Santos L. Halper wrote:
> Just finished passing the 24,000 mile mark on the FIT. Bought it new
> at the end of April 2006. It's the base model, 5-MT. This is my
> first Honda and the first auto I've ever owned that had a service
> reminder setup that shows you what to do via the dashboard idiot
> lights. So, I've been doing the oil changes at 6,500 mile increments
> on average per the reminder. I've changed the oil filter and rotated
> the tires at the service mark as well.
>
> This go around I needed to change out the pollen filter and the air
> filter as well. So, I did those two items as well and all is well. I
> noticed an imediate fresh smell from the A/C thanks to the new filter
> so that was a nice surprise.
>
> The FIT continues to run fine. I'm averaging around 40mpg still on
> mostly 2-lane and 4-lane highways commuting to work. This was the
> reason I bought the thing to begin with and so far it has not
> disapointed. Next up are windshield wiper blades in the fall. I had
> intended to do that this summer but we're in drought here in the
> mid-Atlantic so no need at the moment -- they've hardly been on at
> all.

Nice to hear you're enjoying your new Honda! Any car should serve its
owner well for a long time if it's properly maintained.