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#2435 of 2482 Where are all the Prelude owners? by shmang Feb 04, 2009 (6:36 pm)
It seems Prelude is gone - there are virtually only 2 5th gen. available: Mine and nyccarguy. I guess we are the 2 lucky ones.   Since I have 2 cars to alter on a daily basis, I plan to keep the Prelude at least until 2015 - Yes, another 6 years. By then, everyone will be asking me: Man, what car is that? Do you put on an after market body on an Accord or RSX?
#2436 of 2482 yeah by nyccarguy Feb 04, 2009 (8:26 pm)
it looks like we are the last of the mohegans. We've got to keep it going.   Have you switched motor oil from the factory reccomended 5w 30? My next oil change (soon as I've got 107K miles), I'm switching over to 10w 40. Replies to this message: shmang (Feb 05, 2009 8:11 am)
#2437 of 2482 Re: yeah [nyccarguy] by shmang Feb 05, 2009 (8:11 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Feb 04, 2009 8:26 pm) Why using 10W-40. Yes, it is over 100K, but mine still runs perfect (I would assume yours are the same). Switch to heavy grade oil is to prevent over heat or leakage - which is not typical for Honda engines.   Most new Honda use 5w-20, so I tried to mix 5w-30 (3qts) with 5w-20 (to top it off) about 30k ago and it works fine. As long as you do not have any carbon build up - you won't as long as you use good gas (91+ Octane and name brand) and do some highway speed long (20+ miles) drive from time to time.   But, if you have minor leakage or other engine related symptoms, you could try 10w-30 to see how it fix the problem - I doubt it will help any unless it is seal related.   Now, my Prelude took an early retirement and only need to work 1-2 days per week, so hopefully, it will last for a long time.
#2438 of 2482 10 w40 by nyccarguy Feb 05, 2009 (9:06 pm)
There is a guy at the local auto parts store that used to have a Prelude that knows WAY more about cars than I do. His car had a boat load of miles on it (I think it wa a '99) and it got stolen from his garage. He recommended I do it. That's what he did with his Prelude.   My car doesn't leak any oil, the engine is remarkably clean, but it does burn oil. A little more than a quart every 3K miles. Replies to this message: shmang (Feb 09, 2009 10:41 am) preludefan (May 15, 2009 6:46 am) shmang (May 15, 2009 12:04 pm) preludefan (May 15, 2009 5:51 pm) and 11 more...
#2439 of 2482 Re: 10 w40 [nyccarguy] by shmang Feb 09, 2009 (10:41 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Feb 05, 2009 9:06 pm) but it does burn oil. A little more than a quart every 3K miles.   Well, I know some says that the 5th gen. burns oil. Since mine does not, so I am not sure what is the problem. Maybe due to the high RPM? seal? If that is the case, the 10-W40 might help. Give it a shot and see what the result is. But, according to the user's manual, 10-W40 will not provide as near the level of protection at start up (vs. 5-W30).   Good luck though.
#2440 of 2482 Re: grbeck [himiler] by h4lhonda Apr 01, 2009 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: himiler (Dec 16, 2002 4:31 am) ahhh, cryo treatment only affects the hardness (abrasion resistance) of the rotor and does nothing for its heat tolerances, one i know this because i have used power slots cryo rotors... two i am a mechanical engineer... what is needed are HEAT TREATED rotors which no one makes, a whole new fixed caliper system, or try DBA discs which are supposed to be very good heat at dissipation which i have never tried but look very logical.... i am not discounting caliper freeze or the fact that you are not using appropriate pads (since different pads make their peak Co-efficient of friction at different levels) if your using one that peaks at extreme temps all your doing it heating up the rotor till the pad works and once the pad starts to bite your way past the temp range for the rotor and its warping... you need a pad that peaks friction levels at very low temps aka a pad with alot of bite (or torque)...i own a bb6... hope this helps!!!!!
#2441 of 2482 What is the Best Cold Air Intake for my Lude by tybran Apr 03, 2009 (5:25 pm)
I have a 97 Honda Prelude. I want to install a cold air intake. What is the best intake for my car and how much should I expect to pay.
#2442 of 2482 7 years by nyccarguy Apr 27, 2009 (5:20 pm)
7 years ago today (4/27/02) I took delivery of my Prelude. 110,000 miles later and I'm still smiling. Replies to this message: shmang (Apr 28, 2009 6:03 pm) nyccarguy (Apr 28, 2009 6:44 pm) preludefan (May 15, 2009 6:51 am)
#2443 of 2482 Re: 7 years [nyccarguy] by shmang Apr 28, 2009 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Apr 27, 2009 5:20 pm) Mine is 10 years on 4/12/09 with 113K miles and up to today, I have no regret on my decision back then. Sure, it is not perfect, but it fit me need (sporty, great handling with plenty of power and a head turner. The most important thing - reliable). In my 10 years of ownership, the only thing (other than regular maintenance) that I did to my car is: Replace the front struts and that's it. I will expect to get another 5-10 years of service out of it - if I am going to keep it, that is. Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Apr 28, 2009 6:44 pm) preludefan (May 15, 2009 6:51 am)
#2444 of 2482 Re: 7 years [shmang] by nyccarguy Apr 28, 2009 (6:44 pm)
Replying to: shmang (Apr 28, 2009 6:03 pm) Very cool.   I plan to keep my Prelude as a daily driver for at least another 3 years, until it is 10 years old.   Right now my short list for my next vehicle are:   MINI Cooper S - Black/Black 6 speed manual BMW 135i - Space Grey/Red Leather 6 speed manual Porsche Cayenne S - I'd have to pick this up as a CPO or DEMO, the only car I'd ever consider driving that's an automatic.   How's your M45 doing? Replies to this message: preludefan (May 15, 2009 6:51 am)

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