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  [Common] Low engine oil pressure

  Edit Date: Dec. 23, 2021, 9:22 a.m.

  If you see low engine oil pressure light on your dashboard, please safely park the car and check your oil level. Add engine oil i…

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  [Common] Blinking check engine light

  Edit Date: Aug. 10, 2022, 8:04 a.m.

  When you see blinking check engine warning light on your dashboard, the message is quite clear. Stop the car at a safe place imme…

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  [Common] High temperature warning light

  Edit Date: Dec. 23, 2021, 9:23 a.m.

  Your engine is overheating. This could cause fatal engine damage and fire as well. Immediately, park the car in a safe place and …

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  [Common] Low battery warning light

  Edit Date: Aug. 23, 2022, 5:28 p.m.

  Simply, this is warning you that the vehicle is using battery for electricity because of malfunctioning alternator. And in the ne…

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  [Common] Low fuel level

  Edit Date: Dec. 23, 2021, 9:25 a.m.

  That is telling us that there is not much fuel left and should be refilled at the next available gas station. Typically you could…

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  [Honda] Engine oil filter 15400-RAF-T01

  Edit Date: March 10, 2022, 3:46 p.m.

  Honda engine oil filters 15400-RAF-T01 and 15400-PLM-A01/A02/A03 are interchangeable. However, talk to Honda dealer for your own…

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  [Common] Safety first & prevent vehicle damage

  Edit Date: Feb. 18, 2022, 2:46 p.m.

  Your safety is the top priority. Also, any repair work should not damage the vehicle. Before any work, ensure that you first re…

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  [Common] Power steering fluid topping

  Edit Date: Feb. 18, 2022, 3:15 p.m.

  Power steering system helps drivers steer the vehicle to turn the steering wheel easily without hassle using the hydraulic system…

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  [Common] Brake fluid maintenance

  Edit Date: June 19, 2022, 3:36 p.m.

  Brake fluid is directly related to safety. This is a very important maintenance work. Also, unproperly maintained brake fluid cou…

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  [Common] Coolant/antifreeze check

  Edit Date: Aug. 5, 2022, 8:10 a.m.

  Antifreeze or coolant cools down engine heat from the internal combustion. This is a very important maintenance item to avoid any…

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  [Common] Checking the tire pressure

  Edit Date: Aug. 5, 2021, 3:16 p.m.

  Always refer to your vehicle and tire manuals for the details. Tire pressure should be properly adjusted according to the type of…

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  [Common] Battery maintenance basics

  Edit Date: Sept. 11, 2022, 7:28 a.m.

  Battery health matters in modern vehicles using many computer systems including sensors. A normal battery is around 12.6V when fu…

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  [Common] Check tire wear & depth

  Edit Date: Aug. 10, 2021, 12:15 p.m.

  Locate and follow wear indicator arrow mark on the tire edge, you will see a raised mark called indicator bar between the ribs of…

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  [Common] Battery voltage before starting

  Edit Date: Oct. 21, 2021, 10:28 a.m.

  While driving, alternator charges the battery. Measure the battery voltage before starting the car. Ensure the voltage is at leas…

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  [Common] Battery voltage after starting

  Edit Date: Aug. 5, 2022, 7:52 a.m.

  After starting, the alternator supplies electricity to the vehicle and charges the battery at the same time. Check if it is at le…

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  [Common] Battery load test

  Edit Date: Aug. 13, 2021, 1:08 p.m.

  At start-up, the starter motor instantaneously requires several hundred amps of current. Indirectly test whether the battery can …

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  [Common] Alternator voltage testing in idle state

  Edit Date: Oct. 19, 2021, 1:07 p.m.

  After starting, the voltage of the alternator should be between 13.5V and 15.0V at least. If voltage is below 13V, ensure your al…

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  [Common] Alternator over charging voltage testing at 2500RPM

  Edit Date: Sept. 2, 2021, 10 a.m.

  The alternator generates more electricity at higher RPM. Since the vehicle electrical devices use 12V, over-voltage could make th…

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  [Common] Car starting problem

  Edit Date: Oct. 31, 2022, 1:18 p.m.

  For some reason vehicle just will not start all of sudden. There could be battery issue, starter motor issue, fuel pump and other…

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  [Common] Learn the vehicle maintenance basics first.

  Edit Date: Aug. 13, 2021, 7:29 a.m.

  Learn the basics of engine, ECU, transmission and more. Learn how to use the essential tools, car lift, jack, jack stands, OBD2 s…

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  [Honda] 8th Gen Civic 1.8L Engine oil change

  Edit Date: Aug. 14, 2021, 3:08 p.m.

  Torque for 17mm engine oil drain plug is 39Nm. Purchase 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil or your favorite engine oil. Aluminum crush washer siz…

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  [Common] Vehicle diagnostics, OBD2, DTC basics - 101

  Edit Date: Feb. 23, 2023, 5:35 p.m.

  Understanding diagnostic trouble code (DTC) makes a difference in automobile maintenance. Understand basic concepts of OBD2, DTC,…

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  [Honda] Flushing the power steering fluid (PSF)

  Edit Date: April 11, 2022, 10:30 a.m.

  Jack up the front of the vehicle. Disconnect the return hose and redirect to transparent 10mm diameter hose to the drain bucket. …

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  [Honda] 8th Gen Civic 2.0 brake fluid bleeding

  Edit Date: Aug. 13, 2021, 7:40 a.m.

  Genuine Honda brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4 x 2 bottles, a total of 1Liter. Make sure brake fluid in the master cylinder never drops b…

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  [Common] How to check tire production date code

  Edit Date: Aug. 14, 2021, 3:03 p.m.

  All tires have date code marked on the side of the tire. Please check the date as marked in circle two. 3318 means the 33rd week …

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  [Common] Several types of tire wear examples and possible caues

  Edit Date: Aug. 30, 2021, 12:25 p.m.

  There are different types of tire wear including camber wear, feathered wear, cupped wear, center wear, shoulder wear. The typic…

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  [Honda] 8th Gen Civic 2.0 (SI) drain method ATF replacement

  Edit Date: Aug. 23, 2022, 7:39 a.m.

  Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 60 seconds. Then, check the automatic transmission fluid level. Open the ATF dip…

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  [Honda] 8th Gen Civic 1.8 & 2.0, ATF filter replacement

  Edit Date: June 6, 2022, 7:19 p.m.

  Replace the ATF filter together with ATF replacement. This is the filter from about 60K miles. It looks a lot worse than the phot…

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  [Common] How to check the engine oil level using the dip stick

  Edit Date: Aug. 14, 2021, 3:08 p.m.

  First park the car on a flat spot, reach operating temperature, shut off the car and wait for 3~5 minutes and measure the oil lev…

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  [Common] Common alternator failure symptoms

  Edit Date: Oct. 26, 2021, 11:03 a.m.

  Typically there are three early signs of alternator failures. One is high frequency booming noise, second is metal bearing noise …

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