Tips on How to Take Care of My ESi

[r1chm0nd]

Hi guys!!

I'm a first time car owner here and my baby is a 95 Civic ESi. Can you give me tips on how to maintain and take care of my car because I would really like to keep it for a long time. Do you think this is possible given that this car is already 16 years old already? TIA!

[crazy_boy]

Hi guys!!

I'm a first time car owner here and my baby is a 95 Civic ESi. Can you give me tips on how to maintain and take care of my car because I would really like to keep it for a long time. Do you think this is possible given that this car is already 16 years old already? TIA!

basic:

maintenance. lahat ng fluids, under chassis parts.

and detailing/car wash.

[r1chm0nd]

basic:

maintenance. lahat ng fluids, under chassis parts.

and detailing/car wash.

How often should I have it maintained? Thanks for replying!

[mazingerZ]

1. Oil change - every 5,000 kms (since 1994 model - try using20w/50 viscosity - mineral oil will do);
2. Oil filter change - upon every oil change;
3. Spark plug replacements - every other oil change (use the garden variety lang, don't opt for the high tech ek ek stuff, added cost lang iyon);
4. Brake fluid (use dot 3 ha)/Power steering fluid (dexron 3 AT fluid), transmission fluid (consult honda)/Coolant - replace using distilled water - should be given a once over (meaning changemo na ito kaagad, sabay mo na sa first oil change mo);
5. Check your shocks and shock mounts if they are still okay (it can be done sabay sa lahat above);
6. Pa detail mo ang interior - to get rid of the grime and dirt accumulated over the years;
7. Check the battery kung okay pa;
8. Change the fanbelt;
9. Have the mechanic inspect if the timing belt is still okay, if not have it changed;
10. Check all the lights (headlight, brakelight, taillight, parklight);


11. And don't hesitate to ask us here at tsikot kung me query ka bro. Congrats sa ride

[arieslhon]

additional are:
check crankshaft pulley for possible play due to worn out pulley key.
worst is kung napamachine shop na yan dahill yan ang isa sa sakit ng esi......

[r1chm0nd]

additional are:
check crankshaft pulley for possible play due to worn out pulley key.
worst is kung napamachine shop na yan dahill yan ang isa sa sakit ng esi......

Bro, what do you mean by "napamachine shop?" Sorry I'm quite a noob when it comes to cars because I'm a first time car owner..

[r1chm0nd]

1. Oil change - every 5,000 kms (since 1994 model - try using20w/50 viscosity - mineral oil will do);
2. Oil filter change - upon every oil change;
3. Spark plug replacements - every other oil change (use the garden variety lang, don't opt for the high tech ek ek stuff, added cost lang iyon);
4. Brake fluid (use dot 3 ha)/Power steering fluid (dexron 3 AT fluid), transmission fluid (consult honda)/Coolant - replace using distilled water - should be given a once over (meaning changemo na ito kaagad, sabay mo na sa first oil change mo);
5. Check your shocks and shock mounts if they are still okay (it can be done sabay sa lahat above);
6. Pa detail mo ang interior - to get rid of the grime and dirt accumulated over the years;
7. Check the battery kung okay pa;
8. Change the fanbelt;
9. Have the mechanic inspect if the timing belt is still okay, if not have it changed;
10. Check all the lights (headlight, brakelight, taillight, parklight);


11. And don't hesitate to ask us here at tsikot kung me query ka bro. Congrats sa ride

Thanks for the detailed steps sir! I hope my car will last even though it's already 16 years old..

[isa1023]

Don't be fooled by the cliche that Hondas are race machines.

Don't drive it too hard dahil prone sa overheat due to its weak cooling system.

Not to mention oil leaks.