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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1998-2002) Maintenance and Repair
1936 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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i need to get an oil change and my brakes looked at. I searched this site for an hour now and can't find an answer so maybe you guys can help again! I think last time I took it in they had 30%/50% (front/back) left on them. Its been about a year since then. I am hearing a squealing so I think its time to have the front ones looked at at least. My questions: 1)How much does it cost to have the front or back pads replaced? 2)Should I get only honda parts? My old mechanic used only honda but this one will use aftermarket if I want. 3)Do I need honda parts for an oil change? I am all for using aftermarket if it is cheaper and not necessary to have OEM. What is the consensus out there?
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Replying to: channel121 (Jun 19, 2007 4:41 pm) |
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Replying to: channel121 (Jun 19, 2007 4:41 pm) -Honda is rather specific about antifreeze. I have read about how theirs has 'unique' compounds in it and protects better than others. I somewhat doubt this. But, for the relative small cost of a couple of gallons every 3 years or so, I will probably buy Honda. -Any other quality brand of brake pads/shoes, oil and air filters, oil (does Honda have an oil refinery? I think not. Someone packages oil under their name.), wiper blades, etc, etc should be fine. If you get 50-75,000 miles and want to change the plugs, I would use what Honda specifies. Plugs with more and/or different electrodes are just marketing hype, and some do not give as good service as the recommended ones. -Oil. My 2002 and my current Ridgeline call for 5W-20. I asked my dealer what they use, and it is 10W-30, bulk oil. They don't even use what Honda recommends. I asked for 5W-20 Castrol and it cost me $1.25/quart more. This was for my one dealer oil change - because I just did not have time to do it myself, and it needed changed. Of course, I did not watch, and there is no way I will know what they poured in there... An name-brand oil, of the specific weight, with a name brand filter (but, I do not like Fram. They are cheaply built inside.) will give you good service for 5,000 or 6,000 mile.
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Replying to: bolivar (Jun 19, 2007 7:37 pm) |
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Well what happened was i did a code reading on a check engine light and it said that there was insufficent flow from the EGR valve. so I purchased a new one and about a week and a half later the check engine light came back on saying there was still insufficent air flow from the egr valve. I installed it correctly also replacing the gasket. any ideas?
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1)My mechanic told me I have leaking struts which would cost $451 to repair. He said that it should last another 1-2 months. I didn't notice anything wrong but I have trust in this mechanic. I looked around but it seems no one has answered this question. Is this the right price? 2)My SRS light comes on intermittently. The dealership told me that they can't do anything; that the airbag will still work. I read the service bulletin and it seems to address ONLY if the SRS is on permanently. I am worried it may be masking a larger issue. Does it need to be replaced (it has been replaced once or twice already back in 2002.)? Is the dealership giving me the run around? Is there page that lists normal honda repairs and the cost associated? I see the normal mileage repairs an such but nothing specific.
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Replying to: vtectuner90 (Jun 22, 2007 5:53 am) |
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Replying to: channel121 (Jun 22, 2007 1:11 pm)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Jun 22, 2007 1:33 pm) <BTW, have I told you how much I appreciate all the help you have given? My old mechainic used to tell me what was wrong, what to look for to prevent issues, what to not waste my money on, etc. He always wanted me to understand how my car worked. I think half was his love of hondas and the other half he wanted women to know how to take care of their cars and not be afraid. It's sad that I can now see how much he started ripping me off in the last few years(me: "my trannie's running funny"- him:"oh let me do a valve adjust for $2-300-----never mentioning the warranty issue). Wish there was somewhere to complain and warn others (I already complained to him about a minor thing and let's just say it didn't get any better). So thank you all!> |
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In addition to the struts leaking, the mechanic neglected to tell me on the phone that my "cam and crank seals are leaking with drive belts replaced (Est. $542)." I saw that on the receipt just now. Ok, if I just had those replaced last week while getting a timing belt why in the world would they be leaking now? And wouldn't this be HIS problem to fix? I am starting to get really down since this 2000 Accord is running me $2000 in repairs this year. I never spent so much (or am being told to spend so much) $$$ for my civic and it was 10 years old.
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