I have a 1986 Prelude Si Auto 235,000 miles still going strong. The radio
goes in and the speedometer goes in and out sometimes also, but the AC still
works. But I get almost 400 miles on a tank of gas and it starts every
time. I would like a newer one though.
ghostdog69 <ghostdog69@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:2480a1fd.0408122241.3817d956@posting.google.c om...
> I just purchased a 90' prelude 2.0 s with 89k, love the way it drives,
> and want this car to run for another 75,000 at least. I read that one
> should change the timing belt, clutch, water pump, this 'main relay'
> thing, ect (the guy I brought it from said none of these things have
> been replaced). Are replacing these things a good idea even if there
> is nothing wrong? Other than hard cold starts it seems to run fine.
> How can you tell if these things need to be replaced? What are the
> average costs for these types of replacements? I'd like to get things
> done before they go wrong, especially with the winter coming up.
> Would a tune up tell me what needs to be replaced or is there some
> service that will go over these parts and tell me if they need
> replacing? Should I stick with certified honda mechanics? Sorry if
> I'm asking dum ?'s but I'm strictly key in ignition.
>
> Also what's the best oil to use as far as grade?
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