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[quote=”LeoTheLion89″ post=58747]i really wouldnt replace the rad hoses, thermostat or coolant unless the engine is overheating. My thermostat blew so i had to get a new one and add coolant because it all leaked out and i didnt replace the rad hoses just cleaned the upper hose where it connected to the thermostat and radiator.[/quote]
Why would you wait until something happens before replacing said items? Which will inevitably happen a lot sooner if the items were not replaced.
[quote=”Durango8766″ post=58799]Well I will most likely leave the thermostat alone from what you experienced. I am going to do the rad hoses, at least the upper, and I am going to replace the coolant since I’m doing the water pump/timing belt. plus the coolant has 168k on it so its 48k past due, since honda says 120k. I also believe that the rad hoses are original so I just want to be on the safe side.[/quote]
Might as well do the other hoses and thermostat as well; at least the lower hose along with the thermostat. It should not cost a bundle more and you’re draining the coolant anyway.
Is there an Autozone around your area? They should be able to pull codes for free.
Also, as far as I know, changing plugs after ‘seafoaming’ is recommended. It makes sense if they were in contact with the seafoam.
Is there an Autozone around your area? They should be able to pull codes for free.
Also, as far as I know, changing plugs after ‘seafoaming’ is recommended. It makes sense if they were in contact with the seafoam.
[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=57277]I started a YouTube channel about auto repair. 🙂
Honestly, if ETCG went away tomorrow I wouldn’t go back to working as a mechanic. I really don’t know what I would do to be honest but I know I wouldn’t go back to working as a technician. Not because of the pay or anything like that but because I’d want to try something different, going back to being a technician would be a ‘been there, done that’ kind of moment. Besides, how would I come back after being ETCG? I really don’t think there is a going back at this point. Teaching maybe?[/quote]
I know schooling isn’t being taken into account; but I think I could see you in something like an engineering team. Your past experience should definitely help with finding improvements for things– especially automotive I would think.
Schooling seems like a natural idea as well.
[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=57277]I started a YouTube channel about auto repair. 🙂
Honestly, if ETCG went away tomorrow I wouldn’t go back to working as a mechanic. I really don’t know what I would do to be honest but I know I wouldn’t go back to working as a technician. Not because of the pay or anything like that but because I’d want to try something different, going back to being a technician would be a ‘been there, done that’ kind of moment. Besides, how would I come back after being ETCG? I really don’t think there is a going back at this point. Teaching maybe?[/quote]
I know schooling isn’t being taken into account; but I think I could see you in something like an engineering team. Your past experience should definitely help with finding improvements for things– especially automotive I would think.
Schooling seems like a natural idea as well.
What tires did you have before? and their condition?
As the tires are the only thing in contact with the road; I’d suspect it’s your new tires as already mentioned.
Btw – a shop that doesn’t explain the results of an alignment for someone who doesn’t know; is not acceptable. At the very least let you keep a print-out.
What tires did you have before? and their condition?
As the tires are the only thing in contact with the road; I’d suspect it’s your new tires as already mentioned.
Btw – a shop that doesn’t explain the results of an alignment for someone who doesn’t know; is not acceptable. At the very least let you keep a print-out.
As already stated; take it back to the same mechanic.
He’ll make the proper adjustments if he’s competent. Another mechanic will probably charge you to look at it.
As already stated; take it back to the same mechanic.
He’ll make the proper adjustments if he’s competent. Another mechanic will probably charge you to look at it.
What car is this, and how old is it?
As mentioned, hopefully he did a proper inspection. I get the feeling some of this could be recommended work. He should break everything down for you to understand.
What car is this, and how old is it?
As mentioned, hopefully he did a proper inspection. I get the feeling some of this could be recommended work. He should break everything down for you to understand.
I have a 2000 Accord (4 cylinder automatic) myself.
In my almost 2 years of ownership, my car has never given any major issues. I got the car at 143k miles, and I’ve only had to replace a few wear and tear parts.
That being said; I’d advice for you to get a manual. The V6 versions are known to have weaker transmissions. The 4 cylinder auto’s seem to be fine. Mine hasn’t given any issues, and I have not came across any strong evidence pointing to the 4 cyl auto transmissions being weak.
If you wind up with an auto, as with any car (especially this one) try to find out if the car has been properly maintained. I actually drain and refill my auto trans fluid at least once a year.
I have a 2000 Accord (4 cylinder automatic) myself.
In my almost 2 years of ownership, my car has never given any major issues. I got the car at 143k miles, and I’ve only had to replace a few wear and tear parts.
That being said; I’d advice for you to get a manual. The V6 versions are known to have weaker transmissions. The 4 cylinder auto’s seem to be fine. Mine hasn’t given any issues, and I have not came across any strong evidence pointing to the 4 cyl auto transmissions being weak.
If you wind up with an auto, as with any car (especially this one) try to find out if the car has been properly maintained. I actually drain and refill my auto trans fluid at least once a year.