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I bought my 2003 w/112k on it. The former owner didn't give me records, so when I got it I did:
Valve adjustment and retainer inspection, no sunken retainers! Replaced plugs.
Coolant, it still was dark green type 2, now it's blue.
Oil change, w/ Mobil1 0w40 high HTHS euro oil, before I knew F20Cs like to drink Mobil 1. And an OEM PCX filter.
Trans fluid change, I used Honda's MTF. Fluid was clean.
Rear diff fluid, I used Redline 75w 90. Fluid was clear and no metal flake in oil.
Cabin filter, it looked as if it was never done.
Air filter, was nasty.
4 tires, rears were near bald, and no grip on even damp pavement.
Next things I'll do over time, clutch, it's a little high and original, but doesn't slip. Engine belt. Remove aftermarket alarm that interferes with start signal from button every once in a while.
Valve adjustment and retainer inspection, no sunken retainers! Replaced plugs.
Coolant, it still was dark green type 2, now it's blue.
Oil change, w/ Mobil1 0w40 high HTHS euro oil, before I knew F20Cs like to drink Mobil 1. And an OEM PCX filter.
Trans fluid change, I used Honda's MTF. Fluid was clean.
Rear diff fluid, I used Redline 75w 90. Fluid was clear and no metal flake in oil.
Cabin filter, it looked as if it was never done.
Air filter, was nasty.
4 tires, rears were near bald, and no grip on even damp pavement.
Next things I'll do over time, clutch, it's a little high and original, but doesn't slip. Engine belt. Remove aftermarket alarm that interferes with start signal from button every once in a while.
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From: Carolinas
Actually,the 0w30 oil is about $8.15qt& the OE 5w30 is $4.70/qt.
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1. I have an 04, bought with less than 9k miles 3 yrs. ago; I change it twice a year, before and after winter, app. 5k miles between changes.
2. Used Mobil until last summer, and switched to Amsoil, the 25k stuff, and I will now change oil once per year, which will be about 10-12 miles.
3. In exactly 3 yrs. I have put 32k miles on the car.
4. I only pay $8/qt. for the good stuff, but I always find a way to buy wholesale. And, no, I am not a dealer.
5. In fact, I have waited my whole life to have a car good enough to warrant buying Amsoil; Mobil 1 was costing me $5 or %6/qt. and I bought 6 per box at Sam's, and since I will change oil once every year, it's not costing a premium anyway.
2. Used Mobil until last summer, and switched to Amsoil, the 25k stuff, and I will now change oil once per year, which will be about 10-12 miles.
3. In exactly 3 yrs. I have put 32k miles on the car.
4. I only pay $8/qt. for the good stuff, but I always find a way to buy wholesale. And, no, I am not a dealer.
5. In fact, I have waited my whole life to have a car good enough to warrant buying Amsoil; Mobil 1 was costing me $5 or %6/qt. and I bought 6 per box at Sam's, and since I will change oil once every year, it's not costing a premium anyway.
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From: queens,newyork
Originally Posted by vasquezgno' timestamp='1364234995' post='22427106
depending how hard you run your car then it varies on how many miles until the next change if you use synthetic of course. changing it every 3000 miles is a waste of money especially when amsoil costs like 14 a quart.
Actually,the 0w30 oil is about $8.15qt& the OE 5w30 is $4.70/qt.
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