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what to look forLord_Vektra 06-11-2002, 07:36 PM I got my car not too long ago and its its 2 years old and I have been thinking about some things that may have problems just being paranoid what are some things I should look for or check. I want to keep this car in top condition 00GSR 06-11-2002, 08:11 PM You should be fine. How many miles do you have on your car? Just wait for your 22,500 mile check up. It will check for everything... Lord_Vektra 06-11-2002, 10:02 PM 29k when I bought it 30k now 00GSR 06-11-2002, 11:25 PM Oh, I thought you were the one who just got their Teg w/ 19,000 miles on it...Anyway, Have your 30,000 mile check up done: -Replace engine oil and filter. -Inspect front and rear brakes. Check pads and discs for wear (thickness) and damage. Check calipers for leaks and check tightness of mount bolts. -Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and rack boots. Check steering linkage for looseness. Check fluid lines for damage and leaks. Check condition of rack boots. -Inspect suspension components. Check bolts for tightness. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage. -Inspect driveshaft for cracks and check boot bands for tightness. -Clean air cleaner element. -Lubricate door locks and hinges witih mulit-purpose grease or Acura White Lithium Grease. -Clean antenna mast (3 door models). -Check the operation of all lights. -Inspect the underbody for damage. -Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 6 to 10 clicks. -Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning controlvalve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage. -Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks. If needed, add transmission fluid, engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid. -Inspect cooling system hoses and connections. Check for damage, leaks and deterioration. Check for proper fan operation. -Inspect exhaust system. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness. -Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check for leaks. -Replace transmission fluid; use Genuine Acura ATF or MTF. :cool: Lord_Vektra 06-12-2002, 11:05 AM that what I wanted, Thanks vBulletin®, Copyright ©2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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