afew servicing questions

[schuebyTeG]

hey guys

I just got my new dc2

The guy be4 me has it since the beginning of the year and harly drove it.
I think he drove it about 4k kms all up. And thus it missed it service in may.
It oil still looks good as hasnt rly been used. But ive got in now and it needs a service. ( its at 160ooo kms btw)

Im gonna get genuine Oil and Oil filter from honda.

Its coolant need a top up, but my mate surjested a full flush and refill. Would you say coolant needs doing? and if so any particaular type to get?Ive seen type A and B on the shelves...

Anything else needs doing ?

thx in advance :)

[mocchi]

check if theres any rust & leak on radiator first. imo coolant type doesnt really matter as honda coolant are premixed. dont get the $5 coolant from kmart or something lol. honda said not to use other coolant other than original honda coolant as it might cause rust in your radiator (service manual).

maybe check battery and spark plugs.

you should refer to your maintenance schedule in your service manual book.

[LiKPiC]

did the previous owner supply you with a log book and receipts? because the 160,000km is a major one.
if so, go through them and cross check with your service manual and do what is necessary.

if not...personally, i would to be ont he safe side so i'd change everything! (oil, oil filter, fuel filter, coolant, mtf, etc etc)

[dahon]

check your pads aswell to see how much meat its got...
tranny fluids... and yeah basically everything they said above..
u definately need those logbooks... otherwise more work to check etc...

[schuebyTeG]

hmmmmm :/ gay. i didnt know it was a major service..

Naa i have no logg books for it....

looks like im buying lots of stuff...lol

ill look 4 a maintenance schedule then

cheers

[bennjamin]

how many ks on it ?just do a major service (change all fluids , fuel filter etc) then simply follow the normal schedule after that

[schuebyTeG]

its at 160ooo kms

[LiKPiC]

i know the 160,000km is a major service for civic vitr. i'm not 100% certain for the integra vtir, but i would assume so b/c they both have the B-series engine.

i'm sure you can find the service manual online somewhere...or someone on this forum can confirm what needs to be changed.

off my head, it would be replacement of:
oil
oil filter
fuel filter
spark plugs
transmission fluid
clutch fluid
brake fluid
coolant

and then inspection of:
brakes
lights
belts
etc

[schuebyTeG]

hmmm
thanks alot LIKPIC

Does the power steering fluid need doing ?

Ill get oil, oil filter and fuel filter from honda. Not sure if i should buy genuine tranny,clutch and brake fluids....

[LiKPiC]

good question. i'm not sure about it. sorry bud.

[beeza]

Clean the IACV
Clean the Intake manifold out with carby cleaner and all the sensors on the throttle body
Re-callibrate the voltage on the TPS sensor

[schuebyTeG]

wooohoo! what do i look like...a mechanic ? :P This will be the first full service ive done...

Does the intake manifold rly need a hardcore clean or u just recommending it ?

[beeza]

Definately do it.It's easy as.

[schuebyTeG]

ive been to honda and i think i have all the fluids and filters.

Ive got
Oil
Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
Transmition Fluid
Brake Fluid
Power Streering Fluid
New NGK Iridium Spark Plugs ( will get some new leads for the hell of it )
And coolant

I dont have clutch fluid as the guy said its the same as the transmition fluid ?
Im not sure, im looking into it.

im also looking for a servicing guide/ manual. I have a dc2 'servicing manual' however i cant actualy see any info about the services.
Any know what of any links ?

cheers

[bennjamin]

clutch fluid = DOT 3 or 4 fluid. Exactly the same as brake fluid.

[RtN]

dont forget to replace the sump washer and the coolant one me thinks.

[outatime]

Clean the IACV
Clean the Intake manifold out with carby cleaner and all the sensors on the throttle body
Re-callibrate the voltage on the TPS sensor

Brett, is this really necessary? it's more of a DIY isnt it? i dont think Honda dealers or mechanics bother to do these..

[beeza]

Yeah best to do them yourself cause it's easy to do and save the expense.
It makes such a difference on cars that have a few km's on them and more than likely has never been done.

[schuebyTeG]

aight well i FIANLY got all the shit together i need and organised my mate to help me.

Giving the Teg the once over Monday nite.

It shouldnt be to hard but any tips/hints to remember ? Anything to watch out for white replacing it all?


cheers dudez