I just bought a 93 accord 5 speed with a 2.2 with over 225k..... Motor still feels strong but I want to knw what to do to it to have it be as efficient as possible n make it last another 20 years.... I knw the basics like spark plugs wire cap rotor n filters.... But what else can I do besides my basic maintanance?
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drive it right, dont beat on it daily, and maybe for every oil change use lucas oil treatment best stuff u can buy! i use it everytime i change my oil works wonders. also maybe change oil in trans wen needed if auto or stick. just keep up to date on maintenance and ur be good. hondas r built to last!
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If you really want to go loco.
- Change all liquids (coolant, transmission, engine, etc)
- Change all belts (timing, power steering, alternator, etc)
- Change all seals/gaskets (head gasket, cam seals, exhaust gaskets, etc)
- Compression test to check the overall health of the motor
- Seafoam, I've never done this but you can try
- Regular maintenance items like you said, spark plugs, cap and rotor, etc.
- Bushings in the suspension, every single one
That's about it.
You can do CV joints too, but if they aren't causing a problem I wouldn't do it personally.
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Don't add anything to your oil.Originally posted by Ryan101 View Postdrive it right, dont beat on it daily, and maybe for every oil change use lucas oil treatment best stuff u can buy! i use it everytime i change my oil works wonders. also maybe change oil in trans wen needed if auto or stick. just keep up to date on maintenance and ur be good. hondas r built to last!
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^ lucas is like better than oil.
less of a dry start less wear on ur motor! ive ran in every car ive owned and all have well over 200k and none have ever burnt oil!
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thats like saying dont run seafoam thru ur car. its just something for a lil extra protection as in seafoam helps clean ur fuel system and also works killer! not saying people have different opinions tho.
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Yeah I always hear 2 sides to that lucas oil stanilizer... I dpnt knw so I want to hear other peoples opinions.Comment
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http://web.archive.org/web/201009261...ucas/lucas.htmOriginally posted by Ryan101 View Post^ lucas is like better than oil. less of a dry start less wear on ur motor! ive ran in every car ive owned and all have well over 200k and none have ever burnt oil!
The original article was deleted from the site, so that's an archived copy of it. Lucas probably threatened to sue.
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I think if Lucas was that good, all car manufacturers would have included it into their maintenance recommendation. Up to date, I don't see any printed literature on it. Maybe the cars you have don't burn any oil b/c of the regular timely maintenance rather than Lucas' benefits.Comment
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WOW, Thanks for that, definitely good info. I've never used additives and I'm glad I read that. Thanxx DEEVOriginally posted by deevergote View Posthttp://web.archive.org/web/201009261...ucas/lucas.htm
The original article was deleted from the site, so that's an archived copy of it. Lucas probably threatened to sue.
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Originally posted by deevergote View Posthttp://web.archive.org/web/201009261...ucas/lucas.htm
The original article was deleted from the site, so that's an archived copy of it. Lucas probably threatened to sue.
hmmm maybe u r right. idk like i said people have different opinions on lucas. but that makes me kinda iffy now lol.Comment
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