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800,000+ miles and still going strong

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Mileage update: Feb 11, 2011
600,447 miles


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I have a 2006 Honda Civic LX sedan 5spd manual, I purchased it used from a local Honda dealer with 22,000 miles on the odometer on 05/26/2007.

It's currently at 203,284 miles, mostly interstate/parkway at 75 mph (occasional 110 + mph) but it still has a lot of city miles as well. Over 90% of the miles were with cargo in the trunk and back seat (rear seat cushion removed for extra height) comparable to 2 passengers in the back.

When I first purchased the car I was getting around 42 mpg but then sometime down the road it dropped to it's current average of 34 mpg (I have no idea why it dropped).

Sometime in June of 2007 I hit a separated tire tread form a semi that was coiled in the middle of the road (newly paved - black) in the middle of the night at approximately 75 mph, it felt like I hit a dog -- it did over $3,000 in damage: front bumper tore in two (replaced), A/C condenser destroyed (replaced), kinked A/C line (replaced), washer reservoir cracked (replaced), passenger side sway bar bracket on lower control arm bent (Dealership actually said the sway bar itself was bent, body shop said otherwise -- bracket was just bent back into place), and internal gearing of the steering rack was damaged (replaced rack assembly).

A deer ran into the passenger side of the car while I was doing about 60 mph. It shattered the rear view mirror glass (absolutely no damage to the housing or the housing paint) and put a good size dent in the rear quarter panel (no damage to the paint).

An oncoming car was across the center line on a curvy back road, our rear view mirrors hit (thank god that's all the contact our cars made) shattering the mirror glass but again, absolutely no damage to the housing or housing paint (these f#ckers are built :p)

Paint is in superb condition, no cracks, chips, or fading. Windshield is another story, countless chips and a half circle crack in the upper passenger side (g*d [email protected] dump trucks!!!!!). Factory tint (at least I believe it's factory tint) is in mint condition, no peeling or bubbling. Interior is mint expect for shoe scuff marks on the passenger dash board thanks to my fiance and the silver paint is wearing off of my shift knob. There's no fading of the plastic and the upholstery is still in mint condition.

I have always used Mobile 1 full synthetic 5w20 motor oil with a K&N hp-1010 oil filter, I change the oil approximately 1,000 miles past the maintenance minder. I've just recently started using Lucas oil stabilizer. The only parts I've replaced have been the spark plugs (NGK laser iridiums at 80,000 miles), Duralast Gold - lifetime warranty :p - front brake pads at 120,000 and 180,000 miles (it's impossible to find rear shoes that actually fit from any of the local auto parts stores, they were all too wide -- you can get them from Honda, but they're $15 a piece), Tokico shocks/struts at 180,000 miles (absolutely love them -- still have factory springs though, but plan to drop it with Eibach Sportlines and Skunk2 control arms), and got the rear upper control arms replaced under warranty (new alignment specs) at 190,000 miles (they paid for labor and parts, I had to pay for the alignment) I think the car looks much better with practically zero rear camber, and I love the way it handles now. I have not replaced any belts or hoses yet but will replace them soon along with a coolant and brake flush, new full synthetic gear oil and full synthetic Lucas oil stabilizer for the manual tranny, and a valve clearance adjustment (slight ticking at idle). The engine burns about half a quart of oil per oil change (has always done this since I bought it). Other than the ticking at idle, the engine is silent but idle is a bit rough (I think I need to get the idle speed adjusted -- anyone know how to do this, or should I just have the shop do it?). The factory clutch is still holding strong with no noises from the bearings or tranny.

I absolutely love this car and have had no other problems that I can think of at this time. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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power steering pump is getting louder :thumbsdown: Guess I'll replace that along with the ac compressor.
lol he races his v6 camaro with a speedo that goes to 110...what does he race with it? lol
power steering pump is getting louder :thumbsdown: Guess I'll replace that along with the ac compressor.
I'm guessing you've gotten these replaced..?
I just got the new a/c compressor and condenser in the mail today, so they should be on tomorrow. I'm not going to mess with the PS pump just yet.

