I'm addicted to VTEC! My first Honda
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I'm addicted to VTEC! My first Honda
I just bought a Sebring Silver/Black '02 on Saturday. The drive from Jacksonville to Tallahassee was awesome!
I've always owned trucks and jumping from an Avalanche to an S2000 is great.
I've got a few questions for you guys because I don't know nearly enough about the car yet:
1. I changed the oil (Mobil 1: 10W - 30), had the diff. serviced, changed the trans. fluid, and air filter in an attempt help out my new baby...should I change anything else?
2. I'm in the market for a Comptech Ice Box, is there a place to buy one used (other than Ebay)?
3. Also, any maintainance advice? The car has 36,000 miles and runs perfectly, but if there's anything else to do to it I feel like I should go ahead and have it done.
4. Finally, I'd like to thank all the guys that are always so helpful to people like me who need help. THANKS!
I've always owned trucks and jumping from an Avalanche to an S2000 is great.
I've got a few questions for you guys because I don't know nearly enough about the car yet:
1. I changed the oil (Mobil 1: 10W - 30), had the diff. serviced, changed the trans. fluid, and air filter in an attempt help out my new baby...should I change anything else?
2. I'm in the market for a Comptech Ice Box, is there a place to buy one used (other than Ebay)?
3. Also, any maintainance advice? The car has 36,000 miles and runs perfectly, but if there's anything else to do to it I feel like I should go ahead and have it done.
4. Finally, I'd like to thank all the guys that are always so helpful to people like me who need help. THANKS!
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Congrats on the new ride! When I picked up my new S I changed out the clutch and brake fluid as well. Hardtopguy.com is a good source for this stuff.
Just cruise the the for sale forum for anyone selling an icebox.
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You've done most of the important stuff. I agree with EZZ that you should do the brake fluid too, and do the clutch fluid too (which I think is also brake fluid).
The only important thing is that you need to check the torque on your sparkplugs, and possibly replace them. Mid-year in 2002, Honda issued a recall for this, and I'm not sure there's any simple way to know if the previous owner did it. I'd just recommend buying a set at the dealership, and installing them as replacements yourself at 18 lb-ft.
Best wishes.
The only important thing is that you need to check the torque on your sparkplugs, and possibly replace them. Mid-year in 2002, Honda issued a recall for this, and I'm not sure there's any simple way to know if the previous owner did it. I'd just recommend buying a set at the dealership, and installing them as replacements yourself at 18 lb-ft.
Best wishes.
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Thanks so much guys. As always, very helpful info. I've spent more time detailing the S than driving it in the last week. What a joy of a car!
Another question, I noticed on the For Sale forum that there was some talk of a "Classifieds" section. I tried to find it but to no avail...does it even exist yet?
Another question, I noticed on the For Sale forum that there was some talk of a "Classifieds" section. I tried to find it but to no avail...does it even exist yet?
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