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| ![]() A quick question to all Civic owners here. I took test drive of Civic and found the driver headrest position not ergonomic. I felt it positioned too forward, and there was no support for neck. Any such observations/comments? Thanks. |
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Congratulations Manim.All the very best for your next milestone target. Last edited by GTO : 30th January 2012 at 13:12. Reason: Fixing quote |
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Up to 30K it was mineral, after 40K it is synthetic. All the services are at the A.S.S at Madurai, TVS. Quote:
In fact I do enjoy the sitting position in the Civic and feel fresh after a nine hour drive (apart from the mild pain in the bum for sitting continuously for a long time). Thanks! Last edited by manim : 24th January 2012 at 10:01. | ||
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| ![]() Congrats Manim for completing the 100K mark. Great Car! I have done the 40K service last week. There is a slight sound coming from somewhere when I turn the steering wheel especially at slow speeds or at zero speed. The SA has confirmed that the sound has nothing to do with the steering. He says the sound is because both the tie rod ends are not ok and need to be changed.The part is not available on their stock. It takes 15 days or so to get it delivered. However the SA suggested me to change it in the next service at 45K.Is it ok to drive the car in this form? What do you guys suggest? Last edited by princemanatt : 24th January 2012 at 10:26. |
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I have seen some folks using pillow supports which ties below the head rest to give the neck some support. I myself have never needed it hence never tried it. | |
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Congratulations manim. Your ownership experience has been an inspiration. However I didnt know that you red line occasionally. Difficult not to do that with a Civic. Quote:
In any case, a key reason of the object is to prevent head whiplash during an accident. | |
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Do newer Civics also have this problem or is it with the older one? | |
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The front engine mount, the one on top of the alternator goes kaput in most Civics. Most regulars of this thread had to deal with this issue. Scorponok's front engine mount was replaced after 2.5 years by the first owner. I dont think newer models have this issue solved. Hope you never have to face this. |
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| ![]() I have had to have 3 engine mounts replaced in as many as 3 years. First 2 they did under warranty, last they refused, even though I had extended warranty and I had to pay for. Now while there is a slight noise, it has lasted 2+ years, so am hopeful the issue is mostly resolved. It seems there is a rubber bit which gives way in our climate and as per Honda policy there is no warranty for rubber, so it becomes a 'consumable'. Same problem for the lower arms - the rubber bit is gone so it make a bit of noise once in a while. Again - sorry sir, rubber only cannot be replaced or part is not under warranty, entire assembly you have to replace at your cost. As I said earlier, I am simply living with some of these noises, just turning up the music a bit as otherwise it simply is a very nice car to drive. |
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