Wheels, Front Suspension, Battery
At 154,500 km, an oil and filter change was conducted. The previous 0W20 lasted 6,248 km without any burn-off.
- Engine oil filter / Honda 15400PLMA1
- Drain plug sealing ring / Honda 94109-140-00
- Engine oil / Honda Ultra Leo 0W20 (0821799974, metal canister, 4L, Japan)
Total cost: 51.7 USD
At 158,122 km, during a routine inspection, it was recommended to replace a pair of front suspension bushings. Decided to replace the arms entirely along with the stabilizer struts.
- Right front stabilizer strut / Honda 51320-TA0-A01
- Left front stabilizer strut / Honda 51325-TA0-A01
- Right lower front arm / Honda 51350-TA0-A00
- Left lower front arm / Honda 51360-TA0-A00
- Right upper front arm / Honda 51510-TA0-A03
- Left upper front arm / Honda 51520-TA0-A03
Total cost: 464 USD
At 157,791 km, club member Alexey NELESHA adjusted the valves.
At 160,055 km, both front and rear splash guards, which had cracked at several points from curb impacts, were replaced. OEM splash guards are sold in pairs with screws.
- Front splash guards / Honda 08P08-TL0-600
- Rear splash guards / Honda 08P09-TL0-600
Total cost: 170 USD
Wiper blades:
- Left/driver / Honda 76620-TL0-G02
- Right / Honda 76630-TL0-G02
Total cost: 62 USD
At 162,333 km, another oil change was due. The previous batch had burned off approximately 100 grams over 7,833 km.
- Engine oil filter / Honda 15400PLMA1
- Drain plug sealing ring / Honda 94109-140-00
- Engine oil / Honda Ultimate Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 (08798-9039, 4 plastic bottles of 0.946L, USA)
Total cost: 83.1 USD
At 164,779 km, the pressure from the left headlight washer tore off a nozzle – it needed replacing. Around the same time, it was also time to replace the cabin and air filters.
- Left headlight washer nozzle / Honda 76885-TL0-S01
- Cabin filter / Honda 80292-SDC-505HE
- Air filter / Honda 17220-R60-U00
Total cost: 102 USD
At 165,406 km, the first visit to an official Honda dealer in Siedlce, Poland, was made for an inspection, computer diagnostics, transmission oil and brake fluid replacement, and a service book entry.
- Brake fluid / Honda DOT4 (0820399938)
- Transmission oil / Honda ATF DW-1 (0826899901HE)
Total cost: 213.53 USD
At 169,579 km, oil was changed after 7,246 km. During a car wash, both wiper rubbers were damaged, forced replacement.
- Engine oil filter / Honda 15400PLMA1
- Drain plug sealing ring / Honda 94109-140-00
- Engine oil / Honda Ultra Leo 0W20 (0821799974, metal canister, 4L, Japan)
- Left/driver wiper blade / Honda 76620-TL0-G02
- Right wiper blade / Honda 76630-TL0-G02 Total cost: 77.98 USD (oil was purchased on sale at a significant discount)
Wheels. In October, wheels for summer were brought in from Germany:
- Borbet BLX Brilliant Silver 8.5x19 ET45 – 893.6 USD
At the same time, winter tires were replaced:
- Michelin Alpin 5 205/60 R16 (on original wheels) / 378.14 USD
At 172,626 km, the driver’s door sill light bulb went out:
- Sill lighting bulb / Honda 33301-S70-003 / 4.68 USD
At 173,067 km, the battery. For the first time by New Year, the battery reminded of itself. A Bosch Silver 65 Ah, for which the standard box had been removed, was replaced with a catalog battery. Smaller capacity, but factory-made and from Japan.
- Furukawa 31500S3NG52 (55B24L S -MF) / 146.1 USD
2016 Statistics:
- 19,065 km driven
- 1,475 liters of AI-98 fuel / 952.68 USD
- Average fuel consumption – 7.7 L/100km
- Cost per kilometer – 0.219 USD (including fuel, parts, labor, insurance, etc.)
Mileage: 173 067 km