How many miles on your 2009-2013 Fit?
#161
Mobil 1 5-20W Synthetic High Mileage.
High Mileage oil apparently conditions the seals. I used seal conditioner leak stop in a 2001 Civic in the power steering system, and it worked (to my surprise!).
I change when the oil turns dark brown, and after about a quart has been consumed, around 6000-9000 miles, usually when I have 30-50% indicated oil life on the odometer. Total mileage now 169,000 (2009 Sport).
New aftermarket stabilizer links on front (with grease fittings, had to buy a grease gun, what a throwback) at 165000, great improvement in noise and front end feel. Need to replace rear shocks. 205-50 tires, second set, probably will try 185-55 Michelins next time as they are now sold by Costco.
Heater blower and resistor failed lowest three speeds, both replaced by me at four years after dealer refused to honor TSB, saying car had too many miles while charging me $106 to say that. One of Honda's greatest appeals is the low number of defects, which minimizes engagements with dealer service departments.
High Mileage oil apparently conditions the seals. I used seal conditioner leak stop in a 2001 Civic in the power steering system, and it worked (to my surprise!).
I change when the oil turns dark brown, and after about a quart has been consumed, around 6000-9000 miles, usually when I have 30-50% indicated oil life on the odometer. Total mileage now 169,000 (2009 Sport).
New aftermarket stabilizer links on front (with grease fittings, had to buy a grease gun, what a throwback) at 165000, great improvement in noise and front end feel. Need to replace rear shocks. 205-50 tires, second set, probably will try 185-55 Michelins next time as they are now sold by Costco.
Heater blower and resistor failed lowest three speeds, both replaced by me at four years after dealer refused to honor TSB, saying car had too many miles while charging me $106 to say that. One of Honda's greatest appeals is the low number of defects, which minimizes engagements with dealer service departments.
#163
80 thousand on a 2011 never been in shop though I am having intermittent cooling with AC. suspect a switch as I can hit the AC switch over and over and it will blow cool or turn car off back on it blows cool weird
#164
I have that problem now. First check R134A but in my case the thermal protection switch on the compressor is totally shot now but it was doing that as well. It is a $50 part and not hard to do. Otherwise bypass it completely by connecting wires.
#166
'09 Sport
I have a 2009 sport automatic. I purchased it new and we now have 137,500 miles on it. I intend to keep it around for about 10 years if it will last that long. At 15,000 miles a year, I hope to get close to 300,000 out of it. It's been a great car thus far - the only thing I've had fixed was replacing the AC dryer and compressor. Ever since the valve recall it's had a strange squeak, but apart from that, no issues!
#167
I have a 2013 Honda Fit Sport with 95k miles. I have made some alterations adding Weather Tech mats, a cargo cover, blue LED lights, Honda Fit door sill badging, and wind guards for all for windows. Honda tire pressure caps, license plate caps, and an aftermarket thermometer/compass comes in handy. Also tinted all the windows since the AC in these vehicles never works correctly.
I drive in the city mostly so getting 32MPG is good, get 35 overall unless it's really hot or cold. I bought at 75k, car was used by the dealership for deliveries and such so it had a great maintenance record. I've had to replace the battery, rear brakes and drain the brake lines, but that's about it.
I had a 2008 Fit with 110k miles that had ZERO mechanical issues sans a new battery. I got t-boned in that car and it was totaled, but nary a scratch on me. This is the ultimate urban driver, I just love it. I'm a bigger guy (not fat, big) and I fit comfortably inside and have no issue with anything sans the seats picking up anything, and everything as far as dirt and dog hair. It can be parked anywhere/everywhere, just terrific.
Wish the car had a passenger armrest, but besides the substandard AC compressor this car is about as practically superior than anything out there. Hoping to get 150k, shouldn't be an issue.
I drive in the city mostly so getting 32MPG is good, get 35 overall unless it's really hot or cold. I bought at 75k, car was used by the dealership for deliveries and such so it had a great maintenance record. I've had to replace the battery, rear brakes and drain the brake lines, but that's about it.
