Hi everyone, this is my first time owning a car. It’s a 2020 Honda civic. I had the « service » light turn on so I took it in to my local Honda service center. These are the issues they flagged and the estimated cost for each. Are these prices fair? Or are these things I can easily/safely learn to do on my own? (Ignore the wiper insert replacement, I can definitely do that on my own)
Thank you in advance!
I’m hesitant to think the brake fluid is necessary for a 2020. If you’re concerned about it, get a second opinion.
Accept the CVT service, they’re all very particular systems that can’t take the kind of abuse traditional automatics could.
Filters and wipers you ought to DIY and learn as a regular maintenance item, you might need a screwdriver or a super cheap ratchet set at worst.
I’m really curious what the “empirical test data” is that they used to determine OP needed a brake flush.
In fact now I’m skeptical that the filter photos are actually of OP’s.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning is absorbs moisture out of the air. The master cylinder is vented to atmosphere. On my Honda, the service reminder had me do it after 2 years.
Brake fluid is 3 years rec in most car brands.
I inherited a car where the fluid had not been changed regularly. Brake lines rusted out. Expensive fix at a mechanic and a real tough DIY job.
Brake fluid is like $10. You need some tubing and an old Gatorade bottle and a person to pump the brakes. It’s not difficult.
The lines rusted out outside to inside tho.
It would be funny to assume a lil water inside the pipe destorys it while the outside of the pipe is out in the elements.
I’m really curious what the “empirical test data” is that they used to determine OP needed a brake flush.
In fact now I’m skeptical that the filter photos are actually of OP’s.
A lot of manufacturers recommend a brake fluid flush after the first 3 years, and every 2 years after that. This is a 2020 so it’s right in line with the recommendation
A lot of manufacturers recommend a brake fluid flush after the first 3 years, and every 2 years after that. This is a 2020 so it’s right in line with the recommendation
Brake fluid is 3 years rec in most car brands.
I inherited a car where the fluid had not been changed regularly. Brake lines rusted out. Expensive fix at a mechanic and a real tough DIY job.
Brake fluid is like $10. You need some tubing and an old Gatorade bottle and a person to pump the brakes. It’s not difficult.