Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos

laluks · 13th February 2009, 19:46

got my 25k service done yesterday. 1200Rs.
got the brake pads cleaned and suspension retorqued.

Civic doing great!!

ImmortalZ · 13th February 2009, 21:21

Question : Do you do your services at ODO distances or based on time?

mukeshgoel · 13th February 2009, 21:24

I go as per my ODO. It is 26k.

laluks · 13th February 2009, 21:35

odo - mostly. Even other wise in 3 to 4 months I'll do 5k. All the same

swageo · 14th February 2009, 01:58

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Originally Posted by laluks

odo - mostly. Even other wise in 3 to 4 months I'll do 5k. All the same

Is it not 5k or 3 month, to keep guarantee valid ?

laluks · 14th February 2009, 14:21

If service is always done at the same authorised service centre, 3-4 months is ok, as they know your vehicle and hence not an issue. But if the delay is more - probably yes!

runeet · 20th February 2009, 10:07

I finished my free servicings from the honda authorized service station, I have heard a lot of horror stories about the service center, so should I get it serviced from outside.
Also what should be the ideal frequency of servicing, the car does not get driven a lot.
What all should be checked during the servicing?

sandeep108 · 20th February 2009, 11:32

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Originally Posted by runeet

I finished my free servicings from the honda authorized service station, I have heard a lot of horror stories about the service center, so should I get it serviced from outside.
Also what should be the ideal frequency of servicing, the car does not get driven a lot.
What all should be checked during the servicing?

I would say generally leave it to your authorised Honda SS. If you do have any issues, try another Honda A SS (:lol). If you go outside it WILL void your warranty.

Maybe I can clear several misconceptions some civic/honda owners have:
1. The oil is NOT recommended to be changed till at least 5k km. I drive less so oil was changed after 1 year. This is because the initial oil contains molybdenum and other special additives required for correct bedding in of engine parts. Please do NOT go and change it in 1 month or 1k km.
2. Service interval as others have stated is 3 months or 5k km whichever is earlier.
3. Oil change interval is 6 months or 10k km whichever is earlier.
4. During the service they mostly torque the suspension, check everything on the PC (believe me, in the civic everything connects to the ECM/ECU and all sensor data is logged) and carry out usual inspection of boots, clean throttle body, air filter, check all fluid levels/leaks, etc.
5. Other work carried out is as per maintenance schedule in your manual and/or as advised by Honda. Apparently the coolant/plugs are supposed to last a decade!!!

Due to 'Indian' conditions, Honda has felt it necessary to check your car every 3 months / 5k km (also helps the dealers, btw).

I usually get into their 'package' deals - usually you save 30-40% over a 2 year period, plus for small stuff they do not keep charging you.

ImmortalZ · 20th February 2009, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by runeet

I finished my free servicings from the honda authorized service station, I have heard a lot of horror stories about the service center, so should I get it serviced from outside.
Also what should be the ideal frequency of servicing, the car does not get driven a lot.
What all should be checked during the servicing?

Do all your services from the A.S.S during warranty. If you miss even a single one from them, they are free to void it. Nothing usually goes wrong with the car, but then again, why take chances?

deepanonline · 21st February 2009, 01:26

Guys..

i was owning Verna Sx CRDI ABS for last 1 year..just got a CIVIC V MT..though its an Aug 2008 model(5k in its Odo), just wanted to check if there is any change in mielage before & after 1st or 2nd service?

What was the mileage before & after?

sandeep108 · 21st February 2009, 15:48

Before and after FE? Not much difference really. First 1k km = terrible FE usually for any car, thereafter should be stable. I get consistent FE for AT between 6-8 km/l in city and 11-13 km/l highway.

swageo · 21st February 2009, 19:08

I did my first wheel alignment as my car/civic crossed 6k (in one year). Service guys says, only 'toe' can be adjusted in civic, but not camber and caster. Is this true ?

