Team-BHP - Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos

Today, while on the traffic red-light, I forgot to dis-engage the hand brake (which was pulled up midly) and I drove it for a few yards and there was a beep beep sounds and I got scared because I was returning from the 2nd service and for a while, thought, they had messed the car.. the point is, I like it.. a small but very helpful warning beep with the brake gauge blinking... is this present in the previous Civic (and other cars - didn't have it in SX4)?

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Originally Posted by laluks (Post 1696691)

5K is a normal service. Costs around 850/-
Oil change is at 10K. costs around 1000 if you use mineral oil.

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Originally Posted by manim (Post 1699358)

Zero cost for my 2nd free service back in August 2007.

Yes, even mine..zero cost.. @laluks, how come yours was 850?

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Originally Posted by iTNerd (Post 1699399)

is this present in the previous Civic

Yes, even mine..zero cost.. @laluks, how come yours was 850?

That warning chime is present in mine too.
First 5k was free.
Rs850 is for all normal services at, 15k, 25k, 35k ....hence I mentioned so stupid:

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Originally Posted by iTNerd (Post 1699399)

Quite a useful feature indeed ! By the way is it not time for the Civic owners to start a thread on "Did you know..?" series for the Civic ? It would prove very useful for the existing owners and aspiring owners (read that as me :D) as well.

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Originally Posted by ImmortalZ (Post 1703740)

That information is there in the service booklet. A couple of very useful tables and lists that show what is checked at what service.

Any links to download service booklet ??

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Originally Posted by iTNerd (Post 1699399)

There's another one, if you leave the headlights on and take out the key, then you get a small chime again.

Another one I noticed.

When you put the ac blower in Leg or Leg and Front position, Some air is directed through the cup holder to cool any beverage can kept there. Also little air comes out through the gap of the hand rest. I find this very useful to cool my left hand when it sweats.

Hi Laluks,

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Originally Posted by laluks (Post 1693701)

Engine oil-853

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Originally Posted by trrk (Post 1695515)

Hi,
Can you put up a scanned copy of the bill here, please?
My next service is due on the 27th. I would like to have ammunition to fight for mineral oil.

I think you never noticed this request.

Anyway, I did not have to fight this time. I was given the option of mineral oil or Synthetic with oil change interval of 10000kms (but still have to go for the 5000kms service).

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Originally Posted by trrk (Post 1705841)

Hi Laluks,

I think you never noticed this request.

Rajesh, sorry yaar. Did not notice it. Was completely in the Bangalore OTR loop. Will do that over the weekend :)

BTW for Civic they charge for 4 litres always.

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Originally Posted by sandeep108 (Post 1694944)

I have driven both cars, Corolla AT and Civic AT and would any day prefer the civic over the corolla. I am not aware of whether they have made any improvements to the Altis suspension/AT so my opinion may be outdated.

The corolla felt very 'loose' over 90-100 kmph (on a comparative basis of course) the engine was very rough after 4,500 rpm and the 4 speed AT was quite pathetic. The corolla also felt very tinny on doors / boot. If you observe, every corolla will have a dent in the front top fender.

I agree with your observations. The older Corolla had a tinny feel to it but nowhere as bad as my OHC or Esteem. My 9G had a small ding on the front left fender and I still dont know when and how it happened.
The Altis' build quality is better but not by much.

Both Corollas are designed for comfort and easy driving on highway or in the city. I love the Altis' EPS it makes for effortless steering at low speeds and whilst parking. The Civic beats the pants off the 9G in handling while the Altis is comes close due to its wider and lower stance compared with the outgoing model.

Cheers!