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reccomended maintence schedule
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? 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? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
<rpms0605@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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? The intervals for changing these items depends on many factors. Like length of trips (did fluids get up to operating temperature) as an example. Will be different for everybody. I typically drive over 70 miles per trip. My intervals will be longer (mileage wise) between changes compared to a grocery getter that only goes 2 miles per trip and never gets up to operating temperature. Whose interval do you want to follow? Mine or the grocery getter? Or one that actually fits your useage? > 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? It's only an illegal claim if it isn't true. The tranny fluid for example has been proven time and again that using non-Honda fluid for any length of time causes issues and it takes 3 drain/refill/drive sequences to completely flush the system of the non-Honda fluids. So what about the statement is illegal? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
<rpms0605@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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? The intervals for changing these items depends on many factors. Like length of trips (did fluids get up to operating temperature) as an example. Will be different for everybody. I typically drive over 70 miles per trip. My intervals will be longer (mileage wise) between changes compared to a grocery getter that only goes 2 miles per trip and never gets up to operating temperature. Whose interval do you want to follow? Mine or the grocery getter? Or one that actually fits your useage? > 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? It's only an illegal claim if it isn't true. The tranny fluid for example has been proven time and again that using non-Honda fluid for any length of time causes issues and it takes 3 drain/refill/drive sequences to completely flush the system of the non-Honda fluids. So what about the statement is illegal? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
<rpms0605@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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? The intervals for changing these items depends on many factors. Like length of trips (did fluids get up to operating temperature) as an example. Will be different for everybody. I typically drive over 70 miles per trip. My intervals will be longer (mileage wise) between changes compared to a grocery getter that only goes 2 miles per trip and never gets up to operating temperature. Whose interval do you want to follow? Mine or the grocery getter? Or one that actually fits your useage? > 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? It's only an illegal claim if it isn't true. The tranny fluid for example has been proven time and again that using non-Honda fluid for any length of time causes issues and it takes 3 drain/refill/drive sequences to completely flush the system of the non-Honda fluids. So what about the statement is illegal? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
<rpms0605@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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? The intervals for changing these items depends on many factors. Like length of trips (did fluids get up to operating temperature) as an example. Will be different for everybody. I typically drive over 70 miles per trip. My intervals will be longer (mileage wise) between changes compared to a grocery getter that only goes 2 miles per trip and never gets up to operating temperature. Whose interval do you want to follow? Mine or the grocery getter? Or one that actually fits your useage? > 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? It's only an illegal claim if it isn't true. The tranny fluid for example has been proven time and again that using non-Honda fluid for any length of time causes issues and it takes 3 drain/refill/drive sequences to completely flush the system of the non-Honda fluids. So what about the statement is illegal? |
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? yes. do what it says in the owner manual. in your case, as explained by seth, use the highly expensive, sophisticated and thoroughly researched tool honda provide - the maint minder. > > 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? read the fine print - it's carefully worded and not illegal. in the case of power steering fluid and auto trans fluid, using anything other than honda fluids will cause you huge headaches since they /are/ proprietary blends. for coolant and brake fluid, use of the correct grade alternative is ok, but using an incorrect grade will cause problems. using honda fluids has a guaranteed outcome - satisfaction and reliability. your call. |
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? yes. do what it says in the owner manual. in your case, as explained by seth, use the highly expensive, sophisticated and thoroughly researched tool honda provide - the maint minder. > > 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? read the fine print - it's carefully worded and not illegal. in the case of power steering fluid and auto trans fluid, using anything other than honda fluids will cause you huge headaches since they /are/ proprietary blends. for coolant and brake fluid, use of the correct grade alternative is ok, but using an incorrect grade will cause problems. using honda fluids has a guaranteed outcome - satisfaction and reliability. your call. |
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? yes. do what it says in the owner manual. in your case, as explained by seth, use the highly expensive, sophisticated and thoroughly researched tool honda provide - the maint minder. > > 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? read the fine print - it's carefully worded and not illegal. in the case of power steering fluid and auto trans fluid, using anything other than honda fluids will cause you huge headaches since they /are/ proprietary blends. for coolant and brake fluid, use of the correct grade alternative is ok, but using an incorrect grade will cause problems. using honda fluids has a guaranteed outcome - satisfaction and reliability. your call. |
