Just wondering if we can get a thread going on a collection of knowledge of Maintenance to the cr-z.
I'm currently at 9,600 miles and I just completed my second oil change. I'm just shy two months of having the car for a year now.
My main concern is i'm not sure of the exact points at which some maintenance should be completed. (those that do not automatically get addressed by the MM system) On my previous scion, the Service Maintenance manual included exact times/mileages to replace items as needed, whereas the manual for the cr-z only gives the same checklist on every page. One could argue, only replace items when they look worn or seem to be at the point of needing a replacement.
So i'll start off with
Oil Changes. What I have learned so far is that:
Honda specifically told me to replace the oil after the oil life percentage displayed on the Information screen reaches 30% or lower.
The Honda Oil used as the break in oil and that is also available through honda is a Mobil 1 product.
The recommended oil viscosity is SAE 0W-20. Honda says synthetic oil may be used if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal. (page 247 of the US owners Manual.)
For oil, both times I have replaced the oil myself, I have used Castrol EDGE with titanium SAE 0w-20 fully synthetic.
For oil filters the first time I used a Bosch Distance Plus D3323 filter, and the second time I choose the K&N HP-1010 filter.
A lot of people will say the filter choice doesn't really make much difference, but should I have went to the dealer and purchased the Honda filter for the car? Same with the oil for that matter? If someone has repurchased another Honda oil filter can you please list a price you paid?
Next up, replacing the
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter what I have learned so far is that:
The OEM Cabin Air Filter is manufactured by microAir. It's microfiber medium protects you from: pollens, road dust, abraded particles as well as soot, bacteria, industrial dusts and other respirable ultra-fine particles. From the dealer I have heard it cost's as much as $50.00+usd. It does not have carbon embedded in it so therefore it does not eliminate odors or mold. There is an aftermarket replacement available from Fram, part number CF11182 as CR-Z / Insight cabin filter. It does in fact have carbon embedded for protection against odors.
How often should this be done? Has anyone replaced these and got their parts directly from Honda? To my knowledge there is no specific time frame listed in the manual for replacement.
This is just a start. I'd also like to learn more about replacement of Transmission fluid, Engine Coolant, etc.
I like to be on top of maintenance and ensure my car is running at 100%. Any help or experience on the cr-z would be appreciated
I'm currently at 9,600 miles and I just completed my second oil change. I'm just shy two months of having the car for a year now.
My main concern is i'm not sure of the exact points at which some maintenance should be completed. (those that do not automatically get addressed by the MM system) On my previous scion, the Service Maintenance manual included exact times/mileages to replace items as needed, whereas the manual for the cr-z only gives the same checklist on every page. One could argue, only replace items when they look worn or seem to be at the point of needing a replacement.
So i'll start off with
Oil Changes. What I have learned so far is that:
Honda specifically told me to replace the oil after the oil life percentage displayed on the Information screen reaches 30% or lower.
The Honda Oil used as the break in oil and that is also available through honda is a Mobil 1 product.
The recommended oil viscosity is SAE 0W-20. Honda says synthetic oil may be used if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal. (page 247 of the US owners Manual.)
For oil, both times I have replaced the oil myself, I have used Castrol EDGE with titanium SAE 0w-20 fully synthetic.
For oil filters the first time I used a Bosch Distance Plus D3323 filter, and the second time I choose the K&N HP-1010 filter.
A lot of people will say the filter choice doesn't really make much difference, but should I have went to the dealer and purchased the Honda filter for the car? Same with the oil for that matter? If someone has repurchased another Honda oil filter can you please list a price you paid?
Next up, replacing the
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter what I have learned so far is that:
The OEM Cabin Air Filter is manufactured by microAir. It's microfiber medium protects you from: pollens, road dust, abraded particles as well as soot, bacteria, industrial dusts and other respirable ultra-fine particles. From the dealer I have heard it cost's as much as $50.00+usd. It does not have carbon embedded in it so therefore it does not eliminate odors or mold. There is an aftermarket replacement available from Fram, part number CF11182 as CR-Z / Insight cabin filter. It does in fact have carbon embedded for protection against odors.
How often should this be done? Has anyone replaced these and got their parts directly from Honda? To my knowledge there is no specific time frame listed in the manual for replacement.
This is just a start. I'd also like to learn more about replacement of Transmission fluid, Engine Coolant, etc.
I like to be on top of maintenance and ensure my car is running at 100%. Any help or experience on the cr-z would be appreciated