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I always drain the fluid, then replace with fresh fluid. Wait a couple hundred miles, then repeat, for a total of four fill ups. Which in the Hondas that I’ve owned, was a whole case of fluid. It’s easy, and has always cured any shifting problems, that I’ve had.
Then do a drain and fill every thirty thousand miles. I’ve never had any issues afterwards. A case of genuine Honda fluid, costs around a hundred bucks, and it was money well spent. Also the method I described, is the recommended one by most of the Honda/Acura techs.I always drain the fluid, then replace with fresh fluid. Wait a couple hundred miles, then repeat, for a total of four fill ups. Which in the Hondas that I’ve owned, was a whole case of fluid. It’s easy, and has always cured any shifting problems, that I’ve had.
Then do a drain and fill every thirty thousand miles. I’ve never had any issues afterwards. A case of genuine Honda fluid, costs around a hundred bucks, and it was money well spent. Also the method I described, is the recommended one by most of the Honda/Acura techs.[quote=”dosmastr” post=123657]Someone bought me a used one of these for Christmas.
Now I need to buy accessories including a hose!
Also the regulator adjustment knob appears frozen.I’ve read online that some people say to get 3/8″ hose AND fittings because the additional air flow really helps out, and some tools are rated for 3/8″ fittings and won’t perform as advertised with 1/4″
I’m no Eric. I just need air for stuck nuts/bolts and to speed things up.
But I might also use the compressor for other things (painting?) and don’t want the wrong hose to be a limiting factor (be it air flow or lack of accessories which fit!) You suggestions and opinions are solicited!Hoping that the regulator is frozen at a level that I won’t really need to mess with it… but if not any suggestions on that?[/quote]
Don’t know about this particular unit, but some compressors have a push lock type knob. So that the pressure setting doesn’t get accidentally moved. Try gently pulling out on it.
As others have said, it’ll have limited use, running air tools. But it’ll still be quite handy for a number of things, like airing tires, and blowing out crud.[quote=”dosmastr” post=123657]Someone bought me a used one of these for Christmas.
Now I need to buy accessories including a hose!
Also the regulator adjustment knob appears frozen.I’ve read online that some people say to get 3/8″ hose AND fittings because the additional air flow really helps out, and some tools are rated for 3/8″ fittings and won’t perform as advertised with 1/4″
I’m no Eric. I just need air for stuck nuts/bolts and to speed things up.
But I might also use the compressor for other things (painting?) and don’t want the wrong hose to be a limiting factor (be it air flow or lack of accessories which fit!) You suggestions and opinions are solicited!Hoping that the regulator is frozen at a level that I won’t really need to mess with it… but if not any suggestions on that?[/quote]
Don’t know about this particular unit, but some compressors have a push lock type knob. So that the pressure setting doesn’t get accidentally moved. Try gently pulling out on it.
As others have said, it’ll have limited use, running air tools. But it’ll still be quite handy for a number of things, like airing tires, and blowing out crud.[quote=”Chevyman21″ post=123683]Back in the day, there was a wonderful location for the high beam switch called the floor. Your left foot controlled the clutch and your highbeams. I find the floor button better and more convenient personally. What do y’all think?[/quote]
I’m with you, those floor switch dimmers just worked too good.
I think it had a more natural feel, than using the turn signal, to dim the lights.[quote=”Chevyman21″ post=123683]Back in the day, there was a wonderful location for the high beam switch called the floor. Your left foot controlled the clutch and your highbeams. I find the floor button better and more convenient personally. What do y’all think?[/quote]
I’m with you, those floor switch dimmers just worked too good.
I think it had a more natural feel, than using the turn signal, to dim the lights.I try to buy good tools, when getting something that I know I’ll use a lot. If I’m buying something I know, won’t see that much action I’ll look at saving money. Places like harbor freight, can have the kind of quality you need, but you have to check each item, some of it is crap.
There are tool forums, where you can find all the info you could ever want, about tool comparison. The forum Garage Journal, comes to mind. With something like ten thousand members, from all over the world. Someone will be able to answer any tool question you can think of.I try to buy good tools, when getting something that I know I’ll use a lot. If I’m buying something I know, won’t see that much action I’ll look at saving money. Places like harbor freight, can have the kind of quality you need, but you have to check each item, some of it is crap.
There are tool forums, where you can find all the info you could ever want, about tool comparison. The forum Garage Journal, comes to mind. With something like ten thousand members, from all over the world. Someone will be able to answer any tool question you can think of.[quote=”honda_98″ post=122242]I was wondering if I need to buy honda break fluid or just get a popular quality brand.[/quote]
Brake fluid is ok to get off the shelf, whatever brand you prefer. Honda uses several fluids that are proprietary, however brake fluid, isn’t one of them. The dot number, can likely be found on the top of the reservoir.
[quote=”honda_98″ post=122242]I was wondering if I need to buy honda break fluid or just get a popular quality brand.[/quote]
Brake fluid is ok to get off the shelf, whatever brand you prefer. Honda uses several fluids that are proprietary, however brake fluid, isn’t one of them. The dot number, can likely be found on the top of the reservoir.