Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos

manim · 22nd August 2010, 15:42

I regularly do 8 to 10 hour drives and find the stock seats good.
Mine is an AT, so I can be more relaxed.

hiren.mistry · 22nd August 2010, 17:59

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Originally Posted by shuvc

I had similar issues during the first couple of weeks. But no problems since. I guess it's a matter of finding out the correct seat + steering settings suitable for you.

Now I really find the seat to be comfortable. So much so, that the brilliant Baleno seat seems a tad uncomfy at times. I think primarily due to the larger seat and higher back/headrest the Civic has.

Yeah, maybe I should invest some more time in getting a proper seat height and steering reach/rake.

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Originally Posted by manim

I regularly do 8 to 10 hour drives and find the stock seats good.
Mine is an AT, so I can be more relaxed.

Could be, but this is the first time I have had this issue. It also could have been due to the terrible traffic I was stuck in.

Thanks guys

csentil · 22nd August 2010, 22:30

Yes. Please keep adjusting seat distance, height and steering reach to get the right combo. I just did an 8 hour drive without any problems. Having an AT helps.

Some folks use a small cushion as well. Try it out. Lack of lumbar support could be an issue for some.

hiren.mistry · 23rd August 2010, 10:07

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Originally Posted by csentil

Yes. Please keep adjusting seat distance, height and steering reach to get the right combo. I just did an 8 hour drive without any problems. Having an AT helps.

Some folks use a small cushion as well. Try it out. Lack of lumbar support could be an issue for some.

Yes, I will keep doing that and even invest in a small cushion. I hope Honda seriously considers providing lumbar support in 9th gen civic.

PS: Your signature is interesting

Thanks

sgiitk · 26th August 2010, 11:31

Got the second service done by Heritage Honda in Gwalior. Excellent job. Even though the workshop was inundated in the rains the previous day they took the car in at 9:30 and gave it back in the afternoon. Total charges for two services: NIL. Did pay Rs.20 for a blown fuse courtesy my car fridge.

The SA was not aware that now Honda advise an oil change only at the 3rd service and wanted to change the oil. On checking with the Service Coupon he agreed, and later had to explain the same to the Service Manager. So obviously the switch to Synthetic is recent.

Average over the first 1200km (till II service) 9.47kpl. Last tankful 11.00 kpl (yesterday).

filcord · 27th August 2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

...I hope Honda seriously considers providing lumbar support in 9th gen civic.

OT - When is the next avatar of the civic likely?

shuvc · 27th August 2010, 13:40

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Originally Posted by filcord

OT - When is the next avatar of the civic likely?

Might hit India late 2011 or early 2012.

2012 Honda Civic to be unveiled in Detroit - Driving.ca Blog

hiren.mistry · 29th August 2010, 15:43

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

The SA was not aware that now Honda advise an oil change only at the 3rd service and wanted to change the oil. On checking with the Service Coupon he agreed, and later had to explain the same to the Service Manager. So obviously the switch to Synthetic is recent.

Now that Honda has taken care of the oil change interval I feel its about time for them to update the service interval as well.
3 months/5000 kms is way too soon.

manim · 29th August 2010, 18:21

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Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

Now that Honda has taken care of the oil change interval I feel its about time for them to update the service interval as well.
3 months/5000 kms is way too soon.

That was what I thought when I bought my car.
However the 5K services include a thorough water wash along with general checks, which can prolong the life of the car in the very long-term.
They take around two to three hours only.

Anyway for me, the nearest service center is 140 kms away!

sgiitk · 30th August 2010, 10:03

@hiren: I think it is 6 months now!

vasoo · 30th August 2010, 10:45

Address two major gripes I had with my car this week. Changed the noisy OEM tyres with Michelin Primacy LC 205/65 R15 and replaced the poor OEM headlamp bulbs with Philips Extreme Power bulbs of the same wattage. Experience with both so far has been very good.

spadix · 30th August 2010, 13:26

I found two separate schedules of labour charges when I gave my Civic to Pride Honda Service for her first service today.

The job card/service check sheet has the following -

1/5/15/25/35/45/55/65/75/85/95k kms - INR 800
20k kms - INR 1050
10/30/50/70/90k kms - INR 950
40/80k kms - INR 1650
60k kms - INR 11150 (this is probably a typo and there should be only two 1s)
100k kms - INR 1050
Wheel alignment - INR 350
Wheel balancing - INR 400
Interior (don't know what this means) - INR 1600
Exterior (again, don't know what this means) - INR 2400

There was another board in the waiting area which had the following -

15/25/35/45/55/65/75/85/95k kms - INR 800
30/50/70/90k kms - INR 915
20k kms - INR 1050
60/100k kms - INR 1150
40/80k kms - INR 1650

So there are some minor changes. Most notably, the first 3 services (1/5/10k kms) are listed on the job card/service sheet but not on the notice board.

