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Quote: Originally Posted by pasadena_commut For sure this varies by dealer. But off topic for this thread. "Right to repair" refers to efforts to remedy the problem of manufacturers making key technical information and/or repair tools too expensive for small shops and individuals to afford. Ironically as cars become more computerized they are becoming less amenable to repair, and I say this is ironic because REAL computers...

The 2006 Honda Civic Service Manual is $56.50 here (hopefully the link will work): http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2...C00&itemtype=N I picked one up as soon as they became available. That price doesn't seem too out of line: it pays for itself the first time you do anything significant, say valve clearance check. Using the valve clearance check as an example, it's still not 100% informative. I found it necessary to remove...

Hi All; Since we're on the topic of EBH's: In addition to the EBH benefits already stated by Mendel, there's one in particular that escapes most folks until it is too late. Do you know which am I talking about? Yes, the emission control system... which in itself is a pretty pricey thing to deal with. I am talking about the rather precious 3-way catalytic converter along with the accompanying minor hardware (O2 sensors ) and so...

Quote: Originally Posted by psyshack They really do not want you to have them. Seems that way. For the mechanical stuff that is in the shop manuals if you wait long enough, and the car is popular enough, eventually there is a Chilton's or Haynes manual and that's enough to do anything most owners will ever attempt mechanically. For the HCH, not so much though, as the Haynes Civic manual specifically excludes the Hybrid. Even with...

Merry Christmas and here's hoping your issues are now resolved!

I have 25 stop lights on my short 13 mile commute to work and on a nice warm day I can easily hit the mid to upper 60mpgs. My best was 74mpg. It's all a matter of knowing how and when to exploit what the HCHII can do with your commute. I've had recent mornings in the upper 20's, lower 30's and can still pull 58 - 59mpgs. Like MSantos has said before it also takes dedication Jess

With such extreme tire pressures, would that not have a negative effect on the car's suspension? I run mines at 40 psi and that is a concern for me also the ride is very rough. I am thinking of putting back down to 36psi. Any comments?

PSY - get her a bright yellow car. Apparently they are the most visible and a smaller percentage less likely to be in accident. Also, according to this article, 30% of us have a gene that makes us bad drivers and don't learn from mistakes: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=16670

Sorry about the wreck, Jeff. This might be the perfect opportunity to give her a clinic.

Is that typical of Mazda dealers??? I know the Mazdas are supposed to be kinda sporty, but I had no idea their dealers were that customer friendly. I had a Honda problem with our 1995 Accord years ago.The radiator started leaking at 37,000 miles- warranty 36,000. I call an online seller to order the radiator, and the guy tells me he sells lots of these radiators-they commonly fail, and the new radiator is a reengineered one. Sure enough the...