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Post by bobosensei on Dec 24, 2010 14:46:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply! I just wasn't sure because everyone always seems so shocked when I tell them how many miles the brakes have on them. Some people that live around here claim that they need new brake pads every single year, around every 10k miles.
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 14:51:36 GMT -5
Some people that live around here claim that they need new brake pads every single year, around every 10k miles
Well that wouldnt be uncommon depending how they drive. I used to do police cars that wouldnt even make 10k on a set of brakes
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Post by TD2K on Dec 24, 2010 14:54:24 GMT -5
That's a lot of brake jobs. My rear disk brakes are coming up for replacement but I have 115,000 miles on them. The front ones were done at about 80,000 miles. Manual transmission.
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 14:56:02 GMT -5
Many shops that do brakes use cheap materials that don't last long. The "life time" brakes cover only the materials which are cheap. You always pay for labor which is probably 80% of the total cost. Same thing with exhaust systems. Midas has always made money that way. Greetings Buba - at Honda they charge by the project. For example ok you need your breaks resurfaced and new pads? that's a 2 hour job and that will cost you this much. BUT it actually only takes there mechanic maybe a half hour 40 minutes to replace the factory rotors and put on pads! LOL - but included in that 40 minutes the mechanic finds the keys, finds the car, drives to the lift, gets into position, car goes up and wheels come off, etc.  |
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Post by TD2K on Dec 24, 2010 14:57:02 GMT -5
For the question of exhaust and mufflers, they can last a lot longer than a couple of years. I have an aftermarket system (on when I got my 2002 WRX in 2004) and it's still going strong.
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 14:58:27 GMT -5
That's a lot of brake jobs. My rear disk brakes are coming up for replacement but I have 115,000 miles on them. The front ones were done at about 80,000 miles. Manual transmission. I would say thats thats about normal |
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 14:59:42 GMT -5
Exactly - your (possible) future assistant isn't aware  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 15:08:22 GMT -5
Life time pads are made of a harder material that reduce braking effectiveness and put much more wear on the rotors, reducing their lifespan. There is no magic when braking, you either put wear on the pads or the rotors. It's best to put on pads that have a friction co-efficiant that's at or near the OEM pads. You maintain braking proportion per axle, and replacing pads is far cheaper than buying rotors.
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 15:09:47 GMT -5
regarding the body shop question, alot of times when cars are repaired its an insurance job, and they want to go cheap, so the shops will use inferior materials-primer-sealent-paint-clearcoat. basicly what that amounts to is that instead of several coats of each they will only use 1-2. and also remember if you have a few "keepers" as i do to use a high quality wax on them. Thanks ZKMAN - My Daily Driver (DD) is a show car. when I first got my paint job with art work (no flames or skulls LOL) I was getting touch up twice a year then once a year - then just this past few months I tried on my own clear coat and wet sanding. BINGO!!! I only tried this out myself because I'm replacing the front bumper next year and getting the entire car repainted with a new style. I just have to settle down on the perfect colors I want. So I practiced painting (touch up paint) and clear coat spray (or rattle can you called it?) and the wet sand on the bottom of the front bumper and it looks good to me(it's also a different collor green oops! but so what it's close lol). The body shop will be able to tell what I've done. LOL can wait to see what the body shop is gong to say?  |
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Post by joynerk on Dec 24, 2010 15:13:20 GMT -5
Exactly - your (possible) future assistant isn't aware Actually, I am aware. Hence the disclaimer "<<pretending to be oblivious to your wtf look >>" at the bottom of the post. I was just joshing  |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 15:16:07 GMT -5
Fight nice now kids ;D
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Dec 24, 2010 16:40:30 GMT -5
I work for a car dealership, but I have a question about maintaining my 2007 Honda Accord (automatic transmission). <<<<HEEEEHEEE I followed the instructions!!!>>>> I always worry that they might try to get me to do something that really isn't needed to properly maintain my vehicle. It has close to 70,000 miles and I have had brake jobs on the front and back, alignment done each year (bad roads around here), oil change every 3,500 miles, tire rotatation every time the oil is changed, and new tires last year. What should I expect to do at 75K and 100K intervals? BTW - I hope to drive it for 10 years total before I replace it - trying to be frugal!!!
