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166 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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Replying to: sniders16 (Dec 30, 2007 8:20 am) Actually on page 233 of my 2008 manual, it has a section on Synthetic Oil and says it can be used. It says to still follow the change intervals on the information display. My Honda dealer didn't have synthetic oil when I first started going to them 5 years ago, but they said I could bring it in and they would pour it in when they did the servicing. So I buy what I want and I don't have to pay any dealer mark-up on the oil itself. |
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Replying to: perlster (Dec 01, 2007 9:29 am)
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Replying to: perlster (Jan 16, 2008 11:18 am) (copied from wiki.answers.com): 1. Open the glove box and look in the top corners of the back wall. There should be a button or flexible area which you can pull in on each side. ( The box will fall open so be sure to empty it first!) 2. Behind the glove box you will see the fan housing and directly above that is the air filter tray. Find the tabs which allow you to remove the air filter and pull straight back towards you. The old filter lifts right out. 3. Insert the new filter (there should be arrows on the filter and on the tray indicating air flow direction). There is a raised lip on the inside of the tray. Make sure that the last rib on each end of the filter hooks over this lip to keep the filter expanded so air doesn't just blow around it. 4. Slide the filter tray back into place until it clicks. 5. Raise the glove box back into place. You will probably have to push the buttons in the corners again to get the box closed. |
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Replying to: perlster (Dec 01, 2007 9:29 am) What the manual refers to as an air cleaner element is more commonly referred to as an engine air filter. It is located near the battery. You'll see a box with four clips. Two on front, two on the right. Unlatch each clip. Lift the top of the box up and pull it forward and up out of the way. You will see the air filter. Simply remove the air filter, drop the new one in place. Replace the box securely and latch all 4 clips and you're done. |
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I have an 07 Civic LX purchased 11/07 currently at 15,200 miles. I had an oil change today at the dealer who "suggested" the following also needs to be done, Oil system flush ($125), front and rear brake service ($114), balance all four tires ($70) and replace cabin filters ($106). This is my first Honda, but I have never had the oil flushed on any of my previous model vehicles. The tires were rotated previously, do they need balancing at 15k? Should I do the brake service (??). I will buy the cabin air filters online for about $25-30 each and replace myself. I believe it takes two? Any thoughts on the other things mentioned. Thanks all, love the forums and my Civic.
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Replying to: robert8 (Jan 28, 2008 11:29 am) It sounds like a scam to me. The only thing that you mentioned that is a part of the Civic maintenance is the cabin air filters. If it's time to change those you will see a #2 on your maintenance minder. Although you may change it at 15,000 miles according to the following: "Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)." What do they mean by brake service? Are they changing any pads? If so, usually the front pads need changing way before the rear pads. $114 is a low price for a dealership to change all 4 wheels, so I bet they're not doing much for "brake service". You can get your tires balanced for a lot less at a tire place, if you thought they needed it---for example if they're wearing unevenly. But again, tire balancing is not a standard procedure for Civic maintenance and neither is oil system flush. If you have a different Honda dealer in your area, I'd suggest taking it to them for future maintenance. The Honda dealer that I use, always just does exactly what the manual says and never asks to do anything additional. If they're already hitting you up additional maintenance at 15,000 miles it could be a sign that they'll get a lot worse as you need to do more maintenance. |
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Replying to: robert8 (Jan 28, 2008 11:29 am) A Honda if not ill treated/driven can go its WHOLE life without a oil systems flush. Unless you are an habitual brake abuser, you can look forward to app 100,000 on your brake pads and rotors. |
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Replying to: robert8 (Jan 28, 2008 11:29 am) Best Regards, Shipo |
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I have a new 2007 Civic and the dealer tells me that the oil change should be done every 5000 miles. I have always changed the oil oil my cars at 3000 miles but the dealership tells me it is a waste of money. My local oil change place tells me that Honda likes to tell you 5000 so it can generate business with future engine problems - but does my oil change guy just want to generate additional business from me. Any thoughts?
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Replying to: larryde3 (Feb 04, 2008 12:01 pm) Your Civic is equipped with an oil life monitor (OLM), and that monitor will tell you the percentage of life remaining for the oil in your engine. Honda (and many other manufacturers as well) have spent tens of millions of dollars proving out these OLM systems, and the work quite well. Follow its advice and your engine will last hundreds of thousands of miles.  Best Regards, Shipo |
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