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In 10k I will be at 60k. I want to prepare for what I am going to have to do
Flush radiator and refill
Flush brake fluid - replace with ATE Superblue
Change MTF - replace with Honda MTF
Change rear pads - replace with Honda pads
Change clutch fluid - what should I replace it with??
Change power steering fluid - change to redline??
Oil changes are on a different schedule so what else do you suggest? Belts are good to 100k right? Plugs were changed at 20k with Iridium. What else? S2kman??
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__________________ Life isnt a test drive, gotta live a little. (02fpcivic)
If your manual says to change those fluids, then you should change them. Brake pads don't need to be changed unless they are actually low.
As for what fluids, honestly, your civic manual will tell you exactly what to use. There are specifications set by the API for example and other such agencies, and honda will specify which fluids to use.
I was thinking about upgrading powersteering and clutch fluids if it won't hurt the car, because of autox. Rear shoes need to be changed. Front pads have plenty of time to go. Have to factor in the abuse from autox, so I want fluids to be good. I know MTF should be Honda.
__________________ Life isnt a test drive, gotta live a little. (02fpcivic)
Put superblue in your clutch too, it uses the same fluid your brakes do why buy different fluids just use your leftover superblue to do the clutch too.
- Actually, use Redline MTF. Your transmission will shift better and last longer.
Change rear pads - replace with Honda pads
- Only if needed.
Change clutch fluid - what should I replace it with??
-DOT 4 brake fluid, make sure you flush and bleed it properly
Change power steering fluid - change to redline??
-Honda power steering fluid is just fine
Oil changes are on a different schedule so what else do you suggest?
- Stick with what you've been doing, around 3000 miles
Belts are good to 100k right?
- Look at them, if they look worn or are starting to fray, replace them. Gates belts work great as well as Honda belts
Plugs were changed at 20k with Iridium.
-NGK's are cheaper and work just as well. Just use NGK next time
What else?
- Tires, obviously. Alignment. Fuel filter if it hasn't been done already, check your intake air filter (clean it if it;s a K&N)
You should be good to go after that.
Thanks. Oil is every 7500k with Amsoil synthetic. Alignment is currently on the fritz since I had my coils taken off, but I get alignments mroe often than I probably need....damn autox. haha. Never thought of the fuel filter.
I was always told not to use redline in our trannies because the sychros will go bad...?
__________________ Life isnt a test drive, gotta live a little. (02fpcivic)
transmission fluid doesn't need to be changed till 120k miles (according to chiltons). but since you autox and drive hard, i suppose it would be nice to give a change.
I was always told not to use redline in our trannies because the sychros will go bad...?
Dad's commuter 2002 ex with 145k miles has used Redline for most of it's life, tranny is perfect. My 01 turbo that auto-x's and road course races has had redline since the day after I bought it, no problems. Honda says not to, but I haven't seen anyone using Redline have any problems that would be related to the fluid. A lot of the local road course guys that use various year Hondas swear by Redline MTF, same with the Porsche and Miata guys I race with.
Destinationunknown- The only reason I don't say to use ATE superblue in the clutch is that it is much more expensive than DOT4, and you have to use a decent amount to completely flush out the original fluid and bleed. The clutch line is not a line that you have to worry about boiling the fluid like the brakes (unless you ride the clutch like no other). Super Blue will work, but it's not necessary. But if you have enough left over- by all means use it.
__________________ 01 Civic EX Turbo, 10psi of fun.
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Last edited by riceburnrex; 05-04-2005 at 11:18 PM.