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 17:57:06 GMT -5
I work for a car dealership, but I have a question about maintaining my 2007 Honda Accord (automatic transmission). <<<<HEEEEHEEE I followed the instructions!!!>>>> I always worry that they might try to get me to do something that really isn't needed to properly maintain my vehicle. It has close to 70,000 miles and I have had brake jobs on the front and back, alignment done each year (bad roads around here), oil change every 3,500 miles, tire rotatation every time the oil is changed, and new tires last year. What should I expect to do at 75K and 100K intervals? BTW - I hope to drive it for 10 years total before I replace it - trying to be frugal!!! I drive a 97 Honda Accord with 223,000 miles and a BIG believer in pre-maintenance. It's better to replace a part before it actually breaks. on the Honda message boards I posted on a high mileage thread and found that around 100,000 miles the automatic transmissions get replaced. as far as I can remember the highest year was for a 2000 or 2002 Accord getting a second transmission. To answer your question you're doing a great job with your regular maintenance schedule. as far as "to get me to do something that really isn't needed" I would skip when they suggest to pay for the 75 k and 100k maintenance because they make those checks when you get serviced anyway. OH and the timing belt change - according to Honda schedule at 60k I should have had at least 3 timing belt changes and I've only had 1 ($730 water pump included)!!! for you - I suggest to get your timing belt and water pump changed at around 150,000 miles |
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Dec 24, 2010 18:21:44 GMT -5
UMMBOUTTHAT - thanks for the info. I also had to put in a new battery last year and replaced my window regulator a few months ago. For some reason, it seams to be a common problem in Florida - it is the most frequent warranty repair on Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge products at our dealerships. Don't you love the Accords? I picked up an 84 with 15K in 1994. I paid 1500 and then put repairs of 1000 into it. I drove it for about 7 more years and then sold it for 2500. Never had a single problem with it.
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 18:33:15 GMT -5
YO! suzwantstobefree Happy Holidays
my window regulator broke March or April 2010 and my Electronic shop put the new part from Honda in. Love Accords, Love Honda YES!
I'm hearing so many people making great buying used deals I need to get in on this too - LOL
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 19:06:56 GMT -5
I work for a car dealership, but I have a question about maintaining my 2007 Honda Accord (automatic transmission). <<<<HEEEEHEEE I followed the instructions!!!>>>> I always worry that they might try to get me to do something that really isn't needed to properly maintain my vehicle. It has close to 70,000 miles and I have had brake jobs on the front and back, alignment done each year (bad roads around here), oil change every 3,500 miles, tire rotatation every time the oil is changed, and new tires last year. What should I expect to do at 75K and 100K intervals? BTW - I hope to drive it for 10 years total before I replace it - trying to be frugal!!! Im not sure what Honda recommends for mantanece, but at 76k. I would recommend a trans service. Filter not flush, and probably a coolant service if you havent done it. At 100k you start back from scratch. Look in your owners manual for the recommended service intervals. |
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Dec 24, 2010 21:24:56 GMT -5
UMMBOUTTHAT: I was really surprised when I was able to pick up the 84. Usually the technicians snap up cars like that long before I even know about it.  I think that was the best car buy I ever got. I am totally a Honda Girl although I work for a Chrysler Jeep Dodge store (shhhhh don't tell my boss!!!) I keep saying that I want to keep my accord until 2017 but everytime I drive by the Honda dealership I drool over the Honda Pilot. I really don't NEED it but...... Rick - funny about my owners manual, I thought I kept everything for my car (I know I have all the repair bills, buyers orders, etc but cannot seem to find the owners manual. It would come in really handy because there is only one tech in our shop that knows how to reset the oil maintenance light and I think it would be nice to know how so I don't have to stare at the wrench until I can get J to reset it!!!!