Regards,
spadix

manim · 31st August 2010, 13:23

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Originally Posted by spadix

The job card/service check sheet has the following...

This is the same in Madurai TVS, confirming that Honda wants the car every 5K for a routine-service.

sgiitk · 31st August 2010, 13:48

The cards are the old ones. Even the manual says the same, but with Synth they have doubled the intervals in time.

hiren.mistry · 31st August 2010, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by manim

That was what I thought when I bought my car.
However the 5K services include a thorough water wash along with general checks, which can prolong the life of the car in the very long-term.
They take around two to three hours only.

Anyway for me, the nearest service center is 140 kms away!

But still we are charged for that and it does cause inconvenience to chug the car to the service station. AFAIF, I'd like to keep as far away as possible from them.

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

@hiren: I think it is 6 months now!

Thanks sgiitk!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasoo

Address two major gripes I had with my car this week. Changed the noisy OEM tyres with Michelin Primacy LC 205/65 R15 and replaced the poor OEM headlamp bulbs with Philips Extreme Power bulbs of the same wattage. Experience with both so far has been very good.

I'd love to hear more from you regarding the upgrades.
How much did the tires cost you? And how has your experience been on them? Primarily on the feedback from the tires and the steering feel.

How much did the bulbs cost? I am surprised you got a 9005 HB3 for the Civic. I could not find any when I was hunting bulbs for my car. :(

Many thanks,
Hiren

22nd August 2010, 15:42	#961
manim BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 823 Thanked: 925 Times	I regularly do 8 to 10 hour drives and find the stock seats good. Mine is an AT, so I can be more relaxed.
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22nd August 2010, 22:30	#963
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	Yes. Please keep adjusting seat distance, height and steering reach to get the right combo. I just did an 8 hour drive without any problems. Having an AT helps. Some folks use a small cushion as well. Try it out. Lack of lumbar support could be an issue for some.
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26th August 2010, 11:31	#965
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,809 Times	Got the second service done by Heritage Honda in Gwalior. Excellent job. Even though the workshop was inundated in the rains the previous day they took the car in at 9:30 and gave it back in the afternoon. Total charges for two services: NIL. Did pay Rs.20 for a blown fuse courtesy my car fridge. The SA was not aware that now Honda advise an oil change only at the 3rd service and wanted to change the oil. On checking with the Service Coupon he agreed, and later had to explain the same to the Service Manager. So obviously the switch to Synthetic is recent. Average over the first 1200km (till II service) 9.47kpl. Last tankful 11.00 kpl (yesterday). Last edited by sgiitk : 26th August 2010 at 11:33.
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30th August 2010, 10:03	#970
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,809 Times	@hiren: I think it is 6 months now!
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30th August 2010, 10:45	#971
vasoo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Address two major gripes I had with my car this week. Changed the noisy OEM tyres with Michelin Primacy LC 205/65 R15 and replaced the poor OEM headlamp bulbs with Philips Extreme Power bulbs of the same wattage. Experience with both so far has been very good.
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30th August 2010, 13:26	#972
spadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 207 Times	I found two separate schedules of labour charges when I gave my Civic to Pride Honda Service for her first service today. The job card/service check sheet has the following - 1/5/15/25/35/45/55/65/75/85/95k kms - INR 800 20k kms - INR 1050 10/30/50/70/90k kms - INR 950 40/80k kms - INR 1650 60k kms - INR 11150 (this is probably a typo and there should be only two 1s) 100k kms - INR 1050 Wheel alignment - INR 350 Wheel balancing - INR 400 Interior (don't know what this means) - INR 1600 Exterior (again, don't know what this means) - INR 2400 There was another board in the waiting area which had the following - 15/25/35/45/55/65/75/85/95k kms - INR 800 30/50/70/90k kms - INR 915 20k kms - INR 1050 60/100k kms - INR 1150 40/80k kms - INR 1650 So there are some minor changes. Most notably, the first 3 services (1/5/10k kms) are listed on the job card/service sheet but not on the notice board. Regards, spadix
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31st August 2010, 13:48	#974
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,809 Times	The cards are the old ones. Even the manual says the same, but with Synth they have doubled the intervals in time.
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