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New member and new to Civics. Upcoming job transfer moves me 200 miles from family for a few years until my retirement. Will be traveling back and forth from work location to home on a monthly basis. Purchasing a 09 Civic LX 1.8lt with 179000 miles from a coworker that used the car exclusively to get from his home to work everyday. I'm new to Civics and Hondas. So I'm looking for maintenance recommendations, a service manual(if available) and what ever help/assistance I can get from you all. I was thinking with the high mileage its probably time for a timing belt or chain change?? Which does it have?
Tensioner, water pump, cam seal, crank seal, serpentine belt, fresh oil/filter change, trans filter/ fluid change before I put it on the road to my new work location. Just as well flush coolant and replace that as well. Should I use only OEM parts or are aftermarket brand name parts good? I want this car to be right before I put it on the 200 mile trips atleast once a month and be good for another 3-5 years until I retire. Any help/assistance would be greatly appreciated....

Car has had recent suspension work, a/c repairs and new windshield. Has normal scrapes and dings. But overall in great shape

Thanks,
Todd

 
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timing chain

you can get the owner manual online
https://owners.honda.com/

hondas are finnicky with sensors, recommend using OE ones. Thermostat is also one that OE is best

read here too
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...gen-civic.html

 
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Thank you for the reply. I now see these models have the timing chain. Do you know the recommended mileage to replace timing chain, gears, tensioner and guides?

 
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get the manual from the link i posted