I've seen this vary a ton from dealer to dealer. It all depends on the "parts changers" they have in the shop. Some will actually work nice tacky foam filter oil into and throughout the filter like they should. But the know-nothings will just put them in there dry and certain to have your brand new atv sucking in dust if you are riding in conditions that have it. Would be hard to prove to Honda if your filter came inadequately oiled once it leaves the dealer, but would certainly be worth a try if this is actually what happened.
2018 recon 250
Hi there. My sons 2018 honda recon 250 started blowing white smoke and leaking oil out of the exhaust. Took it to dealer as it wasnt a year old yet and have extended warranty. piston got torn up on one side. Warranty didnt cover anything and dealer wants an arm and a leg of course. I have a good friend who will rebuild top end but i cannot find a kit online for that new of a quad. Anyone point me in the right direction would be appreciated greatly. Thanks.
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Yes that is all fine and dandy, but Honda is going to claim innocence until proven guilty when it comes to warranties. Because who is to say that the owner didn't clean the filter themself, and then not oil it properly. It doesn't matter if it is an oem filter or an aftermarket filter. I side with the owner on this one, but I'm just playing devil's advocate here.if the filter is oem ?, and its never been changed lately ?, or even if it has been ?, and done right by the owner ?, then it should still be oily period.I've seen this vary a ton from dealer to dealer. It all depends on the "parts changers" they have in the shop. Some will actually work nice tacky foam filter oil into and throughout the filter like they should. But the know-nothings will just put them in there dry and certain to have your brand new atv sucking in dust if you are riding in conditions that have it. Would be hard to prove to Honda if your filter came inadequately oiled once it leaves the dealer, but would certainly be worth a try if this is actually what happened.
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