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#6491 of 13114 clunking brake feeling? by zhengying Dec 18, 2003 (5:35 pm)
I got my 03 EX v6 w/3600mi, I only feel clunking brake during snow (when TCS is engaged), but recently whenever I push brake a bit harder, I can feel it, is it normal on all TCS equiped model, or Honda has quality problem?
#6492 of 13114 "clunking brakes.." by jebinc1 Dec 18, 2003 (5:43 pm)
That's your ABS doing its job.
#6493 of 13114 gregoryc1 / mikefm58 by stevem327 Dec 18, 2003 (6:30 pm)
Thanks for your kind words. I thought I'd see about 20 posts on here telling me what a moron I am to pay the extra money to have a Honda dealer do a simple oil change.   I have to admit though, it is tempting sometimes to stop at a Jiffy Lube place. They're cheap, convenient, have better hours than a dealer...but I just don't want to take the risk and have to go through all the hassle if they mess it up and something really gets damaged. Insurance companies, lawyers, phone calls...forget it. This 20/20 episode showed a Mercedes where the oil shop had managed to drop a loose screw into the crank case (and then resealed the case before the guy drove off). It caused over $7,000 worth of damage to the engine!   You pay more for service at a Honda dealership, but I look at it as a form of insurance. I let them do all the service and factory recommended maintenance, and if my transmission or engine dies at 99,000 miles...guess what? I did my part under the terms of the extended warranty and they gotta fix it.
#6494 of 13114 Stevem327-Oil Change by bburton3 Dec 18, 2003 (6:54 pm)
Don't know if the thought of changing your own oil even is a possibility-have done it in rain, snow and -25F but it is not difficult. I can change the oil and filter in less than 15 minutes on my 97 accord. On pre 04 accords you will need a floor jack and use a jack stand for safety. I have several 6 gallon plastic tanks with handles and when they get full-take them to a local repair place that burns motor oil for heating. They are real happy to see you a month or so into heating season. Am doing the get rid of the used oil bit this weekend with about 20 gallons of motor and tranny oil/fluid.
#6495 of 13114 Thanks, alcan. by lancerfixer Dec 18, 2003 (7:23 pm)
I'm feeling kinda dumb right now. A can of battery terminal cleaner seems to have done the trick. I'll keep you posted.
#6496 of 13114 Oil change by chucko3 Dec 18, 2003 (8:28 pm)
Believe or not. It costs more to have the oil changed at Jiffy Lube. Honda dealer charges $26 and changes (tax included). Jiffy charges $30+.
#6497 of 13114 Water pump and "heads" by cota99 Dec 18, 2003 (8:36 pm)
Hi. I took my car in to a local mechanic because the needle went all the way up to Hot. I was told by the mechanic that I need a new water pump and the "heads" need to be fixed (I don't know what that means, exactly.) I was quoted a price of $750. Is that too much? What is a fair price for that kind of work? By the way, the car is a 1996 Accord LX auto. with 130,000 miles. I always change the oil, and have a tune up done yearly. This car has given this struggling college student so many problems . Next time I buy a car, it won't be a Honda.
#6498 of 13114 re 6497 Water pump and "heads" by cota99 by bd21 Dec 18, 2003 (9:03 pm)
I'm assuming you have a 4 cylinder engine, which means you only have one head. When you overheat you car, many times the cause is a bad head gasket. Over heating can also damage the head, which is made out of aluminum. The the head has your valves, camshaft and spark plugs in it. Normally, the minimum maintenance for your problem would be to replace the head gasket and water pump. They may have to resurface the head too if is warped. $750 to get you up and running again is a fair price. Good luck.
#6499 of 13114 Re: Water pump and "heads" by chucko3 Dec 18, 2003 (9:54 pm)
Back in the late 80, when I overheated my Pontiac Sunbird, it cost me over $1500 to do the head gasket & the water pump. So $750 is a good price. At 130k miles if you haven't replaced the timing belt yet, it's better to do it now too.
#6500 of 13114 cota... by isellhondas Dec 19, 2003 (6:35 am)
If you continue to drive a car after it's overheating you will no doubt damage the engine in some way. It sounds like you blew a head gasket or warped the head.   This will happen on ANY make or model and not just a Honda.   And, I agree, the price sounds fair. Unless your timing belt is almost new I would have them change it while it's apart.

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