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well, on the Honda, 15% is when you are supposed to bring it in. Wiat until it hits 0, and it gets really annoying! But, there is simple procedure (in the owners manual) to reset the reminder by yourself. Of course, then you will be out of sync on it, but it is a lease that you are obviously not buying out, so no biggee! My '05 is pre reminder, so I have ended up on a 6 month/5K oil change schedule. Our Odyssey has one, and that ends up being about 6 months/6K. OT, I still need to get to the Lexus dealer to get my $100 gift card before it is too late! |
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Replying to: estocker (Feb 28, 2008 10:51 am) |
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Replying to: jmonroe (Feb 28, 2008 10:55 am) 
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Replying to: thenebean (Feb 28, 2008 12:57 pm) Mack
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Replying to: jmonroe (Feb 28, 2008 10:55 am) Of course, the dealer depends on revenue from services to pay the bills but I don't think anyone has a problem with the customers who wo work on their own cars. They DO get a kick out of the people who only bring the tough jobs to the dealer. They get a bigger kick out of the DIY er who botched a job up because they either didn't know what they were doing or used the wrong tools. The DIY er does the easy, "gravy" jobs using cheap aftermarket parts then wonders why his brakes squeal etc. Recently a guy tried to change his own oxygen sensor on his Civic. Now, these require a special socket that isn't available at Home Depot or Sears. Thse are also in there TIGHT! So this guy used the wrong socket and he managed to round off the edges of the O2 sensor. With his tail between his legs, he brought the car to us. Naturally, he brought his own discount store part with him. He had done such a job that we had to remove the exhaust manifold in order to remove the O2 sensor. About 200.00 in labor that he could have avoided. Not done yet...the cheapie O2 sensor went bad after two days so he got to pay for parts and labor a second time. Other people fail to replace crush washers when they change thier oil and overtighten the oil plug and they strip the pans etc.
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Replying to: mackabee (Feb 28, 2008 2:17 pm)
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Replying to: jmonroe (Feb 28, 2008 10:55 am) I would guess that there was possibly a transmission service, a fuel filter change , and lubing the ball joints and steering linkage if need be.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 28, 2008 12:04 pm) If you take five minutes and look in your owner's manual it'll show you how to turn that pesky light off. Most recently made cars have a similar system. I don't let mine go 7500 miles so I never see it.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 28, 2008 2:18 pm)
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Replying to: mackabee (Feb 28, 2008 2:22 pm)
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