San Carlos Auto Repair

Honda Civic Car Repair:

A Plus Japanese Auto Repair Inc. is the San Francisco bay area expert for repair and maintenance on your Honda civic. Below are a the factory recommended Honda Civic service schedule using age or mileage to determine which service is due for your vehicle. A+ Japanese Auto Repair uses this service schedule on most clients vehicles that are daily drivers. We also inspect a magnitude of items during each and every service to make sure your Honda Civic is as reliable as possible. When it comes to auto repair and service for your Honda Civic we are the best alternative to the dealer. Also be aware that A+ Japanese Auto Repair provides seasonal specials to keep your Honda Civic tuned and maintained for optimal performance. Visit our Seasonal specials page to find out more about how your Honda Civic will benefit.

A+ JAPANESE AUTO REPAIR - HONDA CIVIC

Honda Civic - A Quick Look

The Honda Civic is a great line of compact cars. When A+ Japanese Auto Repair opened our doors we knew this fuel efficient vehicle would be seen a lot at our auto repair facility. The Honda Civic was introduced in July 1972. The Civic has come a long way since then. So here is a fun fact about the civic:

• By 2007 over 17 million Honda Civics had been sold worldwide!
• 7.5 million of those were sold in the United States! By 2012

From 1984 – 2005, models used a timing belt in their engine. For the earliest models, replacing the timing belt at 60,000 miles was recommended. In the 1990s it was recommended that the timing belt be changed at 90,000 miles; later models at 105,000 miles. Timing chain motors began in the 8th generation Civic in 2006 - which has no interval other than if the chain gets noisy.We have seen no major engine or transmission problems in the Civic; at around 150,000 miles or 15 years pay close attention to the plastic radiator tanks because the upper tank will usually crack and the slow leak will cause the vehicle to overheat. We see at least 10 of these a year and sadly, most clients are forced to retire their car.

In June, 2008, with high gas prices and a weak economy, Civic supplanted the Ford F-Series to become the top-selling vehicle in the United States for that month. At A+ Japanese Auto Repair we have seen many of the issues that can occur with the Honda Civic. We stock all of the common parts and offer a 24 month/ 24,000 mile warranty, the longest warranty in the area, which saves our clients time and money. We always perform a thorough inspection before any service or repair is performed, and we offer a more customized auto repair and service, keeping your vehicle in line with factory warranty and service schedules.

Since this first Honda Civic was released they have come a long way. A+ Japanese Auto Repair is the bay area's experts when it comes to Honda Civic repair and auto service. We have seen many of the common issues that can occur with the Honda Civics which saves our clients time and money on their Honda Civic auto repair and diagnosis needs. We stock all common parts for Honda Civics and offer a 24 Month, 24,000 mile warranty which is the longest in the area. We know, we checked! If it is time to have your Honda Civic service contact us today for an appointment. We look forward to meeting you and your Honda Civic.

On the more Recent model years Honda has standardized many parts and service schedules. Its not always easy to decipher what needs to be done based on time or mileage. That is why A+ Japanese Auto Repair always performs a thorough inspection before any auto service or auto repair is performed on clients vehicles. This is due to the fact that each clients driving style and patterns differ. We offer a more customized auto repair and auto service option than other facilities while still keeping your vehicle in line with factory warranty and service schedules.

Honda Civic: Factory Service Schedule

(This is a guide - depending on your driving style, conditions where you drive, model year, towing etc... your individual service schedule on your Honda Civic will vary from this schedule)

Honda Civic: 5000 MILES, OR 6 MONTHS

Engine Oil and Oil filter change service
Check and reset tire pressures
Check and inspect all fluid levels and conditions
Perform visual comprehensive vehicle inspection

Honda Civic: 15000 MILES, 24000 KM, OR 12 MONTHS (1 YEAR)

Replace air cleaner element (30,000 except in dusty conditions)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Honda Civic: 30000 MILES, 48000 KM, OR 24 MONTHS (2 YEARS)

Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Inspect valve clearance [at 30000 miles (48000 km) only]
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Honda Civic: 45000 MILES, 72000 KM, OR 36 MONTHS (3 YEARS)

Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Honda Civic: 60000 MILES, 96000 KM, OR 48 MONTHS (4 YEARS)

Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Honda Civic: 75000 MILES, 120000 KM, OR 60 MONTHS (5 YEARS)

Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace engine coolant
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Honda Civic: 90000 MILES, 144000 KM, OR 72 MONTHS (6 YEARS)

Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Honda Civic: 105000 MILES, 168000 KM, OR 84 MONTHS (7 YEARS)

Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Honda Civic: 120000 MILES, 192000 KM, OR 96 MONTHS (8 YEARS)

Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast

Maintenance Notes:

Replace engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (6000 km) or 6 months
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Inspect front and rear brakes every 75000 miles (12000 km) or 6 months
Rotate tires every 7500 miles (12000 km)
Inspect Supplemental Restraint System 10 years after production

Visually inspect the following items every 7500 miles (12000 km) or 6 months:

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots

Visually inspect the following items every 15000 miles, 42000 km, or 12 months (1 year):

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls
Vehicle underbody

Honda Civic Owner Maintenance Checks:

You should check the following items at the specified intervals.

• Engine oil level - Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
• Engine coolant level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank.
• Windshield washer fluid - Check the level in the reservoir monthly. If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently, check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel.
• Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
• Lights - Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly.

A+ Japanese Auto Repair performs Honda Civic car repair & service for the following communities:

Belmont, San Carlos, San Mateo, Foster City, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, Woodside, Half Moon Bay, and the greater bay area. Contact A+ Japanese Auto Repair Inc. for all of your Honda Civic car repair and car service needs.