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Old 06-23-2012, 10:33 AM
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Default 156k 2001 Civic lx maintenance

Need a list of things I need to take care of at this stage of my cars life.

I bought it at 85K from a Honda dealer.

After reading(7th gen) into my car an its complaints, it looks like this was an ugly state for the civic. A lot of it was about transmission problems but knock on wood I'm not having any problems.

I just bought a new pair of swaybar links because one popped of last night. In the last couple thousand miles I'm starting to notice a light thump somewhere on my front side passenger. I'm assumming the compliance bushings by could be something else/ other bushings. Reading in this energy bushing, sounds like I need those.

I bought new tires at 150K, so thats one thing I have out of the way.
Had to replace return hose to my power steering since it rusted out.

Are new shocks and/or struts need changed. Pushing down on my front end, its really bouncy.

Head lights suck they are oxidizing.

A brake job is probably in the picture. No squeaking or grinding, not sure if I need just pads or a whole job.

Spark plugs? Air Filter, cabin air filter?


Can someone knowledgeable list some things price ranges please?
 
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Old 06-23-2012, 04:13 PM
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if you havent yet you need to do water pump/timing belt.
if you are in there might not hurt to replace head gasket/vc seal/and internal seals along with IM and header gaskets and do a valve adjustment. Then new sparks and wires cant hurt. Filters are so easy to change but cabin isnt a huge deal, will make your air fresher and smells better tho lol... Get oil filter/fuel filter changed. Do fluid changes; brakes, tranny, oil, coolant, PS if applicable. Change those wheel bearing or what ever is making a thump. And replace your brakes.

Most of that stuff is probably unnecessary but if you are going it all yourself you might as well go all out... as for price quotes it really depends on where you are and the quality of parts you purchase.

I also am probably forgetting things...
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 08:48 AM
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I installed wagner thermoquiet brakes, along with moog swaybar links.

Shocks and struts soon, I can see some rub marks on my passenger side spring.

Spark plugs, headlights since they're oxidizing as well as fog lights.
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 10:23 AM
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Suspension is good too. It does not last forever and people tend to not think about it since all it does it make your ride bouncy...
 
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