Forum Replies Created
-
Replies
-
IMHO torque values are notoriously imprecise when set by engineer, and when torqued by mechanics.
And lugs and their nuts take all kinds of real world over- and under-torquing without too much complaint, as long as they’re not stripped, broken, or stupidly loose.
That said, I’ve used a small dollop of copper anti-seize on these fasteners for 40 years and a dozen cars, and they hold fast and don’t seize.
On a finer point, I limit the anti-seize to the threads, and keep it off the part of the nut that seats on the wheel so that’s still a source of considerable friction.
Just the fact that the Honda transmission is very fussy about it’s fluid is a testimony to weak engineering. A really well engineered transmission should be able to use any reasonable fluid and not fail. Such high specificity for fluid requirements is not a sign of brilliant engineering.
Just the fact that the Honda transmission is very fussy about it’s fluid is a testimony to weak engineering. A really well engineered transmission should be able to use any reasonable fluid and not fail. Such high specificity for fluid requirements is not a sign of brilliant engineering.
That’s an interesting question.
In my neighborhood I never see anyone working on their cars. No tire rotation, no new brake pads, and no oil changes. They don’t even wash their cars in the driveway with a bucket and hose, preferring the commercial wash.
Auto parts store for DIY have become scarce.
The oil filter section in big stores like Walmart has gotten pretty small. Ditto for wiper blades, oil, batteries, and lights.
The cars are more complex, people are short of time, and demographically automotive technology is little interest to youth and middle age adults. A few old timers like myself remain.
I do a lot of car service as I save money, avoids rip-offs, do it right (sometimes twice!!), enjoy using tools, and have a sense of accomplishment and independence.
That’s an interesting question.
In my neighborhood I never see anyone working on their cars. No tire rotation, no new brake pads, and no oil changes. They don’t even wash their cars in the driveway with a bucket and hose, preferring the commercial wash.
Auto parts store for DIY have become scarce.
The oil filter section in big stores like Walmart has gotten pretty small. Ditto for wiper blades, oil, batteries, and lights.
The cars are more complex, people are short of time, and demographically automotive technology is little interest to youth and middle age adults. A few old timers like myself remain.
I do a lot of car service as I save money, avoids rip-offs, do it right (sometimes twice!!), enjoy using tools, and have a sense of accomplishment and independence.
I think in this site and a dedicated Accord site, the 6-speed manual is a balkly shifter in some of the lower gears. I’m pretty sure there was a TSB or even a recall on it.
I think in this site and a dedicated Accord site, the 6-speed manual is a balkly shifter in some of the lower gears. I’m pretty sure there was a TSB or even a recall on it.
Why does Honda continually have transmission problems?
Both with automatic and manual.
Does Honda outsource it’s transmission design and build to low quality organization?
I just don’t understand why quality eludes Honda is the transmission department!
Why does Honda continually have transmission problems?
Both with automatic and manual.
Does Honda outsource it’s transmission design and build to low quality organization?
I just don’t understand why quality eludes Honda is the transmission department!
Are the rubber line braided also, but with fabric? Under the outer skin of rubber.
I don’t think rubber un-reinforced would take brake line pressure.
Are the rubber line braided also, but with fabric? Under the outer skin of rubber.
I don’t think rubber un-reinforced would take brake line pressure.
It all boils down to what the insurance policy reads.
Insurance companies don’t pay out easily, and they have 99% of the power and resources.
It all boils down to what the insurance policy reads.
Insurance companies don’t pay out easily, and they have 99% of the power and resources.
Here’s a WAG based on events for my 1990 Camry.
The compressor’s clutch bearing went bad allowing the clutch pulley components to rub through the electromagnetic coils on the clutch and create a fuse blowing short. The “factory trained” Toyota mechanic used the wrong puller and cracked the compressor which now also had to be replaced, as well as the clutch. As usual usual the customer “ate it”!
So take off your compressor belt and check its pulley for play. Engine not running of course.
Here’s a WAG based on events for my 1990 Camry.
The compressor’s clutch bearing went bad allowing the clutch pulley components to rub through the electromagnetic coils on the clutch and create a fuse blowing short. The “factory trained” Toyota mechanic used the wrong puller and cracked the compressor which now also had to be replaced, as well as the clutch. As usual usual the customer “ate it”!
So take off your compressor belt and check its pulley for play. Engine not running of course.