades of using h, f, d, b series engines.
Excellent description and quite easy to follow 👍
Love the K-series! The vtec solenoid can be an issue but full synthetic oil and on time intervals keeps that little screen from clogging up. Thanks for the content!
Yeah but synthetic might cause leaks
@@speedkar99 In my experience with these people who go longer than they should on conventional on a regular basis or and then finally decide to go synthetic yes I’ve seen them leak. The seal is usually brittle and falls apart even when removing. The additive pack for synthetic is higher in detergent and the same crud that clogs up the screen seems to reinforce the crusty seal until you use synthetic which can clean the crud and cause a leak. Seen this happen on valve cover gaskets many times with people who have poor maintenance habits. Nowadays they’re all spec’d 0w20 which I’ve only seen in synthetic. Of course if you decide to use what Honda specifies. I don’t for mine and still no blown engine or any other problems.
To be fair I had my VTEC solenoid fail before the screen clogged up. At least it's on the outside of the engine and in my old accord is super easy get to. I just traded my accord this week for a 3rd gen fit and I already miss it. That engine was still running perfect despite the rest of the car falling apart from rust around it.
VTEC solenoid issues can also be caused by the electrical connector wearing out and making a bad connection. It's usually worth cleaning and reseating the connector before replacing the whole thing. You can also try just changing the oil. The only time I've ever had a VTEC solenoid issue it went away after an oil change.
Watching your video is like watching auto engine po_rn!!!!😂😂😂 Thanks for excitement.🤗
You are welcome. Unlike that, this is good for you 😊
@@speedkar99 POTATO, potato
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO!! thank you sooo much! i could have used this last year when i did a ton of work to mine
Detailed, quick n str8 to the point..subscribed!!!!
A wealth of information here.💯 Much appreciation from Trinidad 🇹🇹
Thanks from Canada
An excellent design - cam towers, rocker arms and all. The Honda 750 SOHC K series motorcycles were great too...
Love your dry sense of humor! Great information. You really know your stuff!
Thanks!!
good channel no stupid music no stupid 5 minute intro no chit chat just straight talking about the engine. Good job,
These videos are very entertaining and educational.
Thanks
Love your videos man. The humor always brightens my day!
Thank you
I am looking for this Video out of 300 videos. Great job. I am using honda Accord 2005.
Best and straightforward explanation!
Thank you for the video. Proud owner of a K20A6. Awesome engine
Good motor indeed!
I had a 2003 Accord with a K24A3. Great engine. Had about 390000 km on the clock when i eventually sold it. There was nothing wrong with it, I just got bored with front wheel drive. That engine has the "performance" VTEC on both intake and exhaust cams.
It really likes to rev (VTEC point at 6000 rpm, 190 hp at 6800 rpm and rev limiter at 7300 rpm :D), but also has some useful low end torque compared to the K20A6 that's more commonly found in Accords here. It also got the same if not better fuel mileage.
I bought 2006 manual 2.4l with 160k km. Impressive power have to admit. Its quite a sleeper in the world of audis and beemers. 😀
you must be talking about a Non US 03 accord cuz no way the US 03 accord has performance vtec with 190 hp 💀
Excellent video and explanation!
Excellent video. Great presentation, and you really know your stuff. Thank you.
You are welcome
Thanks for making these videos!
You are welcome
Great demonstration! Thank you!
Welcome
Excellent breakdown of this honda engine.
I have the valves adjusted on my 2006 Honda Element with the K24A engine @ 105K mile intervals by my Honda garage master mechanic. He said the problem with the Honda valves needing adjustment is not because the valves get loose, it is because they get tight. Whatever the reason, the inside of my cylinder head still looks new with premium synthetic oil changes @ 5K mile intervals. My car has never burned oi or had any leaks. All I do is scheduled services. Wonderful engine!
The only thing that "broke" on it was the starter which wore out. Unfortunately, it is underneath the intake manifold.
I loved the K20Z3 motor, supremely engineered and bulletproof. It liked to burn oil though, and one tim while revving it to 8600 RPM the oil light went on. Checked my dipstick, was shocked to find there was no oil on the dip. Filled the oil back up and it had zero signs of damage or wear in the next oil change.
Yep these motors are strong
Probably had a little bit of cavitation in the oil pump, quite common when you rev an oil pump past 8000rpm, sounds like you might’ve got a little lucky!
nice video man
I really love the style of this one
Thanks, I have a few more engine teardown check it out
This was thoroughly enjoyable. Got an i4 '06 Accord...thanks!
Best video of engine I ever seen. Good job lots of knowledge
"Braker bar the old school way!" Thank you for the Christmas gift!
Yep gotta muscle it sometime
Really nice video, I have a 2008 Acura TSX and now I know how the engine is lol
great video and explanation!
Another interesting video, you've got a good sense of humour)) Being a milwaukee fan it is nice to see that you start using them a lot)
I've got this engine in my 2007 Honda Accord. 215,000 miles and just starting to break it in. Great video!
I was going to leave a snarky comment about the engine failing due to the Fram oil filter, but then you saved me the trouble. :D
Are they that bad? What should I be using?
@@colinjohnson5515 Wix, higher grades of Napa (Gold etc) , etc. The most expensive FRAMs are decent but at that price point there are better deals. Or alternately the car manufacturer filters tend to be good and reasonably priced. The issue with the orange FRAMs is the structure keeping the filter material in place is made of cardboard.
@@colinjohnson5515 Many consider them inferior. Wix is a good choice.
Honda oil filters are now actually made by Fram.
@@John-yd2dg Oh no! Hopefully based on the Ultra Synthetic.
Awesome! Been waiting for this one for a while now
Yep this was shot almost a month ago lol
Excellent presentation. Thanks.
