DIY Maintenance
#21
07-01-2014, 12:40 AM
My friend is currently leasing a 2014 civic, and he told me that he only changes his oil whenever the dealership calls him to do so, which is not very often... like once or twice a season... basically whenever he gets his tires changed.
Does that sound right to you? Do newer car models require less frequent oil changes due to new technology or something?
Does that sound right to you? Do newer car models require less frequent oil changes due to new technology or something?
#22
07-01-2014, 12:42 AM
Also, looked at an EX-L this week, got a long look under the hood and even underneath. There is boatloads of room under the hood and everything is laid out very nicely, very methodically, self maintenance should be a breeze.
#23
07-01-2014, 06:01 AM
I looked at the engine compartment carefully yesterday and noticed that a lot of components are MUCH HARDER to get to than on GE8 (except for spark plugs).
Radiator is going to be a PITA to remove (it's under what seems like a permanent metal panel and may need to be removed from the bottom).
Thermostat is much lower and has no room around it. Started is also behind some part that may be difficulty to remove (has either wires or tubes going around it).
The alternator is lower and also buried behind accessories.
I took pictures of what I am talking about if anyone is interested.
Radiator is going to be a PITA to remove (it's under what seems like a permanent metal panel and may need to be removed from the bottom).
Thermostat is much lower and has no room around it. Started is also behind some part that may be difficulty to remove (has either wires or tubes going around it).
The alternator is lower and also buried behind accessories.
I took pictures of what I am talking about if anyone is interested.
These two statements sound contradictory lol
Where's the oil filter located and how accessible is it?
#24
07-01-2014, 09:19 AM
I have no prior reference with older Fits... for "routine" maintenance it looks fine, yes a radiator will probably be a PITA,... but I've seen more cramped engine bays for sure.
It didn't look like an old GM where you had to remove corner chassis braces just to swap a battery, or borrow a 5 year old to get a hand down somewhere. The handy will probably be fine, the less initiated; probably still fine for the normal maintenance ...its a honda right? Oil n tires
It didn't look like an old GM where you had to remove corner chassis braces just to swap a battery, or borrow a 5 year old to get a hand down somewhere. The handy will probably be fine, the less initiated; probably still fine for the normal maintenance ...its a honda right? Oil n tires
Last edited by mike884; 07-01-2014 at 09:27 AM.
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