WTB: OEM Honda Fluids
12-26-2003 | 01:17 PM
#16
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Re: WTB: OEM Honda Fluids
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> I would advise you to buy it from the parts department of a Honda
> dealership. You might ask the supervisor of the parts department if there
> are any local shops that sell the proper kinds of fluids that you need.
> Those employees make the same amount of money whether or not they sell you
> something.
Hi Bill,
Just want to add my own data point: This is not true of all car dealerships'
parts departments. The parts guys often make money on commission. Often most or
even all their salary is commission.
Do you know for a fact that all Honda Dealers' Parts people are paid a flat
rate, without regard to parts sales?
> I've gotten some excellent advice from the supervisor of the
> local parts department at the Honda dealership.
Parts clerks certainly can be very knowledgeable, and are not necessarily
pushing the most expensive part. Some know good counsel is as or more likely to
bring customers back, even if the part they are selling at the moment is the
less expensive version. On the other hand, some dealership owners will fire
Parts Department managers and assistant managers who don't sell enough. It's a
cutthroat business. The service and parts departments are barely a step above
the car salesmen when it comes to lying to make a sale, from what I've seen.
> I would advise you to buy it from the parts department of a Honda
> dealership. You might ask the supervisor of the parts department if there
> are any local shops that sell the proper kinds of fluids that you need.
> Those employees make the same amount of money whether or not they sell you
> something.
Hi Bill,
Just want to add my own data point: This is not true of all car dealerships'
parts departments. The parts guys often make money on commission. Often most or
even all their salary is commission.
Do you know for a fact that all Honda Dealers' Parts people are paid a flat
rate, without regard to parts sales?
> I've gotten some excellent advice from the supervisor of the
> local parts department at the Honda dealership.
Parts clerks certainly can be very knowledgeable, and are not necessarily
pushing the most expensive part. Some know good counsel is as or more likely to
bring customers back, even if the part they are selling at the moment is the
less expensive version. On the other hand, some dealership owners will fire
Parts Department managers and assistant managers who don't sell enough. It's a
cutthroat business. The service and parts departments are barely a step above
the car salesmen when it comes to lying to make a sale, from what I've seen.
12-26-2003 | 01:17 PM
#17
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Re: WTB: OEM Honda Fluids
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> I would advise you to buy it from the parts department of a Honda
> dealership. You might ask the supervisor of the parts department if there
> are any local shops that sell the proper kinds of fluids that you need.
> Those employees make the same amount of money whether or not they sell you
> something.
Hi Bill,
Just want to add my own data point: This is not true of all car dealerships'
parts departments. The parts guys often make money on commission. Often most or
even all their salary is commission.
Do you know for a fact that all Honda Dealers' Parts people are paid a flat
rate, without regard to parts sales?
> I've gotten some excellent advice from the supervisor of the
> local parts department at the Honda dealership.
Parts clerks certainly can be very knowledgeable, and are not necessarily
pushing the most expensive part. Some know good counsel is as or more likely to
bring customers back, even if the part they are selling at the moment is the
less expensive version. On the other hand, some dealership owners will fire
Parts Department managers and assistant managers who don't sell enough. It's a
cutthroat business. The service and parts departments are barely a step above
the car salesmen when it comes to lying to make a sale, from what I've seen.
> I would advise you to buy it from the parts department of a Honda
> dealership. You might ask the supervisor of the parts department if there
> are any local shops that sell the proper kinds of fluids that you need.
> Those employees make the same amount of money whether or not they sell you
> something.
Hi Bill,
Just want to add my own data point: This is not true of all car dealerships'
parts departments. The parts guys often make money on commission. Often most or
even all their salary is commission.
Do you know for a fact that all Honda Dealers' Parts people are paid a flat
rate, without regard to parts sales?
> I've gotten some excellent advice from the supervisor of the
> local parts department at the Honda dealership.
Parts clerks certainly can be very knowledgeable, and are not necessarily
pushing the most expensive part. Some know good counsel is as or more likely to
bring customers back, even if the part they are selling at the moment is the
less expensive version. On the other hand, some dealership owners will fire
Parts Department managers and assistant managers who don't sell enough. It's a
cutthroat business. The service and parts departments are barely a step above
the car salesmen when it comes to lying to make a sale, from what I've seen.
