Not only for CLSs but for any autos really - what are the 'tricks' that everyone is using.. to make their autos last 'longer'...? Here are mine three that come to mind...

1. When turning your ignition to position III or right before starting the engine - DO NOT start it during the time 'processes' reset/start. MUCH goes on during that time.. and starting the engine INTERRUPTS it... i.e. there is a chance [rare, but a chance] that something will not get properly initialized. This is true with any device prorammed by humans - trust me on that one .

2. An old trick really... when checking your tire pressure, I use good ol' spit.. to see if there is any leaks in the valves - these get 'old' from age.. and I did find a defective one through this technique...

3. Pump your breaks - ignore what Service guys tell you re. ABS... which is quite DORMANT most of the time. You will extend the life of your rotors/pads by at least 30%, depending how much in love you are with a brake pedal.. I owned an 85 Celica... and with above technique they lasted for 143K miles... (!). Yeah, it's about $100 to replace them... but the most 'efficiency' out of the original design... is 'priceless'. Also, braking is more effective when pumping [imho] - it let's the pad/rotor cool off prediodically during the application.

 

yeah riding your brakes is supposed to be bad...like holding even pressure for a long time going downhill for example.

a lot of people I know will switch from reverse to drive while they are still rolling backwards from reversing....this is bad for the tranny I've heard. I come to a full stop before switching into D

 

when using your A/C after a period of time, you should let it run for at least 10min or more so the freon and oil can circulate through the system properly. Short durations of A/C usage diminishes the life of the compressor and seals.


Stright from a 30year refregeration guy.

 

do cars still use freon?

 

R12 is no longer sold, or will not be sold much longer.
It's now R134a.

I did a consulting engagement for Honeywell and learned everything there is to know about R134a.

 

^^^ on the above, also make sure you turn on all lights in the car, if they can see and your hands are moving they are more comfortable, which is good for you in the long run.

 

Well I try to park out in the middle of nowhere...Never fails that someone parks next to me. Once I was in a parking lot at a closed mall, so there was no one for miles. I parked out all by myself and no one else was even parked in the lot. I was thinking there is no way that someone will park next to me. I come out of the store and there is a dump truck parked next to me ( a f@%ing dump truck). I waited for the guy to come out and asked him why he parked next to me...he had nothing to say...No damage but I was so pissed!

I also make sure to let my car warm up before going...and I usually take my time (No heavy gasing) for the first 30 seconds of the start of my ride.

 

Don't drive it...that'll preserve the glass tranny.

 

NSXNEXT:


"Liquid gold" as they call it
fact: R-12 = larger molecule, which I'm told worked the best.
chlorafluor!@$#$%%$^%$^%&^% how ever its spelled (google)

R-22, still used for most residential A/C and some commercial

R-400 for most large commercial.

Refrig R134a in cars newer than about 1992 = smaller molecule
not so efficient.

both R-12 and 134a still use an oil charge in the system for the lube as I understand it.

 

question: What do u think would happen if ...lets say i were to get pulled over.. I come to a stop on the side of the road, put my car in park, stick my hands out of the window, open up my door from the outside handle and procede to walk backwards toward the back of the car with my hands on my head....

what do u think the cop would do??? (all assuming he was still in his car or just getting out of his car..)

 

Don't know about where you're from, but in Jersey they'll just shoot your ass. And empty the clip while doing so.

 

Screw this shit i drive it like i stole it every damn day.

 

oh yea

 

me three....

 

The first 500 miles are critical as to how the engine will perform going foward - drive it hard... it will be a quick motor!

 

what's your opinion on break-ins?

 

Mobil 1 every 3000k and
VTEC each day keeps the mechanic away!

i personally believe that if you never run your car hard one day you will get on it and something will break.

 

OH YEAH!!!

 

i bought this car to have fun

 

Replace trans fluid at every other oil change. Throw that trans cooler shit away. I thought the OEM trans/oil cooler is made to bring oil into the trans to warm the trans up.

 

To keep that musty smell from developing, turn the a/c compressor off a few minutes/blocks before shutting the car off and make sure the vent is set to fresh air rather than recirc. This allows air to pass over the various parts of the system that develop condensation, and that awful smell.

 

These are not that secret, but some may not have tried it-

To save your seat leather from wear -getting in and out, program your key remote so when you unlock, the seat moves back all the way and you can get in without rubbing it. then just press the other seat memory to move it to your driving position. Works best with only 1 driver/setting.

Wax your windows (exterior), taillights, headlights.

When rinsing your car, don't spray!, let the water just run slowly on the car from the hose, water will sheet off, less to dry and rub, less scratches and swirls. Try it.

Brand new wax I used this week, NXT next generation from Meguiars is very good.

sorry if these aren't secret enough.

 

Best tip------>Don't drink and drive - not only will you last longer, so will your car.

 

There are two aspects to breaking in the motor:

(1) Rings
(2) Bearings, camshaft/rocker-arms etc.

(1) The Rings are pretty much seated from the factory. However, I like to do the following on a new car/motor: Take it to 6th (or 5th if there is no 6th) at around 1.5RPM and load the motor for 30s at a time (do this on the freeway).... then let off. Do the cycle for a good 15-minutes to 1/2-hour. Then let the engine cool off completeley. After this, there is nothing you can do to make the rings seal any better

(2) Bearings etc. If the motor is BRAND new.... don't take it past 3K for the first 50 miles and while you are doing the loading exercise. Let the engine cool down completeley, warm it up again and take it to redline.

Remember that these cars are DRIVEN onto the ships/trailers etc. and DRIVEN off the ships/trailers etc. by guys anywhere from 18 to whatever - they DON'T baby the car.... trust me!

 

clean windows w/ newspaper and water,
wax your windows and rims

 

Don't step on superman's cape, don't spit into the wind...


There's an old story about a german grandma that bought a 911 and drove it ... well like a grandma. Every couple of months see would bring it back to the factory complaining that the thing wouldn't idle correctly. The techs would flog it on the test track, and return it to her. Problem solved.

 

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS OF WD-40

I thought that you might like to know why I am pleased to be one of the original investors of this product. When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. it's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top... Voila! it's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and
de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. It's name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.

It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in
WD-40 that would hurt you.

Here are some of the uses
Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
Keeps flies off cows
Restores and cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
Loosens stubborn zippers
Untangles jewelry chains
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
Removes tomato stains from clothing
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
Keeps scissors working smoothly
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
Removes splattered grease on stove
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Lubricates prosthetic limbs
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees to relieve arthritis pain.
One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.

WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of
NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one.