Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos

sandeep108 · 24th February 2009, 18:48

Yes, but the point of the AT is to keep you lazy, right? I bothered with the paddles for 1 month after break-in. After that frankly I simply did not bother with them. I am just enjoying being lazy

. They seem to be useful only in ghat sections, where the AT's grade control is too lazy too.

ImmortalZ · 24th February 2009, 20:18

Pfft, for me, the whole point of driving the car is Pure Exhilaration. It helps me keep my blood pressure down in the city and it raises my adrenalin levels in the open roads

Did you try the S mode without paddles?

deepanonline · 24th February 2009, 20:25

Thats a great news to know about its FE..

runeet · 25th February 2009, 09:55

What kind of fuel efficiency can I expect from a manual in Pune city, with all the traffic.
I am talking about the worst case scenario.
Oh and yes driving this car(on open roads with lots of turns) is pure exhilaration, and very much de-stressing after a long day at work.

sandeep108 · 25th February 2009, 10:57

Of course. S mode without paddles is great for uphill ghats

. I was also surprised by its grip on twisty roads. I thought its long length will go against this. But it is actually quite good and you can merrily throw it around. But IMO to do real nice, it needs 215 tires

.

laluks · 26th February 2009, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by manim

Yes, at steady highway speeds it becomes a same as a MT.
Actually AT is better since the gearing is very tall compared to a MT for the Civic. (Source from old Overdrive mag).
At 74 kmph, engine speed is only 1,500 rpm in fifth gear. Can anyone with an MT please confirm the engine speed at the same speed in fifth gear?

Checked the same today on my MT. 60kmph in 5th - 1500RPM, 70kmph in 5th -1800RPM. 70Kmph in 4th - 2400RPM.

If I get some time, then I will get the speed vs RPM curve with my OBD tool and post.

Regarding FE, just did a drive to Kodai. Got around 12kmph on the ghat section. Civic is simply amazing...low cost of ownership, and lots of good feel. Love 'em

ImmortalZ · 26th February 2009, 20:29

Is your OBD tool an ELM327 hooked up to a computer or a stand alone device like a ScanGuageII?

laluks · 27th February 2009, 14:12

Its an ELM327.

Have anybody changed the brake pads for Civic. How long do they normally last? I see that almost half is still left on my pads. My car did 25K. Is it also mandatory to change the discs as well along with the pads?

ImmortalZ · 27th February 2009, 14:59

You don't need to change the discs as long as they have the requisite thickness left. You may have to skim it to make sure the surface is even, but that's about it.

Could you PM me about your ELM327? Details like where/how much for you bought it for/software would be nice.

vikram18 · 27th February 2009, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by runeet

What kind of fuel efficiency can I expect from a manual in Pune city, with all the traffic.
I am talking about the worst case scenario.

Worst case scenario with pretty aggressive driving should give you an FE of about 8.5 - 9 kmpl. That's what I get. The best I've got is close to 16 on the expressway driving steady without exceeding 120kmph.

Quote:

Originally Posted by laluks

Have anybody changed the brake pads for Civic. How long do they normally last? I see that almost half is still left on my pads. My car did 25K. Is it also mandatory to change the discs as well along with the pads?

During my 30K servicing, my mech told me that I'll have to change brake pads in another 4-5K kms. Plan to order performance pads from the US. It's not mandatory to change the discs, as has been mentioned already.

laluks · 27th February 2009, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram18

During my 30K servicing, my mech told me that I'll have to change brake pads in another 4-5K kms. Plan to order performance pads from the US. It's not mandatory to change the discs, as has been mentioned already.

Ok. So it will last around 35K as per your experience. Seems to be so in my case, as I feel almost half is left

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

You don't need to change the discs as long as they have the requisite thickness left. You may have to skim it to make sure the surface is even, but that's about it.

Could you PM me about your ELM327? Details like where/how much for you bought it for/software would be nice.

Thanks for the info.
ELM327 info is PMed

laluks · 14th April 2009, 21:55

MY civvys 30k service is approaching. All this while I had been servicing at Dakshin Honda. Guys were ok, but a bit lethargic to tasks told.

How is whitefield honda near krishnarajapuram? Any contacts there could be a great help.

Civic is doing good, started giving a bit better mileage of around 12 in city!

equinox22 · 14th April 2009, 22:09

^^ 12 in the city is really good. I get about 12 kmpl in combined city/highway driving.

indivic · 15th April 2009, 11:40

Mine is starting to hit 10kmpl very regularly now in CHE despite the heat which is starting now to build up

equinox22 · 15th April 2009, 19:41

Thats the amazing thing about the Civic engines. Even with the one off day when you push the car to its high revving limits, you get decent fuel economy.

24th February 2009, 18:48	#106
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 304 Times	Yes, but the point of the AT is to keep you lazy, right? I bothered with the paddles for 1 month after break-in. After that frankly I simply did not bother with them. I am just enjoying being lazy. They seem to be useful only in ghat sections, where the AT's grade control is too lazy too.
	() Thanks

24th February 2009, 20:18	#107
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 599 Times View My Garage	Pfft, for me, the whole point of driving the car is Pure Exhilaration. It helps me keep my blood pressure down in the city and it raises my adrenalin levels in the open roads Did you try the S mode without paddles?
	() Thanks

24th February 2009, 20:25	#108
deepanonline BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 154 Thanked: 9 Times	Thats a great news to know about its FE..
	() Thanks

25th February 2009, 09:55	#109
runeet BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	What kind of fuel efficiency can I expect from a manual in Pune city, with all the traffic. I am talking about the worst case scenario. Oh and yes driving this car(on open roads with lots of turns) is pure exhilaration, and very much de-stressing after a long day at work.
	() Thanks

25th February 2009, 10:57	#110
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 304 Times	Of course. S mode without paddles is great for uphill ghats . I was also surprised by its grip on twisty roads. I thought its long length will go against this. But it is actually quite good and you can merrily throw it around. But IMO to do real nice, it needs 215 tires .
	() Thanks

26th February 2009, 20:29	#112
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 599 Times View My Garage	Is your OBD tool an ELM327 hooked up to a computer or a stand alone device like a ScanGuageII?
	() Thanks

27th February 2009, 14:12	#113
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,443 Times	Its an ELM327. Have anybody changed the brake pads for Civic. How long do they normally last? I see that almost half is still left on my pads. My car did 25K. Is it also mandatory to change the discs as well along with the pads?
	() Thanks

27th February 2009, 14:59	#114
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 599 Times View My Garage	You don't need to change the discs as long as they have the requisite thickness left. You may have to skim it to make sure the surface is even, but that's about it. Could you PM me about your ELM327? Details like where/how much for you bought it for/software would be nice.
	() Thanks

14th April 2009, 21:55	#117
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,443 Times	MY civvys 30k service is approaching. All this while I had been servicing at Dakshin Honda. Guys were ok, but a bit lethargic to tasks told. How is whitefield honda near krishnarajapuram? Any contacts there could be a great help. Civic is doing good, started giving a bit better mileage of around 12 in city!
	() Thanks

14th April 2009, 22:09	#118
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	^^ 12 in the city is really good. I get about 12 kmpl in combined city/highway driving.
	() Thanks

15th April 2009, 11:40	#119
indivic BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 843 Thanked: 198 Times	Mine is starting to hit 10kmpl very regularly now in CHE despite the heat which is starting now to build up
	() Thanks

15th April 2009, 19:41	#120
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Thats the amazing thing about the Civic engines. Even with the one off day when you push the car to its high revving limits, you get decent fuel economy.
	() Thanks