Lousy Honda - thermostat fails at 148k
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Lousy Honda - thermostat fails at 148k
OK, just kidding, this kind of thing should be expected at my mileage. The interesting part is that I wouldn't have found the failure until possibly experiencing a real 'breakdown' if I didn't have a 'modifried' temp gauge. During my 'overheating' experience the temp never hit 235 - the point at which a stock gauge indicates 4 bars. I only knew it was abnormal because of the gauge modification.
I've been running my ECT module* for 7 months and know exactly how the gauge works - 3 bars in cool weather, jumps to 4 bars with extended idling, then back to 3. Hot weather brings more 4-bar time, even see 4 bars at steady 40mph if ambient temp is over 90
I've been running my ECT module* for 7 months and know exactly how the gauge works - 3 bars in cool weather, jumps to 4 bars with extended idling, then back to 3. Hot weather brings more 4-bar time, even see 4 bars at steady 40mph if ambient temp is over 90
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Originally Posted by modifry,Jul 13 2005, 09:53 PM
I would love to see factory specs, I'm going by what the OBD says.
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148k miles? damn, I love hearing that. As been stated by many, it's nice to know the S seems to be just as reliable as you would expect from a Honda even with the high strung engine. Keep up the good work man and be safe at the track!!
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148k miles only ? Honda thermostat should last the life of the car or 500k miles whichever comes last. Honda owners should only fill-up gas tank when needed and may be oil change every 50k miles or so, no other maintenance is needed. j/k
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Originally Posted by vAnt,Jul 14 2005, 02:10 PM
When should I expect my car to jump to 4 bars?
I've NEVER seen it happen ever. I'm at around 16k miles...
I've NEVER seen it happen ever. I'm at around 16k miles...