12-27-2003 | 12:06 PM
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
12-27-2003 | 12:06 PM
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
12-27-2003 | 12:06 PM
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
12-27-2003 | 12:06 PM
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
Thanks for all the information Caroline. The 98 Civic may use 10w30 or
10w40 as a temporary replacement for MTF.
TB
12-27-2003 | 01:06 PM
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
Bad advice
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
12-27-2003 | 01:06 PM
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
Bad advice
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
12-27-2003 | 01:06 PM
#24
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
Bad advice
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
12-27-2003 | 01:06 PM
#25
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Re: OEM Honda Fluids
Bad advice
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
> > Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
> > Fluid, etc.)?
>
> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
stuff to
> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>
> > Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
an
> > aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
but
> > what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
> > either way?
>
> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
car's
> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
not done
> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
OEM
> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
orange
> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
engines
> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
also plan
> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
years or
> 20,000 miles.
>
> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
half
> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
system
> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>
> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
the MTF
> affects the clutch all that much).
>
> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>
> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
even if
> you don't plan to buy)
>
> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>
> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>
>
12-27-2003 | 03:54 PM
#26
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Posts: n/a
Re: OEM Honda Fluids
On 12/27/03 12:06, in article rSjHb.12597$9W5.7980@fe2.texas.rr.com, "JDS"
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
12-27-2003 | 03:54 PM
#27
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Posts: n/a
Re: OEM Honda Fluids
On 12/27/03 12:06, in article rSjHb.12597$9W5.7980@fe2.texas.rr.com, "JDS"
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
12-27-2003 | 03:54 PM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OEM Honda Fluids
On 12/27/03 12:06, in article rSjHb.12597$9W5.7980@fe2.texas.rr.com, "JDS"
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
12-27-2003 | 03:54 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OEM Honda Fluids
On 12/27/03 12:06, in article rSjHb.12597$9W5.7980@fe2.texas.rr.com, "JDS"
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
<jds010@aol.com> wrote:
> Bad advice
Mostly out of curiousity, could you elaborate on which advice is bad and why
it is bad advice? What would the good advice be?
Jason
>
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:rUZGb.20246$Pg1.3045@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>> "Tera Baap" <Tera@Kiska.Baap.com> wrote
>>> Anyone know of a site that sells OEM Honda Fluids (Coolant, MTF, Brake
>>> Fluid, etc.)?
>>
>> Last year I tried to locate an online site for OEM Honda coolant but then
>> someone here pointed out to me that shipping a gallon container of the
> stuff to
>> an individual residence probably violates laws. A phone call to one online
>> company confirmed that they do not ship coolant.
>>
>>> Also, should I replace my fluids with OEM stuff or does anyone suggest
> an
>>> aftermarket fluid. I understand that I should stick with OEM Coolant,
> but
>>> what about stuff like MTF and Brake fluid? Would it make a difference
>>> either way?
>>
>> The consensus here does seem to be that OEM coolant will preserve your
> car's
>> water pump better (especially the shaft bearings?). My water pumps have
> not done
>> well on green Prestone and the like, so this reinforces the viewpoint that
> OEM
>> coolant is better. Yet I do happen to be experimenting right now with the
> orange
>> Dex anti-freeze, as the Dex company says it's good for aluminum-based
> engines
>> and Japanese imports. After a year and 17,000 miles, so far so good. I
> also plan
>> to start changing out the coolant more often than recommended, like two
> years or
>> 20,000 miles.
>>
>> I bought Honda power steering fluid at an Autozone last year and added a
> half
>> cup or so. No problems so far. I have had Firestone shops flush my brake
> system
>> a few times, and I don't think they use anything special for brake fluid.
>>
>> What's your manual say for manual transmission fluid (MTF)? My 1991 Civic
>> requires just a certain weight of motor oil. I use Pennzoil. Never had any
>> problems. The car has its original clutch after 150,000 miles (not that
> the MTF
>> affects the clutch all that much).
>>
>> Sites for Honda parts that might have what you want:
>>
>> http://www.honda-auto-parts-wholesale.com/
>>
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm (great drawings of parts,
> even if
>> you don't plan to buy)
>>
>> http://www.hparts.com/part.html
>>
>> http://www.ahmotor.com/
>>
>>
>
>
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