It's currently at 512,000 miles. Sorry, forgot to update sooner but I've been focusing more on my Jeep project and just got married so things are kind of hectic ATM. The "new" engine and tranny are at 170,000 miles and the tranny is starting to make the same noise the original one made before it went out, I don't think these transmissions like Amsoil.
What kind of noise? My car is making a strange noise sounds like it might be coming from the tranny
I just got the new a/c compressor and condenser in the mail today, so they should be on tomorrow. I'm not going to mess with the PS pump just yet.

It's currently at 512,000 miles. Sorry, forgot to update sooner but I've been focusing more on my Jeep project and just got married so things are kind of hectic ATM. The "new" engine and tranny are at 170,000 miles and the tranny is starting to make the same noise the original one made before it went out, I don't think these transmissions like Amsoil.
Congratz on your marriage!! I think it's weird that any manual tranny would go out with the frequency that you're putting these miles on. I would tend to think that they should go a million+. I thought I remember that your clutch went out before but don't remember the tranny giving out??!!
I just got the new a/c compressor and condenser in the mail today, so they should be on tomorrow. I'm not going to mess with the PS pump just yet.

It's currently at 512,000 miles. Sorry, forgot to update sooner but I've been focusing more on my Jeep project and just got married so things are kind of hectic ATM. The "new" engine and tranny are at 170,000 miles and the tranny is starting to make the same noise the original one made before it went out, I don't think these transmissions like Amsoil.
:eek:mg: could you experiment with it and change the fluid to say... Honda's juice and if that changes anything. However, chances are if its making the noise already that means its already facked. :pat:

:think: Good thing i switched from Amsoil to Redline in my Si

LOL awesome man


I used to keep up with this thread but I've missed out lately.. I believe you have hit 2 deers (or a tire?) replaced the engine, tranny, A/C compressor multiple times..? Can anybody confirm this? I know there are lots of little pieces you've had to fix deltatech, but what about the major components?
I just got the new a/c compressor and condenser in the mail today, so they should be on tomorrow. I'm not going to mess with the PS pump just yet.

It's currently at 512,000 miles. Sorry, forgot to update sooner but I've been focusing more on my Jeep project and just got married so things are kind of hectic ATM. The "new" engine and tranny are at 170,000 miles and the tranny is starting to make the same noise the original one made before it went out, I don't think these transmissions like Amsoil.
Can we get a MOD here to update the thread title to 500,000+ miles please?
The transmission noise is coming from the input shaft (it's a manual btw). When the car is running but not in gear you can hear a 'wet' grinding noise then when you press on the clutch it goes away, I figure it's an input shaft bearing gone bad. Unfortunately I don't know much about transmissions, I've never been inside one but I hope I can get to rebuilding my original tranny so I can see exactly what went bad, and so that I'll have a backup for whenever the one currently in the car goes bad. Next time I change my oil I'm going to switch back to Honda's MTF, I don't think it's going to fix anything but maybe it'll extend the life a bit.
if anything the Amsoil will extend its life, i think its just a defective part more then oil.
Artem not to be brash but Im going to say that evidience is disagreeing with you. Now if anybody frequents the turbo secton, you will notice that alot of tranny's are blowing up. The main transmission fluid run in all of these is 90% amsoil and syncromesh.

Run honda, or redline mtl: change it every 30-60k miles
:think: i don't view the turbo section much, i didnt even know people's were having problems.

Of course you have to take into account the fact that they are boosted and the extra torque applied unto the tranny might be the culprit and they the fluid itself.
I just dont believe that.

What makes Redline any better/safer to use? same thing can happen.
Nah man, transmission fluids from different companies are totally different.

A transmission fluid has to do a few things quite well, keep the components cool, not break down quickly in extreme heat, be thin enough to fit in between the gears, but not so thick that it damages the gears.

Redline must be better. If you really want to look into it, I suggest googling Bob the Oil Guy
About 10k miles ago (37k on the odometer) I changed over to Amsoil MTF cuz I heard great things.. The honda fluid was feeling very thin when I shifted and was glad to switch over. When I did tho it barely felt any better, still very 'notchy' which I heard from many people that would be reduced to a minimum with the amsoil. I've been wanting to change back to honda fluid or maybe the redline but I'm not sure now.
Can't believe I just spend an hour and a half reading the thread. Good job OP, I'm sure you have the highest mileage for the 8th gens.
deltatechx
Could you post your service log starting at the beginning (22k)?
His service intervals differ from that of your ave Joe because this car is used for deliveries and mostly does highway miles.
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