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I got a '97 Civic Coupe Ex- Manual Trans. SOHC- about 155k miles, should be all stock under the hood. I'm wanting to know if someone could let me know what to do maintenance wise. A maintenance checklist or something for 155k miles would be nice.
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Haha what an idiot... missed the 100k maintenance checklist like 2 topics down. But I was wondering how often I would need to flush/change my fluids?
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fluids are usually dependent on mileage, except brake fluid which is every 3 yrs. oil is every 5k/5months, coolant is every 3-5 yrs if you have the honda long life type2, power steering is pretty much when it turns dark, trans fluid every 30k.
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i actually do mine every 10k. you are only draining out 1/3 of the fluid each time. 2.9 qts and the trans housing holds at least 9 qts.
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Doesnt the manual say like every 100k or something crazy like that? I am not trying to argue just gather information, cuz I havent changed mine since I bought the car used and I have no prior knowledge of what went on. You use honda fluid gearbox?
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How would one go about changing the power steering fluid correctly?
I found this guide at eHow
http://www.ehow.com/how_4962809_chan...nda-civic.html
Just wanted to make sure this is the correct procedure
I found this guide at eHow
http://www.ehow.com/how_4962809_chan...nda-civic.html
Just wanted to make sure this is the correct procedure
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yeah that seems right, its more of a pain than anything. its easier to turn the wheel side to side if the front of the car is raised up. and youre almost guaranteed to spill something its not a single person job.
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Would sucking the fluid out with a pump work? Seems like it would be a bit cleaner, and a 1 man job
I'm assuming Honda Genuine is the fluid to use? I saw some PS fluid at Advance that was made by some off brand but apparently is made for Hondas. This stuff any good?
I'm assuming Honda Genuine is the fluid to use? I saw some PS fluid at Advance that was made by some off brand but apparently is made for Hondas. This stuff any good?
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just use oem fluid. i think the point of having the car on is to get all the fluid out of the rack.
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i just did it the easy way. disconnect the side hose, pour the reservoir fluid in a cup, then refill with new ps fluid. i put a towel underneath just in case, but i only spilled a few drops. use a disposable drinking cup that will fit in there. i will do it again once i drive the car around and the fluid mixes. that should get it clean enough, kinda like doing the trans fluid drain and refills. i was surprised the fluid was pretty dark, and the new stuff is almost clear.
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