What else do I need to do maintenence wise?
#1
12-18-2006, 10:52 AM
What else do I need to do maintenence wise?
OK, so I've been doing some much needed maintenance on my wifes 97 Accord SE. It has 155K on it and so far is running good. Over the last few months I have;
1) Had the tranny flushed at my mechanics.
2) I change the oil and filter every 5000K.
3) Timing belt kit done (the collant was flushed at that time as well)
4) New Spark Plugs
5) The wires seemed fine so I left them, but should I replace them?
6) New air filter
7) Lubed all zerks which I do at every oil change.
8) It's starting to squeek so I need to lube the sway bar??? ( I saw that link and will try and do that)
9) Greased all windows inside as windows were operating slow.
10) Fixed broken door handle.
11) Fixed broken truck lock.
12) It will get a much needed windshield come spring.
13) Muffler fell off on the way to work so that was replaced.
14) Nothing else is broken on it, but as far as maintenence goes, what else should I do to help me drive this thing another 155K?
Great site and great vets and mods, thanks for all your help!
1) Had the tranny flushed at my mechanics.
2) I change the oil and filter every 5000K.
3) Timing belt kit done (the collant was flushed at that time as well)
4) New Spark Plugs
5) The wires seemed fine so I left them, but should I replace them?
6) New air filter
7) Lubed all zerks which I do at every oil change.
8) It's starting to squeek so I need to lube the sway bar??? ( I saw that link and will try and do that)
9) Greased all windows inside as windows were operating slow.
10) Fixed broken door handle.
11) Fixed broken truck lock.
12) It will get a much needed windshield come spring.
13) Muffler fell off on the way to work so that was replaced.
14) Nothing else is broken on it, but as far as maintenence goes, what else should I do to help me drive this thing another 155K?
Great site and great vets and mods, thanks for all your help!
#2
12-18-2006, 01:46 PM
RE: What else do I need to do maintenence wise?
#1 - Honda doesn't really recommend power flushing. They recommend simple drain & fill; repeatedly if the fluid's dirty. It's too late, but just FYI for next time.
5000K (5000,000 miles?) is way too long for oil.
(just kidding...)
#5 - 2 ways to check spark plug wires - they can fail either way.
Measure resistance (I don't know offhand what they're supposed to be)
Check for arcing in the dark (works better with cold engine)
If they're good for both tests, I wouldn't be too anxious to buy new ones. Honda factory wires are pretty good.
#7 - Where did you find any zerk fittings?
Other stuff:
You've already got new antifreeze along with the timing belt, otherwise I'd say renew that every 2 years.
Get new brake fluid every 2 years. Suck out reservoir, put in fresh, then bleed all around until fresh fluid comes out.
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2) I change the oil and filter every 5000K.
2) I change the oil and filter every 5000K.
(just kidding...)
#5 - 2 ways to check spark plug wires - they can fail either way.
Measure resistance (I don't know offhand what they're supposed to be)
Check for arcing in the dark (works better with cold engine)
If they're good for both tests, I wouldn't be too anxious to buy new ones. Honda factory wires are pretty good.
#7 - Where did you find any zerk fittings?
Other stuff:
You've already got new antifreeze along with the timing belt, otherwise I'd say renew that every 2 years.
Get new brake fluid every 2 years. Suck out reservoir, put in fresh, then bleed all around until fresh fluid comes out.
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12-18-2006, 07:24 PM
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RE: What else do I need to do maintenence wise?
replace the fuel filter every 60k miles ,
hope you used NGK plugs ZFR5F-11
wires, cap, rotor every 90k miles
chk all the motor mounts,
chk all the coolant hoses,,,,,if you got the extra money replace all the coolant hoses at 1 shot . 10 yrs and 155k miles
hope you used NGK plugs ZFR5F-11
wires, cap, rotor every 90k miles
chk all the motor mounts,
chk all the coolant hoses,,,,,if you got the extra money replace all the coolant hoses at 1 shot . 10 yrs and 155k miles
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