Maintenance Needed for an '05 with 6100 Miles
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I agree with the others, as summarized by Reckon.
You should also put some vinyl top conditioner on the convertable top, and apply some Shin-Itzu grease (available at Honda stores) to the window/door/trunkseals, they're probably very dry right now.
As for the blinker fluid...don't know what to say ;-)
You should also put some vinyl top conditioner on the convertable top, and apply some Shin-Itzu grease (available at Honda stores) to the window/door/trunkseals, they're probably very dry right now.
As for the blinker fluid...don't know what to say ;-)
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I agree with the others, as summarized by Reckon.
You should also put some vinyl top conditioner on the convertable top, and apply some Shin-Itzu grease (available at Honda stores) to the window/door/trunkseals, they're probably very dry right now.
As for the blinker fluid...don't know what to say ;-)
You should also put some vinyl top conditioner on the convertable top, and apply some Shin-Itzu grease (available at Honda stores) to the window/door/trunkseals, they're probably very dry right now.
As for the blinker fluid...don't know what to say ;-)
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Vinyl unless it has been replaced with an aftermarket cloth top.
Even with only 6K it has been up to 9 years. The oil does need to be changed over time.
Even with only 6K it has been up to 9 years. The oil does need to be changed over time.
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Originally Posted by Greg W' timestamp='1367653032' post='22518775
I agree with the others, as summarized by Reckon.
You should also put some vinyl top conditioner on the convertable top, and apply some Shin-Itzu grease (available at Honda stores) to the window/door/trunkseals, they're probably very dry right now.
As for the blinker fluid...don't know what to say ;-)
You should also put some vinyl top conditioner on the convertable top, and apply some Shin-Itzu grease (available at Honda stores) to the window/door/trunkseals, they're probably very dry right now.
As for the blinker fluid...don't know what to say ;-)
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1. I bought an 04 with 8745 miles on it three years ago; 6 yrs. old at time of purchase; paid $18,455. Much like your scenario.
2. The dealer had changed oil w/Mobil 1, I changed the transmission oil, and the diff. oil as well.
3. After a year, I changed the clutch/brake fluid, would have done it earlier if I would have known that it was advisable.
4. After I had nearly 40k miles on it in 2.5 yrs., I changed out the radiator fluid; I wasn't too paranoid about changing that out too early since Honda recommends it at 100k or 10 yrs.; I did it at 40k and 8 yrs.
5. I used 303 Protectant (bought it online) on the vinyl top (Ragtop is good also), and on the dash and interior, even the seats, after I use a leather treatment on them; the grease recommended I use on all the rubber seals.
6. Relax, don't get too bugged out by it, your car will be fine!
2. The dealer had changed oil w/Mobil 1, I changed the transmission oil, and the diff. oil as well.
3. After a year, I changed the clutch/brake fluid, would have done it earlier if I would have known that it was advisable.
4. After I had nearly 40k miles on it in 2.5 yrs., I changed out the radiator fluid; I wasn't too paranoid about changing that out too early since Honda recommends it at 100k or 10 yrs.; I did it at 40k and 8 yrs.
5. I used 303 Protectant (bought it online) on the vinyl top (Ragtop is good also), and on the dash and interior, even the seats, after I use a leather treatment on them; the grease recommended I use on all the rubber seals.
6. Relax, don't get too bugged out by it, your car will be fine!
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1. I bought an 04 with 8745 miles on it three years ago; 6 yrs. old at time of purchase; paid $18,455. Much like your scenario.
2. The dealer had changed oil w/Mobil 1, I changed the transmission oil, and the diff. oil as well.
3. After a year, I changed the clutch/brake fluid, would have done it earlier if I would have known that it was advisable.
4. After I had nearly 40k miles on it in 2.5 yrs., I changed out the radiator fluid; I wasn't too paranoid about changing that out too early since Honda recommends it at 100k or 10 yrs.; I did it at 40k and 8 yrs.
5. I used 303 Protectant (bought it online) on the vinyl top (Ragtop is good also), and on the dash and interior, even the seats, after I use a leather treatment on them; the grease recommended I use on all the rubber seals.
6. Relax, don't get too bugged out by it, your car will be fine!
2. The dealer had changed oil w/Mobil 1, I changed the transmission oil, and the diff. oil as well.
3. After a year, I changed the clutch/brake fluid, would have done it earlier if I would have known that it was advisable.
4. After I had nearly 40k miles on it in 2.5 yrs., I changed out the radiator fluid; I wasn't too paranoid about changing that out too early since Honda recommends it at 100k or 10 yrs.; I did it at 40k and 8 yrs.
5. I used 303 Protectant (bought it online) on the vinyl top (Ragtop is good also), and on the dash and interior, even the seats, after I use a leather treatment on them; the grease recommended I use on all the rubber seals.
6. Relax, don't get too bugged out by it, your car will be fine!
I also use the 303 Fabric Protectant.It's the best I have used.It kept my old top looking great and works well on the new Robbins top.Sheds water like a duck.
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