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[HCV 19] Honda Clarity: Windshield Wiper Blade Performance FIX: Replacing VS Cleaning.

So many Honda Clarity owners has complained about bad windshield wiper performance. Its either bad wiper blades or it needs cleaning. I have been using Rain X (https://amzn.to/2vKe9Lv )since I bought my 2018 Honda Clarity and never noticed it until my last week when it rained. And the Rain X, wore off. Rather than applying another coat for the season, i wanted to fix the wiper performance issue. Of my 3 Hondas and Chevy Volt, the Honda Clarity was the only one with this issue.

To find out if its the wiper blade or the design. I cleaned both wipers with rubbing alcohol and rinsed them off. For control, I left the original passenger side Honda wipers on. I replaced my driver side wiper blade with a new Michelin Guardian wiper blade 26 inch ( https://amzn.to/2UjgaIy ) i got from Costco during a sale a few months ago.

I cleaned the exterior of the windshield with rubbing alcohol 50% (https://amzn.to/2GMBQoq ) on a microfiber cloth ( https://amzn.to/3b6Qp4q ) to remove any grease or residue. I could have just applied more Rain X but that would not have solved the problem any more.

Results:
After driving through wet fog and using the windshield wipers the driver side was clearer with out marring. We will need to see how long the blades last. It seems like the Honda wiper arms are applying enough pressure but the rubber may be leaving a residue. So the cleaning with rubbing Alcohol may just fix this, but having a pair of replacement wipers help.

My 2017 Chevy Volt uses the same wiper blades for over 3 years now and its been great. Even with the pressure against the window. So perhaps the Honda Clarity got some bad rubber. I dont know.

For the windshield fluid reservoir, its small so i carry a bottle of distilled water with me in case i run out of wiper fluid.

Stay tuned for a future update!

Playlists:
Honda Clarity Vlog : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKer6MqqRUgrMhCGsZ9-MbJyxtbsTAVM7
Honda Clarity Tips : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKer6MqqRUgrt0lGwV60TxkKDXD6FApXX
Chevy Volt Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKer6MqqRUgr1sBSRtccywl7p3tEdfGHT

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[HCV 18] Honda Clarity Tip – Cup Holder Stuck on some bottles – Just TILT it!

HCV -Honda Clarity Tip – Cup Holder Stuck on some bottles – Just TILT it!
So I really dislike the cup holders on the 2018 Honda Clarity because it gets caught while pulling water bottles with wider bottoms upward. After my A012 service (oil change, air filter change, tire rotation) i decided to try to figure out how to solve this. I had just received a Hydro Flask 20 OZ Wide mouth ( https://amzn.to/2S1K8xZ ) and wanted to use it. It gets caught. So naturally i removed the bottom anti-slip boot from the bottle . Then I tried just tilting the bottle towards the cup holder spring and it released it without getting caught. Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

Anyhoo… Honda A012 service is all complete.

I have just completed a A012 service on my 2018 Honda Clarity. It took me about 1 hour of work and saved me time and money from going to a dealership.
For the A012 Service i needed to service or replace the following:

  1. Change the Oil and Oil Filter:
  2. Change the Honda Clarity engine air filter.
  3. Change the Honda Clarity In cabin Air filter: ( https://amzn.to/37V9cgl )
  4. Rotate Tires
  5. Check the fluid levels and check the chassis for any issues

How to reset the Honda Maintenance Minder or Service Due notice :

  1. Go to the center infotainment screen
  2. Settings.
  3. Vehicle Settings.
  4. Maintenance Minder Information.
  5. Reset All.
  6. Confirm.

Tire Rotation – I brought my Honda to my local garage to have the tires rotated. Remember to have the TPMS reset after you rotate your tires other wise it will show an error. I believe its due to the positioning and distance of the tires from the radio sensors.. i dunno.
Here is the link for the reset procedure:

Playlists:
Honda Clarity Vlog : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKer6MqqRUgrMhCGsZ9-MbJyxtbsTAVM7
Honda Clarity Tips : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKer6MqqRUgrt0lGwV60TxkKDXD6FApXX
Chevy Volt Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKer6MqqRUgr1sBSRtccywl7p3tEdfGHT

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[HCV15] Honda Clarity DIY – In-Cabin Air Filter Change – Service A012 (Part 2)

Honda Clarity Vlog 15 – A quick video on how to change in-cabin air filter or HVAC filter my 2018 Honda Clarity. This is part 2 of the Service A012 videos I made for my Road Tripping with Clare. It takes about 3 minutes to do this procedure with tools. I change my Honda Clarity when the Maintenance Minder notifies me or about every 7,000 miles on average. My first two A012 services were done at the dealership. I saved me time and money (about $100+ ) from going to a dealership to do the A012 service.
Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

Tools and materials changing out the in cabin air filter in the glove compartment:

  1. Gloves – ( https://amzn.to/35PH5Oa )
  2. Eye Protection – Safety glasses ( https://amzn.to/37UURR8 )
  3. Change the Honda Clarity In cabin Air filter: ( https://amzn.to/37V9cgl )

How to change out the in-cabin filter:

  1. Open glove box and empty out contents
  2. Push the two sides of the glove box towards the center to release side glove box door.
  3. Push the side plastic hook toward the front of the car to release the hook.
  4. With the glove box draw down, release the air filter box door by unlocking the two side clips.
  5. slide the old in cabin air filter out,
  6. Replace with new air filter.
  7. Replace air filter door to air box.
  8. Replace glove box door and replace the hook on the side.
  9. Replace contents.

For the entire A012 Service i needed to service or replace the following:

  1. Rotate Tires
  2. Check the fluid levels and check the chassis for any issues

3. Change the Oil and Oil Filter:

4. Change the Honda Clarity engine air filter

How to video: https://youtu.be/zr9hClb7tdE )
Honda Clarity engine air filter part is Part # 17220-5WJ-A01 ( https://amzn.to/2D2rOy9 )
5. Change the Honda Clarity In cabin Air filter: ( https://amzn.to/37V9cgl )

Tools and materials:

  1. Car Ramps ( https://amzn.to/30fSndo )
  2. 17 mm Socket Wrench for the Drain plug – I use a dog bone wrench for years ( https://amzn.to/2ThQcVj )
  3. Oil Filter Wrench ( https://amzn.to/2QPBmDX ) or Jar Opener Rubber Strap Wrench ( https://amzn.to/2QOt3bB )
  4. Oil Collection Pan ( https://amzn.to/35PH3G2 )
  5. Rags to check oil or spill coverage.
  6. Newspaper for coverage
  7. Gloves ( https://amzn.to/35PH5Oa )
  8. Eye Protection – Safety glasses ( https://amzn.to/37UURR8 )

HOW TO RESET Honda Maintenance Minder or Service Due notice:

  1. Go to the center infotainment screen
  2. Settings.
  3. Vehicle Settings.
  4. Maintenance Minder Information.
  5. Reset All.
    6 Confirm.

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