I had a 2008 Fit with 110k miles that had ZERO mechanical issues sans a new battery. I got t-boned in that car and it was totaled, but nary a scratch on me. This is the ultimate urban driver, I just love it. I'm a bigger guy (not fat, big) and I fit comfortably inside and have no issue with anything sans the seats picking up anything, and everything as far as dirt and dog hair. It can be parked anywhere/everywhere, just terrific.
Wish the car had a passenger armrest, but besides the substandard AC compressor this car is about as practically superior than anything out there. Hoping to get 150k, shouldn't be an issue.
#168
2010 Fit Sport (MT) 99,9xx - never had any repairs - just maintenance (religious). Replace clutch last year at ~91K and some. Recently did spark plugs and coils. Runs great - love the car - but going to sell as I want something that can tow - it will be a sad day when I sell it.
#170
Also, very easy to install.
#172
2010 Fit manual transmission
Hi. 175000 miles. 100000mile extended warranty a wheel bearing went out at 98000. Was diagnosed as transmission bearing so they rebuilt the tranny. Turned out it was a wheel bearing! Got both fixed no charge. Put 135000 on it in 5 yrs. it's a great car and I tell everyone how good it is.
#173
Just hit 175,000 miles. 2012 MT.
Only problems: Driver door lock mechanism, radio volume knob, replaced 2 wheel covers that fell off.
Maintenance: 4 sets of tires, 2 sets of front brake pads, wheel alignment (100k mi), spark plugs (at 120k mi), valve adjustment (also at 120k mi), one transmission service (60k mi), a few engine/cabin filters, and oil changes every time the Maintenance Minder told me to.
Only problems: Driver door lock mechanism, radio volume knob, replaced 2 wheel covers that fell off.
Maintenance: 4 sets of tires, 2 sets of front brake pads, wheel alignment (100k mi), spark plugs (at 120k mi), valve adjustment (also at 120k mi), one transmission service (60k mi), a few engine/cabin filters, and oil changes every time the Maintenance Minder told me to.
#174
300,000
Mine just turned 300,000. No major breakdowns. Changed the oil every 10,000+ miles. I had to replace the air conditioner condenser as it had holes from road debris. I installed a rock shield screen to hopefully prevent this from happening again in the future.
#178
#179
Hit 475k the other day. Odometer photo- https://imgur.com/a/YTc5Ck7
#180
2009 Fit Sport manual
Bought new in July 2009 now has 31,211 miles on the odometer as of this morning. That means racking up mileage at a rate just a bit over 3500 miles a year. I walked to work most days until I retired last year, so the miles were from all from shopping, nights out, and the occasional enjoyable Sunday drive to tax-free New Hampshire. Otherwise it's in the garage.
I've changed the oil (synthetic) and filter once a year regardless of what the lights say and replaced the other fluids and filters based on time, not miles. It's had the recall work done for the airbags on both sides and something to do with valve springs, too. It's on the second set of tires - this time Conti Contacts - and the second battery. The brake pads were replaced this winter. It's been aligned twice, had three sets of wiper blades and I've replaced the cabin air filter twice. That's meant total service costs averaging $150 a year. Insurance with full collision is $600/yr and the city taxes it at $40 annually as personal property.
It has no dings, has never been in an accident and there's no visible rust. It even looks pretty good, considering that silver paint sometimes doesn't age well. No one seems to know how to drive a stick shift any more, so no one's likely to steal it or even ask to borrow it. I'm thinking about buying a new one but so far that's all I'm doing.
I've changed the oil (synthetic) and filter once a year regardless of what the lights say and replaced the other fluids and filters based on time, not miles. It's had the recall work done for the airbags on both sides and something to do with valve springs, too. It's on the second set of tires - this time Conti Contacts - and the second battery. The brake pads were replaced this winter. It's been aligned twice, had three sets of wiper blades and I've replaced the cabin air filter twice. That's meant total service costs averaging $150 a year. Insurance with full collision is $600/yr and the city taxes it at $40 annually as personal property.
It has no dings, has never been in an accident and there's no visible rust. It even looks pretty good, considering that silver paint sometimes doesn't age well. No one seems to know how to drive a stick shift any more, so no one's likely to steal it or even ask to borrow it. I'm thinking about buying a new one but so far that's all I'm doing.