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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [yen_s_liu]
by elroy5
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May 20, 2009 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: yen_s_liu (May 20, 2009 5:55 pm)
You could try another Lawyer. This Lawyer obviously doesn't think your case is strong enough to win.
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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [yen_s_liu]
by jmillerjmiller
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May 21, 2009 (12:54 pm)
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Replying to: yen_s_liu (May 20, 2009 5:55 pm)
Filing a lawsuit and taking it through a trial is very expensive. About twelve years ago I looked into suing my previous homes builder over a water issue in the basement. The lawyer said that I would need to put up about $10K as a retainer to cover getting it through trial. After the trial, if you win you can request the costs be placed on the defendant, but the inverse is also true should you loose.
Quite often you will read that in the case of a car company, they will make the person take it all the way, then offer a settlement right before the court date for the trial (if you look to have a good case). Sadly it is cheaper and easier to fix it yourself than sue, unless there is a small claims court you can use instead. I envy people that have a lawyer in their family when it comes to this stuff.
The normal cure for this issue is to trade it in with a moderate layer of road dirt at night.
The paint on my car has a couple pinhead size areas under the clear coat with no color, and a thin white circle around it - from what I can find online they are probably 'solvent pops' on mine.
The jury is out on my car in general, but it feels more 'americarish' than I like - I miss the old low dash, and the better build quality on the older ones.
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Re: oil change [edk57] oil consumption 2008 accord v6 [rbbrick]
by edk57
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May 27, 2009 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: rbbrick (Feb 17, 2009 7:28 pm)
Roger,
How the new block is working for you? Did the oil consumption issue fixed. My car is at the dealer now to replace the short block, should I be aware of any issues when its time for me to pick it up. Thanks
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Re: oil change [edk57] oil consumption 2008 accord v6 [rbbrick] [edk57]
by rbbrick
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May 27, 2009 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: edk57 (May 27, 2009 9:39 am)
Yes I have 6800 miles on the new short block and heads. Slight oil consumption 1/2 quart in 3200 miles.... it should get better over time.. But runs better than the old one more torque and smooth.
I broke it in carefully during first 600 miles - no jack rabbit starts or high revs over 3500 rpms
Thats about it .
Roger
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2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement
by guitar4him
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May 27, 2009 (10:55 am)
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I need to replace the wipers on my 2008 Accord. There is some kind of weird cover over most of the wiper....they aren't exposed like most other vehicles. Anybody changed theirs yet who could offer some tips as to how to remove the covers without damaging them?
Ken
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by mrbill1957
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May 27, 2009 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 27, 2009 10:55 am)
It sounds like you have "winter blades" on your car. If so, you need to replace the whole assembly, not just the rubber wiper part. If you do an online search on "Trico winter blades" you will find pictures to verify that's what you have.
Mrbill
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [mrbill1957]
by guitar4him
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May 28, 2009 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (May 27, 2009 1:48 pm)
I looked up the Trico winter blades that you suggested. This is not what is on my 2008 Accord. I've been changing wipers blades on cars for 30 years. What's on my Accord is unlike anything I've ever encountered before. The carrier for the blades is plastic and is in several sections. I'm still at a loss as to how to approach a replacement.
Ken
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by mrbill1957
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May 28, 2009 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 28, 2009 3:18 pm)
There is also a "beam blade" which looks like a frameless blade. I see Trico shows pics of them on their web site. Try www.tricoproducts.com and select the Neoform or Innovision blade.
Good luck
Mrbill
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by rkirchoff
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May 28, 2009 (7:40 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 28, 2009 3:18 pm)
I have an 08 accord ex-l v6 and when my wipers needed changed, I opted for the new Rain-X wiper called Latitude, http://www.rainx.com/ , and I am extremely happy with them although they are a bit pricey. I installed them in less than 1 minute each.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [mrbill1957]
by jhinsc
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May 28, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (May 27, 2009 1:48 pm)
Did you try the Honda dealer? I'm sure they'll replace the blade inserts for a modest sum. The Rain-X website has their Lattitude blades priced at $39 before shipping/tax. It will be less at the dealer.
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