You are welcome!
8:50 handa uses wanter pump to cool down PCV oil/air mixture. I think it's almost like a oil catch can. Good design.
Love these vids keep it up
Just filmed the Chevy LS teardown just for ya
Best informational car video I've ever watched. 🔔
You are great person, you deserve one million likes , the best mentor , thanks my friend
You are welcome
K-series is pretty durable, I keep abusing my engine that came from 02 rsx S-Type. I slapped into a Honda crx and still going strong and fast too.
A K swapped Crx? That's my dream car right there
A common issue with these engines in that year range of hondas is apparently when the power steering pump goes out it leaks fluid all over your alternator so you end up having to replace both.
Yeah. Oil leaks are too common on most Hondas
You read my mind....I'm goin through that as we speak
I would convert mine the to electric power steering
Mine has been leaking for about a year. Fluid all over my alternator. Everything still running perfect, these things are bulletproof
They're like Legos my guy. fun, cheap and easy to put together.
Impressive engines. Thanks for the knowledge review
I’ve been waiting for this one :)
thank you very much very interesting. they should show video's like this when they sell this cars.
They have those animations but nothing beats the real thing
As I know Honda makes the most friendly cars and engines for the mechanics who is maintaining them.
It's true I checked 2016 Civic engine you can change O2 sensors in less than one minute
@@isatv5454 yep you can do a lot by yourself
The EGR valve on my 2010 2.4L Accord is literally visible as soon as you pop the hood. I was shocked. I pass on replacing one on my ‘85 pathfinder after removing the entire intake on my Volvo 940 to replace the oil trap.
@@colinjohnson5515 even oil dipstick on this engine looks fancy
Agreed. Very easy to work on!
Cant wait for the blinker fluid system teardown...
Nice show , great tech great engins great Honda
Can you do a video on Toyotas 5.7 litre v8 3UR-FE engine? Used in Tundras, Sequoias and Landcruisers for those who don't know. Would be extremely interesting.
I'd love to get my hands on one of those!
Only problem you gotta find one that’s actually been retired 😂.
@@tails300 my thoughts exactly! Lol! Maybe in 30 years one will finally quit.
Looking forward to your commentary about the L15 1.5T oil-gas contamination.
Send me the engine let's tear it down
It's overblown
Another informative engine tear down video
Thanks. I just finished filming the Chevy LS teardown today
Man your videos are always top notch. Do you think you can make one on a BRZ one day? Thank you.
Wow you’re amazing and funny! Thank you for in depth of the k series!
Thanks. I don't get what's so funny though?
@@speedkar99 man….quit replying….this is the 5th reply i read from you that was just fucking annoying
@@brianwarner308 God forbid a content creater engages with his audience.
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All the HONDA 4 Cylinder engines is the best engine in the world by simplicity and reliability !
You are amazing. Very clear explanation
Lots of information. Well narrated.
Thanks
Did a valve cover gasket on this a while ago, makes a mess of the block and cv boots if not addressed
Agreed! These leak alot
My 2006 Accord gave me 380,000 hard miles of use. No telling how many miles I could have gotten had I driven it easier and been more maintenance focused.
I have an '08 with 150k miles and owned since it had 25k miles. The car has been great and I was thinking about buying a newer car but then decided to spend money on maintenance this year to keep the car going another few years. I also bought a lot of new tools to work on everything from suspension to engine parts. I still have a couple of DIY projects to do but if the car last me at least another 3-5 years with minimal maintenance I would be very happy while I continue to save for a new car. I haven't decided if I want another Accord or something nicer like an Acura.
The 08 accords had oil issues be aware
@@speedkar99 . Yes I know. But my car has been paid off for about 5 years and I drive very little - maybe 5k miles per year. I just need the car to hang on another 10-20k miles while I continue saving. The way I see it a new car is going to cost me $400+ per month which is roughly $5k per year. As long as my maintenance expenses are well below that threshold I still come out ahead. I've had a good run in this car (owned it since 2009 at 25k miles).
I wrecked my 2004 Accord 180,000 miles never consumed oil never gave me an issue, after I cleaned up the EGR it was running so smooth.
@@miguelreyes4798 . I think the oil consumption is an issue with 8th gen Accords (2008-2012).
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104 people didn't like this video, can i aşk why? Pls Respect to passioned hard Work.
Honda makes one of the best engines in the world :)
Too bad the same can't be said for thier automatic transmission
@@speedkar99 what issues have you noticed with their transmissions?
I like your toothbrush pointer. : )
I like my teach-brush too
correction, his wife's toothbrush pointer lol.
thank you for this video. I learned why there is so much oil all over this car I just bought at an auction.
I have this engine in my car! It's actually really cook to see it all taken apart!!! :O
Please tell me you lovingly rebuilt this motor and gave it new life?
The Toyota R20 series 4 bangers were really good long lasting engines too!
Great video love the toothbrush pointer.
Great video.How clean this engine is in general.I like your sense of humour.You could also be a rapper as you speak very fast.
Thanks! I'm not a rapper though haa
Very cool. I feel like taking my engine apart again after watching this video. I want to check valve clearances and compression. I did a rebuild last year (valve lapping and seals, piston rings and honed cylinders). Never done anything like that before. I figure it should be broken in by now. Anything else I should look for while I got it in the garage?
The big thing to check after a rebuild on a k series is the valve lash adjustment. After like 10000km or less.
I always like your voice bro.....yr pronunciation...also
Do I have an accent?
@@speedkar99 are you somewhere from Europe / Balkans ?
Great video, as always...
Thanks
There is elegance in its simplicity. No over-engineering. Built to be reliable and easy to work on.