EP3 Type R

Quick question that's been on my mind for when I service the car. I assume most ep3's don't come with log books. Do you guys just not worry about these? I've always had log books with my other cars so just curious.

Hi, new user interested in buying an ep3r, but i would like to ask a few questions about them...

How much are the running costs? (Servicing, insurance etc)
What is the availability of spare parts of the car? [very important]
Any problems prone for the ep3 that I should watch out for when inspecting one?

thanks,

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Originally Posted by doosra

Quick question that's been on my mind for when I service the car. I assume most ep3's don't come with log books. Do you guys just not worry about these? I've always had log books with my other cars so just curious.

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I usually just keep reciepts from my service, my mechanic lists out specifically what has been done and checked, needs to do in the future and stuff.

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Originally Posted by tkboi

Hi, new user interested in buying an ep3r, but i would like to ask a few questions about them...

How much are the running costs? (Servicing, insurance etc)
What is the availability of spare parts of the car? [very important]
Any problems prone for the ep3 that I should watch out for when inspecting one?

thanks,

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http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...ide-EP3-buyers!

This thread should help you

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Originally Posted by doosra

Quick question that's been on my mind for when I service the car. I assume most ep3's don't come with log books. Do you guys just not worry about these? I've always had log books with my other cars so just curious.

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Maybe try n get your hands on a copy of a used ep3r service manual. That way u can see what parts need replacing at particular intervals. Or alternatively you can follow the log of a dc5r/s?

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Originally Posted by Symphorced

Currently running Redline 5w-30 - burns a bit too quickly for my liking (have to top up every 1000kms or so) but runs quite well. Previously run Castrol Edge which was ok but is now totally overpriced.

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castrol edge 5w30 burns a bit quickly to. i reckon its because its a 30 weight. been hearing alot of other k20s use 40 weight fir theres, specially in summer.

ive yet to ask Dede which oil he put in last service

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Originally Posted by butterfingers

castrol edge 5w30 burns a bit quickly to. i reckon its because its a 30 weight. been hearing alot of other k20s use 40 weight fir theres, specially in summer.

ive yet to ask Dede which oil he put in last service

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off the top of my head, Dedy uses 5-40 valvoline full syn, if you dont bring your own oil to do your service

cheers, also explains why i havent burned a single drop yet maybe? good old Dede

I'm thinking of trying Nulon 10w-40 next time.. decently priced at $65 per 6 litres from supercheap..

what do you guys think about Nulon 10w-30? seems very cheap http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...pc#Description

Is this the right service schedule for ep3?

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/880/servicet.jpg

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Originally Posted by doosra

Is this the right service schedule for ep3?

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/880/servicet.jpg

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i follow this instead

http://www.euro-spec2000.co.uk/Honda/CivicTypeR/

but i do it every 5000km instead