reccomended maintence schedule
01-11-2007 | 06:47 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
In article <20070110222004732-0500@news1.news.adelphia.net>,
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
They don't. They recommend it based on YOUR driving habits--which are
monitored by the computer.
When the computer wasn't available to monitor things like this, all they
had was mileage. Now they can do it better.
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
They don't. They recommend it based on YOUR driving habits--which are
monitored by the computer.
When the computer wasn't available to monitor things like this, all they
had was mileage. Now they can do it better.
01-11-2007 | 06:47 AM
#17
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
In article <20070110222004732-0500@news1.news.adelphia.net>,
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
They don't. They recommend it based on YOUR driving habits--which are
monitored by the computer.
When the computer wasn't available to monitor things like this, all they
had was mileage. Now they can do it better.
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
They don't. They recommend it based on YOUR driving habits--which are
monitored by the computer.
When the computer wasn't available to monitor things like this, all they
had was mileage. Now they can do it better.
01-11-2007 | 06:49 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
In article <20070110222004732-0500@news1.news.adelphia.net>,
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
01-11-2007 | 06:49 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
In article <20070110222004732-0500@news1.news.adelphia.net>,
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
01-11-2007 | 06:49 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
In article <20070110222004732-0500@news1.news.adelphia.net>,
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
01-11-2007 | 06:49 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
In article <20070110222004732-0500@news1.news.adelphia.net>,
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
You didn't read it very clearly, did you?
They didn't say you can't or else they won't cover any warranty claims,
did they? THAT'S what's illegal.
They simply said that for proper performance, use Honda fluids. And,
aside from oil, they're right.
Of course, it's your car. Go right ahead and treat your new 2007
$20,000 toy like it's a '67 Impala. No one is stopping you.
01-12-2007 | 06:57 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
01-12-2007 | 06:57 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
01-12-2007 | 06:57 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
01-12-2007 | 06:57 AM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
>
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Check out http://www.high-road.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm for one
shop's maintenance recommendations. By the way, stay away from transmission
flushes. As noted in one of the other people noted, repeated drain and
refills with a short drive in between is the way to go.
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
One fluid which is critical that you use only Honda's fluid is the power
steering fluid. Use of other fluids will cause the seals in the steering
rack to leak. I've read reports that use of non-Honda ATF will cause
shifting problems. In addition, use of Honda's coolant will maximize the
life of the water pump seal.
Eric
01-12-2007 | 07:55 PM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote in news:20070110222004732-0500
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
01-12-2007 | 07:55 PM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote in news:20070110222004732-0500
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
01-12-2007 | 07:55 PM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote in news:20070110222004732-0500
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
01-12-2007 | 07:55 PM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
rpms0605@yahoo.com wrote in news:20070110222004732-0500
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
@news1.news.adelphia.net:
> Just bought a 2007 Civic. Real nice car but I don't particularly care
> for the Maintenance Minder feature. I prefer to know what mileagae they
> reccomend such repairs as flushing the transmission fluid or changing
> out the radiotor coolant or changing the air filter. Does anyone know
> what these mileage reccomendations are on a Honda?
Just what the Maintenance Minder says.
Of course, other than the very first oil change, there is absolutely
nothing to stop you from doing MORE maintenance than what the Minder wants.
The more the merrier. I like to do lots more than the manual says.
>
> Also, what's up with the owner's manual saying you can only use non-
> Honda fluids (such as tranny fluid, coolant, brake fluid) on a temporary
> basis. is there something special about Honda brake fluid? Isn't it
> illegal for a company to claim this?
Not in the slightest, so long as they can prove that damage will occur if
non-specified fluids are used.
Read the wording carefully. If they say Honda fluids SHOULD be used, it
means they'd like you to use their fluids, but it's not essential. If they
say Honda fluids MUST be used, well then that's gospel; the machinery is
designed in such a way that damage will occur with the use of incorrect
fluids.
Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
short-term -- use.
It must be said that Honda mechanical components enjoy extraordinarily long
lives when properly cared for. There are advantages to buying a car made by
a company obsessed with engineering.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
01-12-2007 | 08:20 PM
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Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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>
> Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
> short-term -- use.
>
Oh - like pilots peeing in the hydraulic reservoir when the gear won't pump
down!
Mike
news:Xns98B6CA73DD973tegger@207.14.116.130...
>
> Keep in mind that non-compliant fluids are often OK for emergency -- very
> short-term -- use.
>
Oh - like pilots peeing in the hydraulic reservoir when the gear won't pump
down!
Mike