Honda Legend Engine Issues: Metal in Oil & Power Loss

Hey there! I have some experience with cars, and this sounds really familiar. I had a similar issue with my 2005 Honda Accord back then. The symptoms you're describing match exactly what I went through, rough running, power loss, and those concerning metal bits in the oil. Took it to my regular workshop, and it turned out to be a defective valve servomotor. The whole repair, including parts and labor, set me back about 405 Euro. The mechanic had to replace the servomotor unit completely. After the fix, the car ran like new again! But before jumping to conclusions, could you share a bit more about, how many miles/kilometers are on your Legend? Have you noticed any oil leaks? When was your last oil change? Does the rough running happen more when the engine is cold or warm? This info would help compare our situations better and maybe give you more specific advice.

Thanks for sharing your experience! My Legend has 146,598 KM on the clock. No oil leaks that I can spot, and I just had my service done last month. The rough running is actually worse when the engine's warm, especially after about 15-20 minutes of driving. Never had these issues before. The repair cost you mentioned sounds reasonable if it turns out to be the same problem. Did your mechanic mention anything about preventative measures for the future? Really hoping it won't be anything more serious!

Hey again! Yeah, your symptoms sound even more similar to what I experienced now that you've shared those details. My Accord had about 150,000 KM when this happened, so we're in the same ballpark. The warm engine issue particularly rings a bell, that's exactly how mine acted up. When the servomotor starts failing, it tends to get worse as everything heats up. My mechanic explained that the heat affects the electronic components in the servomotor, making the symptoms more noticeable. About preventative measures, actually, yes! My mechanic recommended more frequent oil changes (every 7,500 KM instead of 10,000) and using high-quality synthetic oil. He said it helps reduce stress on the valve timing system. Also suggested listening for any unusual ticking sounds during startup, apparently, that's often an early warning sign. Since the repair, I've followed his advice and haven't had any similar issues for the past 2 years. Just make sure you get it checked soon, I waited a bit too long and those metal shavings in the oil can cause additional damage if left unchecked. The repair was definitely worth it, car's been running smooth as silk since then. Let me know how it goes when you get it checked out!

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! It's super helpful to hear from someone who went through the same thing, especially since our cars had similar mileage when the problem showed up. I'll definitely get it checked out this week, don't want to risk any more damage with those metal bits floating around in there. I really appreciate the maintenance tips about the oil changes and using synthetic oil. Makes total sense about the heat affecting the servomotor too, explains why it's acting up more after warm-up. I'll keep an ear out for those ticking sounds you mentioned from now on. I feel much more confident about getting this fixed now, knowing it worked out well for you. I'll give my mechanic a heads-up about checking the servomotor specifically. Will probably go ahead with more frequent oil changes too once it's fixed, seems like good insurance against future problems. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience! I'll let you know what my mechanic finds once I get it looked at.