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    Do you care if a vehicle's hood has a prop rod?

    Been driving Hondas for probably 40 years, mostly Civic, a few Accords, CRV's and Acuras, all in memory had prop rods, never had a bushing problem. A few models the position of the rod made checking the oil a bit difficult. Beats replacing hydraulic cylinders every few years. Sometimes the...
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    Best air filter?

    I have driven Honda exclusively for many years, use only OEM filters, they fit and seal perfectly. They are paper that appears to be VERY lightly oiled, never enough to leave a film on the plastic wrap the come in. I've always wiped out the airbox with a damp cloth when I change filters, never...
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    New Dodge Hornets selling well below MSRP- worth consideration??

    Another acronym from a tech at a local Fiat dealer when the little 300's were going thru a massive engine failure glut a few years ago (they had 11 300's on the lot waiting for engines) F Fits I inside A A T Tashcan If they are giving them away now, I can only imagine what the 3-year...
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    How to drive CVT

    They do, have had at least 9 Honda CVTs, always serviced by a Honda Certified Master Technician who has consistently reccomended driving them normally, NEVER shifting from forward to reverse (or the opposite) unless COMPLETELY stopped and a spill-n-fill using ONLY genuine Honda fluid at 30k...
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    Mobil 1 Undeserved Bad Reputation?

    I just get tired of his constant whining, Eric O is much more interesting and has a sense of humor.
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    For Chrysler/Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Minivan Owners

    Just a lookback, but I remember when you actually mixed antifreeze, I was cautioned to use only distilled water.
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    Rocker panel rust

    Look into POR-15. Wire brush the snot out of everything you can reach then paint the area with POR-15
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    Same Car Same Engine, Different Country Different Oil

    My 2023 Honda Civic Touring Sedan with the 1.5t has a capacity of 3.7 quarts with filter. I changed from Mobil1 0w20 EP to Mobil1 5W-30 EP and 3-4k OCI's. Haven't noticed a difference in mpg, still runs 40+ mpg highway driving.
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    Post your latest oil change

    2025 Honda HRV EX-L 1675 miles, first oil/filter change Out: Factory fill 0w20, probably Idemsu, Factory filter In: Mobil1 0W-20 EP, Honda 15400-PLM-A02 filter
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    Do I have to change my coolant?

    Pro-active maintenance beats reactive maintenance every time IMHO
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    Forum clean language rules

    Just watch any media reports today, when the people being covered resort to a string of profanities, they lose all credibility, all I can think is if that's all you've got, you've got nothing.
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    Forum clean language rules

    Common sense and common courtesy aren't common anymore. If you cannot express yourself without profanity, there's not much i want to hear that I'll listen to or respond.
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    Do Tire Repair plugs have a expiration date?

    Absolutely never have plugged a tire, always have it patched from the inside.
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    I caught two boys stealing mail

    If the parents have no ethics or morality, their kids won't either. With a divorce rate over 50%, church membership at an all-time low and falling, combined with peer pressure and a "no punishment" policy because it will hurt their self-esteem, we're seeing the end result. Kids with no empathy...
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    What are you watching on tv right now?

    We're watching Blue Bloods reruns on Amazon Prime, we purchased a every episode so we could watch them in order. Still can't believe ABC canceled this show.
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    Who wears a hat?

    I have several ball caps, find the bill cuts down on glare, rain off my glasses. When I really need protection, I go to my ventilated crown Tilley, brim is supposed to be spf 55, very comfortable and also washable.
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    anyone found a aftermarket air filter similar to honda oem?

    If you have the Acura Honda part #, you'll find there's a lot of interchange. Try going to College Hills Honda, they sell Honda parts including service parts at a decent discount. Go to the parts and accessories section and query by part number. Be sure to check shipping cost, it pays to get...
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    $2.50 for pump air?

    The thing about the pumps that you have to pay for, is the time usually is just enough to check and adjust THREE tires, then you pay a second time for the fourth. Trick is to remove all 4 valve caps, quickly over-inflate all four tires, then adjust using your own gauge. I now own a Ryobi pump...
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    $2.50 for pump air?

    How many drivers today know how to check Tire pressure, know how to use a gauge, actually have one or know if it's accurate? Currently, the method used by most to change at flat tire is usually " call AAA", especially with so many hybrids that don't have a spare. Probably very few that can...
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    Not sure if previous owner used synthetic oil or regular

    If it was ever serviced at an Infinity dealer, perhaps a VIN search by a dealer might reveal some service history.
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