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#506 of 542 2009 Civic Lower Instrument Panel by jogousa Sep 09, 2009 (12:12 pm)
Does anyone know how to remove/replace the lower instrument panel/cluster (the one with A/C outlets)? I know there is just one screw to remove under the dash but one has to remove a panel to access it - and then the whole thing just pulls out towards the steering wheel, right?
#507 of 542 2009 civic lx auto by weve Sep 28, 2009 (7:27 pm)
2 questions: 1. My mpg has been slowly rising since new; I have 11,000 mi and am getting 34 mpg (was about 30 when new). Honda service tech said the engines are very tight and take at least 10,000 mi to 'loosen up'. I drive mainly hwy, 65 mph, and try to keep my rpm at starts at 3000 or lower. What mpg can I expect and when will it happen? 2. Will a K&N air filter help? Anyone had good or bad experiences with this filter?   Thanks! Replies to this message: jogousa (Sep 29, 2009 2:56 am) thegraduate (Sep 29, 2009 4:55 am)
#509 of 542 Re: 2009 civic lx auto [weve] by jogousa Sep 29, 2009 (2:56 am)
Replying to: weve (Sep 28, 2009 7:27 pm) I've read an article written by a technician with experience in that field that K&N filters are not good for engines because they deposit trace of oil in intake manifolds (because K&N filters are oiled). It is better to decrease air filter replacements periods with regular OEM or aftermarket filters say from 10,000 to 5,000 miles periods - or shorter, depending on climate and environment, where you mostly drive. Air filters replacements are as important as oil and oil filter replacements. For oil, I use Mobil 1 extended service synthetic oil. 2009 Civic Sedan EX-L 10,500 miles / average combined city/highway 33 MPG 2009 VW Jetta Tdi Sportwagen 6,900 miles / average 34 MPG city driving Replies to this message: thegraduate (Sep 29, 2009 4:55 am)
#510 of 542 Re: 2009 civic lx auto [jogousa] by thegraduate Sep 29, 2009 (4:55 am)
Replying to: jogousa (Sep 29, 2009 2:56 am) Unless you live in a dusty climate, changing your air filter more than once every 30k miles or so is going to be a waste of money.
#511 of 542 LX automatic shifting by rbuckley Oct 04, 2009 (1:19 pm)
I have a 2009 civic LX with only 1000 miles on it and when I slow to a normal stop the transmission "thumps" into first gear and on occasion lurches forward slightly.I took it back to the dealer and he says this "normal" for the electronic transmission. Has anyone experienced the same thing and if so how did you fix it or is this really "normal".I am a bit skeptical. Replies to this message: jogousa (Oct 04, 2009 2:01 pm) thegraduate (Oct 04, 2009 6:14 pm) diamondsnrust (Oct 20, 2009 2:22 pm) diamondsnrust (Oct 20, 2009 2:24 pm) targettuning (Oct 21, 2009 5:20 am)
#512 of 542 Re: LX automatic shifting [rbuckley] by jogousa Oct 04, 2009 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: rbuckley (Oct 04, 2009 1:19 pm) Hmmm - not sure if that would be considered "normal". I have 2009 EX-L Civic and I don't have those symptoms. I am not an expert in that field but it would not hurt to get a "second" opining, perhaps from a reputable transmission shop (other than the selling dealer even though the car is still under warranty). Or, if you live in town, where there is more than one Honda dealer, have it checked at a different dealership than where you originally bought the car. You can also call your regional Honda Tech. Center - they have factory techs that travel from dealer to dealer and help the franchise dealers with problems that they cannot properly diagnosed themselves. Sometimes (I have that done with Range Rover a few years back) the factory tech. rep will meet you at a designated dealership and looks at the problem himself. I would also check the transmission fluid level (while the car is running obviously) and also, if it looks normal and is not "foamy or bubbly".
#513 of 542 Re: LX automatic shifting [rbuckley] by thegraduate Oct 04, 2009 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: rbuckley (Oct 04, 2009 1:19 pm) If you are near a Civic dealer, ask to drive a different Civic with an automatic (new or used, shouldn't matter) and see if your car stands out as being more rough. Just a thought.   Good luck.
#514 of 542 2009 Civic offers by mazdanut Oct 18, 2009 (3:18 am)
I looked at a 2009 Civic LX-S yesterday. I got a quote that seemed very reasonable. When I then inquired about the current financing specials, 1.9 for 24 - 36 months and 2.9 for 60 months I was told that if I wanted to take advantage of this offer the price would be $750.00 more as Honda was offering $750 dealer cash OR the finance specials. This sounded reasonable and I assumed I had missed this when I looked at the specials available on Honda's site. When I got home and looked though I could find nothing about this.   Does this seem like an honest omission on the dealer's part or a price bait and switch?   TIA Replies to this message: jogousa (Oct 18, 2009 4:16 am)
#515 of 542 Re: 2009 Civic offers [mazdanut] by jogousa Oct 18, 2009 (4:16 am)
Replying to: mazdanut (Oct 18, 2009 3:18 am) This sounds "fishy"to me. If they want 750 more and they get "dealer cash" 750 - that would be a wash out. What are they talking about? You can find official Honda's financing special offers on their website - there is no such things (about $ 750) mentioned there. The interest rate that you have mentioned is correct. I wouldn't pay the extra 750 that they are asking. Better yet, get your own financing. Best source would be a credit union car loan. If you are not a member, you can always join one. Credit unions have the best financing deals these days, far better than any banks and they want your "local" business.

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