93 civic dx advice fluid changes
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93 civic dx advice fluid changes
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So i went to the mechanic and they diagnosed some issues with my car. I would like to get any opinions on what i think i should do. I have researched it on the internet, and want to make sure I get the correct information for a 93 honda civic DX automatic 1.5.
1. Left Transaxle Seal leaking - just keep checking the transmission fluid to see how much is actual leaking, and keep on refilling with more fluid until it really has a big leaking problem? Fluid got filled at the Honda Dealer, so buy fluid from dealer?
2. Radiator Rusted - Go to junkyard and find replacement radiator? Once radiator is replaced drain coolant out and replace with Honda coolant?
3. Brake fluid dirty - Drain all brake fluid and replace with Honda Brake fluid
4. Power Steering fluid at low level line (should be between low and high level line), so drain all fluid and replace with Honda coolant?
5. At night, when i turn my lights on, the odometer is supposed to light up, but lights up like 20 minutes later - so, am thinking that a fuse is burnt out?
Thank you so much! I am just learning all this stuff and my brother is going to help me do all these things.
So i went to the mechanic and they diagnosed some issues with my car. I would like to get any opinions on what i think i should do. I have researched it on the internet, and want to make sure I get the correct information for a 93 honda civic DX automatic 1.5.
1. Left Transaxle Seal leaking - just keep checking the transmission fluid to see how much is actual leaking, and keep on refilling with more fluid until it really has a big leaking problem? Fluid got filled at the Honda Dealer, so buy fluid from dealer?
2. Radiator Rusted - Go to junkyard and find replacement radiator? Once radiator is replaced drain coolant out and replace with Honda coolant?
3. Brake fluid dirty - Drain all brake fluid and replace with Honda Brake fluid
4. Power Steering fluid at low level line (should be between low and high level line), so drain all fluid and replace with Honda coolant?
5. At night, when i turn my lights on, the odometer is supposed to light up, but lights up like 20 minutes later - so, am thinking that a fuse is burnt out?
Thank you so much! I am just learning all this stuff and my brother is going to help me do all these things.
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Re: 93 civic dx advice fluid changes
1. yea our accord has the same problem and its not leaking bad enough to be an issue. so just watch the level and add more as it goes down. honda trans fluid is the best.
2. use the honda coolant. make sure the replacement radiator is working with no clogs. may as well replace thermostat with a honda one since coolant is being drained. and change the hoses if they need it.
3. brake fluid needs to be flushed every 3 yrs, not dependent on mileage. use honda fluid.
4. you can just buy a small bottle of ps fluid from honda and fill it to max line. if fluid is still clean (not dark black), no need to flush it.
5. odometer may just have a bad bulb inside or loose connection. if it comes on eventually, chances are its just loose and all the bumps moved it back in place. take the gauges out and twist off the bulb behind odometer. auto store should have replacements, and make sure the metal contacts are not corroded.
2. use the honda coolant. make sure the replacement radiator is working with no clogs. may as well replace thermostat with a honda one since coolant is being drained. and change the hoses if they need it.
3. brake fluid needs to be flushed every 3 yrs, not dependent on mileage. use honda fluid.
4. you can just buy a small bottle of ps fluid from honda and fill it to max line. if fluid is still clean (not dark black), no need to flush it.
5. odometer may just have a bad bulb inside or loose connection. if it comes on eventually, chances are its just loose and all the bumps moved it back in place. take the gauges out and twist off the bulb behind odometer. auto store should have replacements, and make sure the metal contacts are not corroded.
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