Why does the Honda Civic make a humming noise when running?

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LePaige
07/30/25 2:37am
Honda Civic makes a humming noise when running, mainly due to excessive engine carbon buildup or poor filtration. Here are the specific details about the Honda Civic: 1. Vehicle positioning: The Civic is a sporty A-class car under Honda, with dimensions of 4658mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1416mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. 2. Powertrain: The Civic is equipped with the SPORT-TURBO series turbocharged engine. The 220Turbo (1.5T) model has a maximum power of 130kW and a maximum torque of 220N•m, paired with a CVT transmission; the 180Turbo (1.0T) engine has a maximum power of 92kW and a peak torque of 173N·m, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or CVT transmission. 3. Suspension: The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension.
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