Up until I got my 2009 Civic, I would change oil in my cars every 3K miles. Now with the car's 'maintenance minder", it shows the oil life left which is 5-7K miles. If I REALLY can go by it, I have no problems. Just asking if it will wear the engine out quicker. thanks,

My 2006 accord V-6 Automatic makes very little noise when the turn signals are operating. Consequently, some times I don't turn them off when I should. My hand may be blocking the green arrow on the dash. Is there any way to increase the sound intensity so I will be more aware of when a...

Anyone have any special tips for this? I am struggling mightily with this for my front lower driver's side control arm on my 91 Civic LX, 176k miles. I heated the whole arm in the oven for about half an hour at 150 degrees F. I applied soap and then PB Blaster. I did not clean the control arm...

I posted last week about a 1994 Accord EX with 235K+ miles that needed suspension/alignment/steering work. It is tugging and jerking the wheel up to around 40Mph, then a had vibration around 50-55, then a constant vibration to about 80Mph. Any transition in speed will cause a vibrationa as well....

Before you condemn Fram filters, I just thought that you'd like to know that my OEM Honda filter --Made in Japan, says Made by FRAM! If it's good enough for original equipment for Honda, it's good enough for me!

I just had the automatic transmission in my 2001 Accord LX-V6 replaced under warranty. I'm at 90k miles, so I have only 10,000 more miles to go before I'm playing Russian roulette with the replacement transmission. I'm curious for real life experiences or scuttlebutt on how long these replacement...

Few days ago i replaced complete DPFI throttle body (the one with two injectors) with "new" junkyard part. The old one had worn throttle plate shaft that was sticking like hell and making my life miserable in stop and go traffic. Well the sticking is now gone but there are new problems that make...

On May 23, 10:26 am, "jp2express" > wrote: > I guess it boils down to the way each individual views things. > > I tend to think along the same lines as Jeremy: If the insides of the > transmission are fully automated, fluid controlled, and use a torque > converter...

Hello, I have been having this minor oil leak which I'm almost 85% sure is coming from the gasket of the oil filter. I have tried looking for leaks above the filter but can't see any. I also tried pulling off the existing filter and checking to see if an old gasket was stuck but all was...

Hi, I was hoping someone in this group might be able to help me. I have a Honda Civic that was originally imported into the UK from Cyprus. I have come to get its MOT certificate and was told I need a "Certificate of Conformity" as the car is not fitted with the required catalytic converter to...

Hey All, I have an 04 Accord EX Sedan and it needs 2 new tires in the front. Currently the OEM tire is the Michelin Energy MXV4 in a V rating. Is the V-rated tire required or can it e stepped down to a H rated tire with little or no loss of handling, safety, etc?

My 2003 Pilot took a pretty good hit in the front. Unibody intact, but quarter is panel is nasty. Looking for a good body shop in Dallas. Suggestions appreciated. (to the list, please) Gordon

I feel like I'm stirring the pot a little bit. I know this is a tough question... anyway, for a manual car, driving in the suburbs (not New York like traffic jam, but also not interstate highway all day long), you know, the usual 5-10 miles to work every day, groceries, gym, shopping, doctor, etc....

I have a 2000 accord and keep getting the check engine light, have had it checked 3 times and each time get the evap code. Does anyone know of any common problems regarding evap on 200- accord 4cyl? I've had the gas cap changed, 2 bypass valves leading to the tank, and 1 purge control solenoid...

I've been looking for an 06 accord 4 cyl with leather and navi in a 5 speed manual, I negociated between 2 different dealers and got the price down to 23,300. seems like a pretty good deal, what do you guys (and or gals, lets not be sexist) think about this?

Hondarinos: This is a follow up to my P0420 catalyst code. Luckily the Honda dealer confirmed the malfunction and a new cat. has been ordered and covered with the 8/80k emissions warranty. So now my MIL lamp is cycling on and off, in about ~100 mile intervals. Ideally I would drive another car...

I have a 89 accord, 190,000 miles and has been a great car, however, it has begun to be tempermental when it comes to starting. Today it started just fine, but after it was shut off for about 20 minutes and i tried to restart it would turn over and immediately quit. I thought it may be a vacuum...

I don't have a Honda Dealer close by. Can I go to my local hardware store to get a crush washer? Or is there something special about them, that they have to be bought at the Honda Dealer?

My 1999 Integra has an annoying problem which has yet to be diagnosed by Acura service. I'm about to make my 3rd trip there. Here are the symptoms: after the car has been driven for about 5 minutes and is put in park, the RPM's fluctuate between 1500 and 2000, back and forth, about once every...

I was told last week by my mechanic that my 94 Accord EX (4-cyl.) has a lower radiator hose that has a slow leak. I've been topping off the radiator every morning while waiting for payday to have it fixed. Meanwhile, last night my husband used my car. This morning I forgot to check the...