colterphoto1 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Thought I should tell my bestest buddies in the whole wide world (that's you guys) I'm getting my new 2005 Honda Accord on Friday. This will replace the one that plummeted down the ravine at IndyKlipschFan's place last fall and has subsequently been hit twice. This will be my fourth Honda, third Accord. Going for the EX package this time, with manual transmission for mileage and sporty driving. Pretty BLUE this time. I just love my Hondas! I buy em new and run em into the ground. The last two have gone about 200,000 miles with no breakdowns whatsoever. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I just got a used '94 Honda Accord EX, I love the thing. Performance parts up the yazoo on eBay - cheap! Just had my audio system put in it on Saturday it sounds incredible! Great little cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyoldsarge Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Congratulations! This might interest you. http://www.synlube.com/ Haven't tried this stuff yet, but I plan to use it on my next "newer" vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpelstiltskin Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Wow...I just bought a 1988 Honda Accord today for my daughter. It's low mileage, runs great and it's clean as a new inside. It's not much, but it's all she needs for her first car. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Congrats! You just can't seem to break the little boogers! My 2000 Civic SI just turned 5yo last week. Here's to the next 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 My dealer uses a synthetic additive called KREX at regular intervals. Seems to help extend engine life. Gotta watch the warranty stuff on newer cars. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 you guys are CRAZY ... Synlube .. never change yer OIL ...??? .... no WAY, Dude ... go to "bobistheoilguy.com" i run Shell Rotella, like the Big Trucks do ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Krusty- I would wait to put synthetic oil in a new car. Maybe 7,000 miles or so. The rings and other parts need to mate to each other first. If memory serves the initial oil Honda puts in is of a special "break-in" blend. Most synthetic oils are SO good they never let the break in happen, could end up actually blowing oil past the rings. That's the biggest reason I bought an Acura TL-S. Honda reliability and good dose of umpf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I'm happy for you Colter...... My wife has an 2001 Acura CL and other than firm seats and a firm riding car it is fantastic inside and out. If at all possibe Honda or Toyota would be my next choice for sure, they are absoloute quality vehicles. ......Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Michael, Congrats! This one should be alot of fun to drive, too. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Hi Mike.. First off, Congrats!!! Feel free to come by say hello. Busy week electrical and plumbing here... Just put it in gear, and the parking break on too! Call me tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Good choice, Michael. Honda's are made to last forever. They'll run even if you're 3 oil changes overdue. Just rode in a 2005 Accord V-Tech the other day for the very first time, and it's a very comfortable ride. Good handling, but not too stiff. The leather seats are quite luxurious. And the stock sound-system isn't half bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 bsafirebird1969: you guys are CRAZY ... Synlube .. never change yer OIL ...??? .... no WAY, Dude ... go to "bobistheoilguy.com" i run Shell Rotella, like the Big Trucks do ... " A good friend of mine, works in Vibration Analysis, for a large paper mill. ( Norampac, in Red Rock, Ontario ) He attended a 2 day course in lubrication, put on by an Esso representative. He is also a contributor to the forum on "bobistheoilguy.com". Interesting to see the viscosity at 100 centistokes, on different oils, and their respective pour points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 There is a lot about engine oils that the average consumer does not know about, or even oils in general. Btw, congrats colter on the car! http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=010035 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 I wont be by until parking lot issue has been addressed. Please put in parking concrete barriers! yer friend, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 congrats Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Congrats on the Honda.....I'm sure many trouble free miles await you. I'm a Honda/Toyota believer myself.......best cars in the world, IMO. I'm also a believer in synthetic oil products. I've seen cars with 225-250K with engines dismantled that used synthetic oil (in this case, Mobil 1) and those parts look amazing. Made me a believer....especially when you consider what cars cost. So yes, I would also run the Dino oil for two to three changes (2500-3000mi interval) - then switch to synthetic. Sure, the synthetic is more expensive, but cars are more so - and if you drive 'em til they die, synthetic really is like buying time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Michael, Congrats to you! Which dealer are you purchasing from? My local dealer won't deal...............Also Post Pics when you get it! Regards.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Hey Michael - Congrats on the new ride. I too have owned H*nda's - both cars and mo'sickles. Great products. The wife present ride is like that of Tom Blasing - an Acura TL-S. Car will haul ***. LOL...I even have a H*nda lawn mower sitting inthe garage. Oh - and about that synthetic oil thing. The same people that buy synthetic oil are the same ones that believe in, and purchase, expensive speaker cables. 'Nuff said. Enjoy the car Michael!! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyoldsarge Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 ---------------- On 5/3/2005 7:00:45 AM Tom Adams wrote: Oh - and about that synthetic oil thing. The same people that buy synthetic oil are the same ones that believe in, and purchase, expensive speaker cables. 'Nuff said. Enjoy the car Michael!! Tom ---------------- Synthetic lube also keeps GE-F110 engines in F-16 aircraft spinning. The hydraulic fluid for the landing gear and flight controls is also synthetic. I worked them for about twenty years, but I don't recall the Air Force purchasing exotic speaker cables... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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