Honda Hood

1. A friend is telling me to occasionally clean my Honda hood to avoid rusting and corrosion. Do I need special tools or equipment when cleaning? What are the things I need to take note of?

You do not need any special equipment when cleaning your Honda hood, although a pressure washer can considerably quicken the process. Make sure not to drench the coil pack, distributor, alternator, and air cleaner. In addition, hose the engine bay one area at a time. Do not directly spray water on sensors and wires. After washing, use a clean towel to pat dry the components.

2. During my weekly cleaning, my Hondo hood just won't open. Everything appears to work. Why does it get stuck and what to do with this issue?

There are many causes for a stuck hood; it may be due to an accident, a faulty release mechanism, or some issues with the hood itself. If you did not get into any accident and everything seems to work fine, chances are, the stuck hood may be due to the accumulation of dirt, is rusted, or stiffened caused by the freezing weather. Whichever the case, do not force the stuck hood to open. Inspect the release latch or run the engine to heat up the frozen hinges. It is also helpful to ask for another set of hands to help you work on the hood.

3. Because of our dusty environment and dirt stock up, the release latch of my Honda hood gets broken. What are some maintenance procedures to undertake to prevent it from getting damage again?

Getting constant exposure to dusty elements can really damage the hood release. To prevent this from happening, you can regularly apply some wiper fluid to the hood release cable and check the tension frequently. It is best to use lubricants like motorcycle chain oil. This type of lubricant can prevent accumulation of dust, rust, and other debris, letting your Honda hood open and close easily.

4. An object fell on my Honda hood recently. Is it possible to repair the bent hood on my own? How to do it?

Depending on the severity of the dent, you can fix your bent Honda hood without getting help from a professional mechanic with just some basic tools. After removing the hood completely from the vehicle, you can gently hammer out the minor dents on a padded wide area. This will prevent the other side from getting scratch.

5. I want to personalize my Honda vehicle and I am thinking of changing the hood. What are the factors I have to consider when choosing the right hood?

Honda hoods come in different styles, special functions, material construction, and replacement options. Whether you choose an OEM or aftermarket hood, make sure to first determine which type of hood you want. Available types include flat type, which are the basic designs, the louvered and air extractor hoods, which help ventilate the engine, the ram air and cowl induction hoods that are suitable for performance use. You may also consider the material construction of the hood, whether you prefer the traditional steel construction, aluminium, carbon fiber, or fiberglass.