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[Astronomerb]

Hello all!

I feel like quite a virgin around here, as I've been a Dodge and Chrysler fan forever, but I just bought a 98 Accord EX V6 Coupe so I figured I'd come and see what information I could find out, therefore I can make the best decisions and know how to take care of it!

I bought this car cuz I need a reliable car for the next year and a half while I continue to build my company before I go back to university. I'm half through my astrophysics degree decided to take a break and try something realistic.

Anyways, just wanted to say Hi!!!!
Hoping my Accord lasts and I don't need much to keep it on the road (Knock on wood but im hoping the rumours are true) - I sold my other cars for skool tuition when I went back :(

Anyone got any opinions on the first things I should do? I bought the car used last friday, 1 owner before, 160km.
I do not want mods or anything, at most an intake but thats for gas reasons. I don't think modding a Honda is exciting, I think they look much better stock, plus u can buy anything for them, where is the fun in bolt ons? Anyways -

Is Synthetic Oil a good idea? Its a must for any American Car, therefore it did me well in the past, but I do not know much about taking care of a V6 honda.

I was thinking this...

Synthetic Oil
Good spark plugs - Platinum tipped
K&N intake
Clean Intake - i noticed when I bought it that the Gas peddle was sticky, Im thinking its gunked up!

I think this should be decent - ?

Thanks all!

Wish me luck with my new toy!
Hopefully it works out

[BenjiBoy650]

First thing, change the tranny fluid a few times and make sure you're comfortable with the color that's coming out. The tranny's suck on these things...

Don't put on an intake, 6th gen V6 owners report a 2-3MPG loss after installing a CAI.

Synthetic is not a must but if you're more comfortable running it, it's not a problem. Have you seen the video of the Civic that was running on water? :yes:

Spark plugs and K&N - stick to stock. The engine is not tuned to receive any benefits from fancy plugs. Also tests have been done that show K&N's do not flow significantly more air than OEM filters but let much more dirt through. It's not a big deal, but you won't really see a difference. Same thing goes for oil filters.

Cleaning out the throttle body is a good idea, common problem on these here cars :yes:

Welcome to the family :wave:

[Astronomerb]

You wrote the tranny's suck on these things...
can you go into more detail?

Like are they just jerky? Mine jerks a bit switching gear, but other that i think the car is running pretty near perfect.

I find that odd that a K&N gets worse gas milage on this car. Any reasons for this?

I've been driving it for about 4-5 days now, and I really like it. Im starting to see some of that nice quality Honda puts in their cars....

My cd player dosnt play burnt cds :( other then that, im happy!
Cheers;

Steve

[BenjiBoy650]

The tranny's on these cars are very very prone to failure. You should change out the transmission fluid immediately, especially with the jerk.

Just a K&N drop in doesn't decrease fuel mileage, I was talking about installing a whole new intake system. Mostly it comes from having more air, which the computer senses, which leads to needing more fuel. I still suggest to stick to the stock filter. There was a test done that shows K&N does not flow that much more air but does not trap particles as well as OEM filters do :yes:

[princess]

Welcome to Honda & this forum! :wave:

With good maintaince your car should be fine. Do you know if the timing belt was done?

Hondas seem to like NGK spark plugs. I wouldn't waste money on others.

Happy driving!! :D

[Astronomerb]

Yah i was going to ask,
are these engines interference engines?

I was looking through the service history and the most expensive job was 380 bucks but it dosnt say what it was, im assuming brakes and whatnot

so i think its safe to assume the timing belt has not been done.

I was thinking of gettin the kit, its like 240 bucks on ebay.

Is it a hard job to do yourself? I know with my Chysler it was a long job but didnt need a lift so we did it on a sunday with a buddy.

Is there a way to check the belt? Can i take all that plastic stuff off and have a look or is it pretty difficult to do?

Thanks

Steve

[SSMV6]

Yah i was going to ask,
are these engines interference engines?The short answer is yes. :yes:

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