A couple of questions
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A couple of questions
I'v got a 2000 TL with 132,000 on it, I'v owned it since about 65,000. I did the brakes a year or so ago but before I did research, I just had the rotors resurfaced and put pads from Autozone on there (Duralasts I think). Of course I have the warped rotor problem again and I'm sick of it. Along with brakes I need to do a few other things and I'v searched them all on here to no end, but I'd like to know if I'm on target.
Brakes:
I think I'm gonna go with the ROTORA rotors from Excelerate with EBC green stuff (from PepBoys unless there is somewhere cheaper?) all around and just use the NAPA American made rotors in the back then bleed the system starting at the LF and going clockwise using Valvoline Synthetic. Does this sound like a good enough combo for everyday driving? Do the EBC pads need to be bedded or are they ready to go?
Headlights:
My bulbs are going so I'm thinking of going with the Kaixen 6000k D2R. Where is the best place to get these for a good price? Also I need to clean the lense because they're yellowed...gonna do the 1000 grit wet sand then use rubbing compound and finish with Meguiars Plastx, sound like it'll make them look good? And how do I level them and what is the factory standard of height of beam?
Rearview mirror:
It has the seal leak or whatever where it has the bubble. Can't get ahold of Magna Donnelly so where can I buy a new one for a decent price?
Sunroof squeek:
Use the silicon lube on it to make this go away? What about on the weatherstripping around the doors...will this help reduce some wind noise?
Transmission:
I haven't changed the fluid since I'v owned it and clearly it needs to be done using the 3x3 method. Would doing it once or twice be good or should I just do it three times at once? Obviously using Honda ATF...
Other:
Whenever I accelerate hard from a stop I get a rattle sound coming from what sounds like the front right of the car...what could this possibly be?
I guess that's it for now...thanks a ton for any help offered!
Brakes:
I think I'm gonna go with the ROTORA rotors from Excelerate with EBC green stuff (from PepBoys unless there is somewhere cheaper?) all around and just use the NAPA American made rotors in the back then bleed the system starting at the LF and going clockwise using Valvoline Synthetic. Does this sound like a good enough combo for everyday driving? Do the EBC pads need to be bedded or are they ready to go?
Headlights:
My bulbs are going so I'm thinking of going with the Kaixen 6000k D2R. Where is the best place to get these for a good price? Also I need to clean the lense because they're yellowed...gonna do the 1000 grit wet sand then use rubbing compound and finish with Meguiars Plastx, sound like it'll make them look good? And how do I level them and what is the factory standard of height of beam?
Rearview mirror:
It has the seal leak or whatever where it has the bubble. Can't get ahold of Magna Donnelly so where can I buy a new one for a decent price?
Sunroof squeek:
Use the silicon lube on it to make this go away? What about on the weatherstripping around the doors...will this help reduce some wind noise?
Transmission:
I haven't changed the fluid since I'v owned it and clearly it needs to be done using the 3x3 method. Would doing it once or twice be good or should I just do it three times at once? Obviously using Honda ATF...
Other:
Whenever I accelerate hard from a stop I get a rattle sound coming from what sounds like the front right of the car...what could this possibly be?
I guess that's it for now...thanks a ton for any help offered!
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1) Use honda brake fluid... just in case.
2) I dunno, I actually need to find that out myself.
3) Ebay for the mirror? Maybe a junkyard?
4) Unless your door is misaligned or your weatherstripping is visibly messed up, you wont get anything out of changing it.
5) As far as the trans goes, as a rule of thumb if you let your fluid chill too long it may actually be worse for you to change to fluid at this point. You may accelerate you transmission's demise because the new fluid will be less viscous and will cause more friction inside of your trans...
2) I dunno, I actually need to find that out myself.
3) Ebay for the mirror? Maybe a junkyard?
4) Unless your door is misaligned or your weatherstripping is visibly messed up, you wont get anything out of changing it.
5) As far as the trans goes, as a rule of thumb if you let your fluid chill too long it may actually be worse for you to change to fluid at this point. You may accelerate you transmission's demise because the new fluid will be less viscous and will cause more friction inside of your trans...
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