San Carlos and Valley Springs Honda Civic Repair

Dave the Car Guy's car history and facts: Honda Civic

DID YOU KNOW the Honda Civic basically kept Honda in the car business? In the early 70's Honda's car sales were slipping in Japan and they were close to getting out of the car making business altogether. But, starting in 1972, the Honda Civic was introduced, took off and turned things around. The rest, as they say, is history!

Starting with the original Honda Civic (which was available as a coupe, a three- and five-door hatchback and a five-door station wagon), there have been nine "generations" of the car, the most recent released in 2011.

The Honda Civic is a very popular car in America. In fact the Honda Civic once supplanted the Ford F-Series truck as the best selling vehicle in the U.S.! It is even more popular around the world. (It has been the top selling car in Canada for over 14 years.

The Honda Civic was originally built as "a car for all people, a car for the world." Over 40 years later it has certainly become that, and then some. But more than anything, it literally kept Honda in the car-making business. And that's a fact that makes a lot of Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Crosstour, Honda Insight, Honda Fit - and Honda Civic - owners very happy! :)

Toole’s Garage and your Honda Civic

David Toole and Toole’s Garage has been your San Francisco Bay Area Honda expert in the maintenance and repairs for your Honda Civic since 1983. When Meehleib Automotive first opened up as the very first Honda Independent Repair facility, we have been performing the maintenance on your Honda Civic ever since. We have mastered the service maintenance schedule to keep your Honda Civic in tip top shape. We have compiled a list of the core services that we perform and listed them below.

Toole’s Garage Suggested Factory Service Schedule for Honda Civic

Toole’s Garage 5,000 miles or 6 months for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Check air filter.
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection.*

Toole’s Garage 15,000 miles or 12 months for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform ATF Automatic trans or CVT continually variable trans fluid service (if applicable)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Check air filter.
Replace dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

Toole’s Garage 30,000 miles or 24 months (2 years) for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform Transmission fluid service (A/T, M/T, CVT)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

Toole’s Garage 45,000 miles or 36 months (3 years) for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform Transmission fluid service (A/T, CVT)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Inspect engine air filter.
Replace brake fluid.
Replace engine coolant or antifreeze.
Replace dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

Toole’s Garage 60,000 miles or 48 months (4 years) for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform Transmission fluid service (A/T, M/T, CVT)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

Toole’s Garage 75,000 miles or 60 months (5 years) for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform Transmission fluid service (A/T, CVT)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Inspect engine air filter.
Replace brake fluid.
Replace engine coolant or antifreeze.
Replace dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

Toole’s Garage 90,000 miles or 72 months (6 years) for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform Transmission fluid service (A/T, M/T, CVT)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

Toole’s Garage 105,000 miles or 84 months (7 years) for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform Transmission fluid service (A/T, CVT)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Inspect engine air filter.
Replace brake fluid.
Replace engine coolant or antifreeze.
Replace spark plugs.
Replace timing belt (if applicable) with water pump and engine drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

Toole’s Garage 120,000 miles or 96 months (8 years) for your HONDA CIVIC

Engine Oil Change with Oil filter replacement.
Rotate tires and perform complete brake inspection and service.
Perform Transmission fluid service (A/T, M/T, CVT)
Inspect and test all fluid levels and conditions.
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect dust and pollen filter (Cabin Micron Filter)
Check and top off all fluid levels.
Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges.
Check parking brake adjustment and clean antenna mast (if applicable)
Perform complete vehicle courtesy check inspection*

*Complete Courtesy Check Info:

Inspect Steering components, Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots.
Inspect all driveline components, axles, and driveshaft boots.
Inspect all Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
Check all engine mounts.
Check Cooling system hoses and connections
Check Exhaust system
Check Fuel lines and connections
Check all Lights and controls
Inspect entire vehicle undercarriage.
Inspection of tire condition, age, and tread depth.
Road test vehicle.

Toole’s Garage suggested maintenance intervals:

Replace engine oil and oil filter every 3,750 miles or 6 months, or 5,000 miles when using synthetic oil.
Check engine oil and coolant reservoir at each fuel stop
Inspect and service front and rear brakes every 7,500 miles or 12 months
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12000 km)
Inspect SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) every 10 years after production

Toole’s Garage has some suggested items that you could check at the specified intervals.

Engine oil level - Check every time you fill the tank with fuel.
Engine coolant level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you check the oil level.
Windshield washer fluid - Check the operation monthly if you don't use often. If you use the washers frequently, just top off the reservoir each time you stop for fuel.
Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly if your vehicle does not have TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
Lights - Check the operation monthly of the headlights, taillights, parking lights, all brake lights, including the high-mount brake light, turn signal operation, and don't forget the license plate lights too!