CarFactBook Diagnostics V2.3

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Electrical

Won't start / hard starting

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Electrical

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Cooling

Overheating / running hot

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A/C / climate

A/C not cold

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Suspension / steering

Vibration / shaking

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Brakes

Brake problem

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Hybrid / EV system

Hybrid-system problem

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Fuel / emissions

Poor fuel economy

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Selected: Honda Vezel RU3 · 2013–2021

Structured checks

Work through observations, not guesses

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Safety first. If vibration is severe, steering control changes, or a tyre/wheel appears damaged, stop driving and have the vehicle inspected.
Check 1

Does the vibration happen while the vehicle is stationary?

Stationary versus road-speed vibration is a useful first split.

Check 2

Does vibration change with road speed?

A speed-related pattern is useful evidence for wheel/tyre/driveline inspection.

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Diagnostic summary

Further evidence required. 0 of 2 observations recorded.

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Honda Vezel RU3

Useful references for your exact car

These references relate to the selected symptom. They do not identify a faulty component or recommend replacing it. Confirm equipment, production period and source caveats for your individual car.

Verified facts

Engine oil capacity →

3.1 L without filter / 3.3 L with filter

Use the manual for the exact production period when selecting viscosity; Honda lists 0W-16, 0W-20 and 5W-30 among the applicable grades in this manual.

Honda Motor Co. · Verified 2026-09-28

Spark plug types →

NGK DILZKAR7C11S or DENSO DXE22HCR11S

Honda directs owners to the maintenance note for the replacement interval.

Honda Motor Co. · Verified 2026-10-01

Suspension layout — 2018 RU3 →

MacPherson front · axle-type rear

RU4 4WD uses a different rear layout and is not covered by this RU3 reference.

Honda Motor Co. · Verified 2026-10-02

Tire and wheel sizes →

215/60R16, 215/55R17 or 225/50R18, depending on trim

The fitted size depends on trim and production period. Confirm the tire placard on the vehicle before replacing tires or wheels.

Honda · Verified 2026-09-27

Tire pressure →

220/200, 220/210 or 230/200 kPa front/rear depending on factory tire size

Match the pressure to the tire size and trim on the vehicle. The driver-door tire placard remains the final check.

Honda Motor Co. · Verified 2026-09-28

Wheel bolt-hole count →

5 holes

Confirm aftermarket wheel compatibility with the exact vehicle and wheel manufacturer.

Honda · Verified 2026-10-06

Wheel hub diameter →

64 mm

Confirm aftermarket wheel compatibility with the exact vehicle and wheel manufacturer.

Honda · Verified 2026-10-06

Wheel interface — 2018 Hybrid →

PCD 114.3 mm · 64 mm hub · 5 holes · 55 mm inset

Wheel diameter and rim width still depend on trim; confirm the fitted wheel and tire placard.

Honda · Verified 2026-10-02

Wheel PCD →

114.3 mm

Confirm aftermarket wheel compatibility with the exact vehicle and wheel manufacturer.

Honda · Verified 2026-10-06

Step-by-step guides

How to Check Honda Vezel RU3 Tire Pressure →

Check RU3 tyre pressure without applying the wrong value across its different factory tyre configurations.

Easy · 5–10 minutes

RU3 factory tyre configurations use different pressure values. The individual vehicle placard overrides a general reference.

Maintenance

Documented service references; your service history determines what is due.

Tyre-pressure service reference

Condition based

Use the owner-manual pressure for the fitted factory tyre size: 220/200, 220/210 or 230/200 kPa front/rear.

No replacement/check interval is inferred here; use the individual vehicle placard as the final pressure reference.

Honda VEZEL Hybrid owner manual — lighting and maintenance ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Wheel fitment service reference

Condition based

When replacing wheels on the cited 2018 Vezel, match the Honda wheel interface: 114.3 mm PCD, 64 mm hub, five holes and 55 mm inset; rim width depends on wheel diameter and trim.

No replacement interval is implied. Confirm the vehicle’s fitted wheel, tire placard and grade before purchase.

Honda VEZEL 2018 Archive — Tire & Wheel Specifications ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Full exact-car maintenance schedule →

Parts / fitment

Reference specifications, not a shopping list or proof that these parts need replacement. Fitment conditions still apply.

Spark plug types

NGK DILZKAR7C11S or DENSO DXE22HCR11S

Honda directs owners to the maintenance note for the replacement interval.

Honda Motor Co. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-01

Spark plugs

NGK DILZKAR7C11S or DENSO DXE22HCR11S

Honda specifies iridium plugs. Confirm engine/chassis and use the maintenance note for replacement timing.

Honda Motor Co. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-01

Engine oil service quantity

3.1 L without filter / 3.3 L with filter

Exact RU3 hybrid owner-manual service quantity. Use the vehicle/manual specification for the individual production configuration.

Honda Motor Co. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Amplitude-reactive dampers — 2018

Front and rear · standard on all types

Generation/equipment-period reference; replacement part numbers are not inferred.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Suspension architecture — RU3

MacPherson front · axle-type rear

Exact FF/RU3 layout in the cited Honda table; RU4 4WD uses a different rear suspension.

Honda Motor Co. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Factory rim width

16/17-inch: 7J · 18-inch: 7.5J

18-inch 7.5J applies to the cited Hybrid RS package; other trims use the documented 7J packages.

Honda source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Factory rim widths — 2018 Hybrid

16/17-inch wheels: 7J · 18-inch wheels: 7.5J

Trim-specific. Do not infer the 18-inch RS wheel onto other grades.

Honda source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Factory tyre-pressure reference

220/200, 220/210 or 230/200 kPa front/rear depending on factory tire size

Pressure depends on the factory tyre size; the individual vehicle placard is the final check.

Honda Motor Co. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Tire and wheel sizes

215/60R16, 215/55R17 or 225/50R18, depending on trim

The fitted size depends on trim and production period. Confirm the tire placard on the vehicle before replacing tires or wheels.

Honda source ↗ · Verified 2026-09-27

Wheel interface

PCD 114.3 mm · 64 mm hub · 5 holes · 55 mm inset

Honda’s 2018 archived FAQ reference. Confirm trim and fitted wheel before replacement.

Honda source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

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Reviewed repair evidence

Vibration / shaking

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