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? yes. do what it says in the owner manual. in your case, as explained by seth, use the highly expensive, sophisticated and thoroughly researched tool honda provide - the maint minder. > > 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? read the fine print - it's carefully worded and not illegal. in the case of power steering fluid and auto trans fluid, using anything other than honda fluids will cause you huge headaches since they /are/ proprietary blends. for coolant and brake fluid, use of the correct grade alternative is ok, but using an incorrect grade will cause problems. using honda fluids has a guaranteed outcome - satisfaction and reliability. your call. |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:20:05 -0600, rpms0605 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 do not have recommendations for much of the stuff. The Maintenance minder is the new way. It is a better way. Rather than applying an overly-simplistic rule to everyone, the car actually monitors your usage and how you drive, and makes the recommendations from there. > > 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? No, not illegal at all. The use of many aftermarket fluids has been shown, over the years, to be very detrimental to your Honda. There IS something special about Honda fluids. They are designed for your car, and your car designed for them. The only fluids that I would ever recommend using, that are not from Honda, are oil and windshield washer... |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:20:05 -0600, rpms0605 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 do not have recommendations for much of the stuff. The Maintenance minder is the new way. It is a better way. Rather than applying an overly-simplistic rule to everyone, the car actually monitors your usage and how you drive, and makes the recommendations from there. > > 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? No, not illegal at all. The use of many aftermarket fluids has been shown, over the years, to be very detrimental to your Honda. There IS something special about Honda fluids. They are designed for your car, and your car designed for them. The only fluids that I would ever recommend using, that are not from Honda, are oil and windshield washer... |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:20:05 -0600, rpms0605 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 do not have recommendations for much of the stuff. The Maintenance minder is the new way. It is a better way. Rather than applying an overly-simplistic rule to everyone, the car actually monitors your usage and how you drive, and makes the recommendations from there. > > 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? No, not illegal at all. The use of many aftermarket fluids has been shown, over the years, to be very detrimental to your Honda. There IS something special about Honda fluids. They are designed for your car, and your car designed for them. The only fluids that I would ever recommend using, that are not from Honda, are oil and windshield washer... |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:20:05 -0600, rpms0605 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 do not have recommendations for much of the stuff. The Maintenance minder is the new way. It is a better way. Rather than applying an overly-simplistic rule to everyone, the car actually monitors your usage and how you drive, and makes the recommendations from there. > > 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? No, not illegal at all. The use of many aftermarket fluids has been shown, over the years, to be very detrimental to your Honda. There IS something special about Honda fluids. They are designed for your car, and your car designed for them. The only fluids that I would ever recommend using, that are not from Honda, are oil and windshield washer... |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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/ |
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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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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 |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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 |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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 |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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 |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
Michael Pardee wrote:
> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message > 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! voluntarily or involuntarily? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
Michael Pardee wrote:
> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message > 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! voluntarily or involuntarily? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
Michael Pardee wrote:
> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message > 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! voluntarily or involuntarily? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
Michael Pardee wrote:
> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message > 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! voluntarily or involuntarily? |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
news:B-ednQy4cqOjqTXYnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@speakeasy.net... > Michael Pardee wrote: >> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message >> 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! > > voluntarily or involuntarily? They always say they did it on purpose.... Mike <8^O |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
news:B-ednQy4cqOjqTXYnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@speakeasy.net... > Michael Pardee wrote: >> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message >> 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! > > voluntarily or involuntarily? They always say they did it on purpose.... Mike <8^O |
Re: reccomended maintence schedule
"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
news:B-ednQy4cqOjqTXYnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@speakeasy.net... > Michael Pardee wrote: >> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message >> 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! > > voluntarily or involuntarily? They always say they did it on purpose.... Mike <8^O |
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