During alignment, they put some jack kind of stuff between steering and seat to keep it up-tight. But does this applicable for cars with tilt steering ?.

And finally, my steering is position is bit turned to left, instead of straight. I went back, he adjusted it again.. but its still same. I know it can be rectified, and I will get it done on my next service with Honda.

I did this in XL tyre point, Anna Nagar, and not impressed. Rs 400.

entropy · 21st February 2009, 23:30

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Originally Posted by sandeep108

Before and after FE? Not much difference really. First 1k km = terrible FE usually for any car, thereafter should be stable. I get consistent FE for AT between 6-8 km/l in city and 11-13 km/l highway.

My Civic V-AT used to give around 7 hm/l but as kms have mounted it has now nudged to about 8 km/l in the city with AC on always and about at least 2 hrs idle time per tankfull.

9thsphinx · 22nd February 2009, 11:27

Quick question. I have signed up for the Yearly Maintenance plan at the Honda dealership and have specifically mentioned them to use Synthetic Oil on the next service for my Civic. How can I find out, if they really changed the oil to synthetic?

deepanonline · 22nd February 2009, 13:04

Any info on FE for a MT civic?

13th February 2009, 19:46	#76
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,551 Thanked: 16,485 Times	got my 25k service done yesterday. 1200Rs. got the brake pads cleaned and suspension retorqued. Civic doing great!!
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13th February 2009, 21:21	#77
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 601 Times View My Garage	Question : Do you do your services at ODO distances or based on time?
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13th February 2009, 21:24	#78
mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 2,412 Times View My Garage	I go as per my ODO. It is 26k.
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13th February 2009, 21:35	#79
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,551 Thanked: 16,485 Times	odo - mostly. Even other wise in 3 to 4 months I'll do 5k. All the same
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14th February 2009, 14:21	#81
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,551 Thanked: 16,485 Times	If service is always done at the same authorised service centre, 3-4 months is ok, as they know your vehicle and hence not an issue. But if the delay is more - probably yes!
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20th February 2009, 10:07	#82
runeet BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	I finished my free servicings from the honda authorized service station, I have heard a lot of horror stories about the service center, so should I get it serviced from outside. Also what should be the ideal frequency of servicing, the car does not get driven a lot. What all should be checked during the servicing?
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21st February 2009, 01:26	#85
deepanonline BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 154 Thanked: 9 Times	Guys.. i was owning Verna Sx CRDI ABS for last 1 year..just got a CIVIC V MT..though its an Aug 2008 model(5k in its Odo), just wanted to check if there is any change in mielage before & after 1st or 2nd service? What was the mileage before & after?
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21st February 2009, 15:48	#86
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 315 Times	Before and after FE? Not much difference really. First 1k km = terrible FE usually for any car, thereafter should be stable. I get consistent FE for AT between 6-8 km/l in city and 11-13 km/l highway.
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21st February 2009, 19:08	#87
swageo BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 326 Thanked: 31 Times	wheel alignment I did my first wheel alignment as my car/civic crossed 6k (in one year). Service guys says, only 'toe' can be adjusted in civic, but not camber and caster. Is this true ? During alignment, they put some jack kind of stuff between steering and seat to keep it up-tight. But does this applicable for cars with tilt steering ?. And finally, my steering is position is bit turned to left, instead of straight. I went back, he adjusted it again.. but its still same. I know it can be rectified, and I will get it done on my next service with Honda. I did this in XL tyre point, Anna Nagar, and not impressed. Rs 400.
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22nd February 2009, 11:27	#89
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,121 Thanked: 549 Times View My Garage	Quick question. I have signed up for the Yearly Maintenance plan at the Honda dealership and have specifically mentioned them to use Synthetic Oil on the next service for my Civic. How can I find out, if they really changed the oil to synthetic?
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22nd February 2009, 13:04	#90
deepanonline BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 154 Thanked: 9 Times	Any info on FE for a MT civic?
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