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 21:32:18 GMT -5
UMMBOUTTHAT: I was really surprised when I was able to pick up the 84. Usually the technicians snap up cars like that long before I even know about it. I think that was the best car buy I ever got. I am totally a Honda Girl although I work for a Chrysler Jeep Dodge store (shhhhh don't tell my boss!!!) I keep saying that I want to keep my accord until 2017 but everytime I drive by the Honda dealership I drool over the Honda Pilot. I really don't NEED it but...... Rick - funny about my owners manual, I thought I kept everything for my car (I know I have all the repair bills, buyers orders, etc but cannot seem to find the owners manual. It would come in really handy because there is only one tech in our shop that knows how to reset the oil maintenance light and I think it would be nice to know how so I don't have to stare at the wrench until I can get J to reset it!!!! As Umm siad, the timing belt is important, but dont do as he has done. Change it at the recommended mileage. Im not sure if Honda is a zero clearance motor, but if it is and the timing belt lets go you have major engine damage. If it not you will just be dead in the water. Either way change it as recommend. Kind of like the old Fram commercial. Pay me now, or pay me later |
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Dec 24, 2010 22:09:39 GMT -5
So Rick - My boyfriend is a freak about not letting the gas get under a 1/2 tank on my car. He says that it destroys the fuel injectors because it sucks up all the gunk in the gas tank. I try to please him and always fill up my tank whenever I know he is going to be riding in my car. Is this true? If it is I might try to do a better job of keeping fuel in my car - I let it get pretty close to empty before I fill up if he isn't around |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 22:16:34 GMT -5
So Rick - My boyfriend is a freak about not letting the gas get under a 1/2 tank on my car. He says that it destroys the fuel injectors because it sucks up all the gunk in the gas tank. I try to please him and always fill up my tank whenever I know he is going to be riding in my car. Is this true? If it is I might try to do a better job of keeping fuel in my car - I let it get pretty close to empty before I fill up if he isn't around Nope,no truth in that at all. You have a very fine micron sock on the inlet of the pump, and the pimp sits about 1/4 inch off the bottom of the tank. It has to be very fine to get through the sock and then the filter. But you dont want to run it real low if you are in a cold climate and you park in a heated garage. You build up more condensation the lower the fuel gets. think of it like a glass of ice water on a hot day. Its sweats all over the place |
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Dec 24, 2010 22:24:47 GMT -5
Heeeeheeeee - I live in Florida so that is not a problem. I am going to print this for dear Boyfriend but wait until after Christmas to give it to him. Or maybe I won't and just keep my gas filled up when he is around. Sometimes it is better to be happy than to be right! I am not against keeping fuel in my car, but I really like only having to stop once a week at the gas station. I probably should be in bed but I have a bad case of insommnia... |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 22:41:03 GMT -5
Heeeeheeeee - I live in Florida so that is not a problem. I am going to print this for dear Boyfriend but wait until after Christmas to give it to him. Or maybe I won't and just keep my gas filled up when he is around. Sometimes it is better to be happy than to be right! I am not against keeping fuel in my car, but I really like only having to stop once a week at the gas station. I probably should be in bed but I have a bad case of insommnia... But Santa wont come until you go to bed |
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Post by TD2K on Dec 24, 2010 23:03:14 GMT -5
Poor Santa!!!
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 23:13:21 GMT -5
JOKE in case you haven't heard this one?
Why Men Don't Write Advice Columns...........
Dear Walter:
I hope you can help me here.
The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes.
He was in our bedroom with the neighbor's daughter.
I'm 41, my husband is 44, and the neighbor's daughter is 22. We have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him anymore.
Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Sheila
Dear Sheila:
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors.
Hope this helps,
Walter
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 23:24:08 GMT -5
suz
to reset the maintenance light on the dash is all in the timing! while pressing and holding the reset distance counter turn the ignition key to start the car. It takes me several tries but I eventually get the timing right.
(giggle) Hope this helps? LOL
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Post by TD2K on Dec 24, 2010 23:27:32 GMT -5
That joke reminds me of the advice from Dr. Penn (a poster a long time ago on the boards) whose advice always ended with giving your husband a blow job and fixing him a good dinner.
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 23:38:35 GMT -5
WHAT!! LOL HAHAHAAA!
No way!
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Dec 25, 2010 7:58:09 GMT -5
suz to reset the maintenance light on the dash is all in the timing! while pressing and holding the reset distance counter turn the ignition key to start the car. It takes me several tries but I eventually get the timing right. (giggle) Hope this helps? LOL I usually have the timing right - lol - I am just trying to be one of the boys!!!! As for the blow job and a good dinner - it doesn't keep him from being a jerk......... BTW - after 40 plus hours awake I finally slept last night and Santa was good to me. I must have been a good girl. |
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Post by rick on Dec 25, 2010 8:00:05 GMT -5
suz to reset the maintenance light on the dash is all in the timing! while pressing and holding the reset distance counter turn the ignition key to start the car. It takes me several tries but I eventually get the timing right. (giggle) Hope this helps? LOL I usually have the timing right - lol - I am just trying to be one of the boys!!!! As for the blow job and a good dinner - it doesn't keep him from being a jerk......... BTW - after 40 plus hours awake I finally slept last night and Santa was good to me. I must have been a good girl. I like a good dinner ;D |
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Post by rick on Dec 25, 2010 8:01:05 GMT -5
I decided to change my name Bubas garage seems more fitting |
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I think that was the best car buy I ever got. I am totally a Honda Girl although I work for a Chrysler Jeep Dodge store (shhhhh don't tell my boss!!!) 