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This week best and helpful post winner is Andrew. http://www.hondadxb.com/crv/ocassional-starting-tantrums-t384.html#p1259

This week best and helpful/interesting post winner is Sanjay. http://www.hondadxb.com/civic/million-kms-2006-model-honda-civic-years-t393.html

This week best and helpful post winner is Ironman. http://www.hondadxb.com/post1241.html#p1241

This week best and helpful post winner is Rafi. http://www.hondadxb.com/civic/fuel-efficiency-secrets-t390.html

Carnity members get a chance to win 100 AED worth mobile recharge by simply posting new creative topic or by helping fellow community members with their queries! It's as simple as that - make an account (if you haven't already), log in, and post something. It can be anything, a reply to someone else's post or your own new thread, a nice picture of your ride, or a thoughtful article or review of your new car. Share the same with your friends and increase your chances of winning! Watch this space every week for the winners and the best post submitted.

Dear Members, Thanks for being a part of our Honda Dubai online community. It has been almost 3 years since our online community came into existence. And with your support over the years we have grown into a well integrated online car community in this region. A lot of members have joined our ever-growing community, and most of them turning out to be very good friends. Friends, today we are seeking a few minutes of your fast paced Dubai life to share your thoughts on a quick poll. This will help us assess and even prove how much our online community has been useful to our loyal members across the region. It is a poll to identify how much value our online community adds to you personally and gives us an opportunity to enhance and add features that may help to save more from that pinch on your pocket.

Based on your experience, please share that which Honda you prefer to buy: Used vs. new and why?

Share the detail of the oldest model of Honda you ever own in working condition.

Please share what was your worst car workshop (garage) experience ever happened? And how you dealt with it?

Please share what was your worst car problem ever happened? Why and how it happened (if you know)? And how you dealt with it?

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Honda Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services Honda Air Filter Replacement The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 25,000 kms. Honda Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 50,000 kms or 2 years, can cause brake system damage. Honda Coolant Replacement/Flush Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 50,0000 kms. Honda Differential Fluid Replacement - Front Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Honda Drive Belt(s) Replacement Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 70,000 kms. Honda Fuel Filter Change The Fuel Filter becomes restricted as it accumulates debris from filtering the fuel which, can lead to performance problems and early fuel pump failure. It should be replaced at the mileage interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Honda Manual Transmission Fluid Change The Manual Transmission fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to transmission damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Honda Sub Item 1: Rotate Tires Inspection of wheels and tires, rotate tires, check and adjust air pressures Honda Sub Item 2: Replace Engine/Cabin Filters Replacement of the Engine Air Filter and the Cabin Air Filter (where applicable) is performed, along with an inspection of the drive belt and drive belt tensioner. Honda Sub Item 3: Replace Transmission Fluid Replacement of the Automatic or Manual Transmission Fluid is performed. Honda Sub Item 4: Perform Valve Adjustment Adjustment of the valves should be performed whether they are noisy or not. The Valve Cover gaskets will be replaces as part of this job. Honda Sub Item 4: Replace Spark Plugs Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval. Honda Sub Item 5: Replace Coolant Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 50,0000 kms. Honda Valve Adjustment On engines with adjustable valves, the valve train clearances can become improper which can lead to engine damage. The valve clearance should be checked and adjusted every 50,000 kms.

Honda Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Rotate and Inspect tires Inspect Accessory drive belts Inspect Brake hoses & lines Inspect Brakes Inspect Cooling system, hoses & connections Inspect Driveshaft boots Inspect Exhaust system Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Fluid levels and condition Inspect Front and rear brakes Inspect Fuel lines and connections Inspect Fuel pipes, hoses & connections Inspect Parking brake adjustment Inspect Suspension components Inspect Tie rods, steering gear box & boots Inspect Water pump Replace Air filter Replace Brake fluid Replace Cabin air filter Replace Coolant Replace Engine oil and filter Replace Manual transmission fluid Replace Timing belt

Quiet interesting blog showing lot of DIY videos. Very helpful http://blog.diyhonda.com/

Created basically for the American market to offer a viable alternative to home-spun models and competition from Europe, the Honda Legend is a classy vehicle set in the mould of a luxury sedan for those who have arrived but want to show a different attitude, dispensing with the usual European brands that normally signifies one’s status. Sadly, even with its high level of sophistication and luxury, the Legend has failed to excite the luxury car buying public in the Middle East from veering away from the straight and narrow. This has got nothing to do with its build quality or engineering prowess. Honda is an engineering driven company and its products are technologically some of the best in the world. In the case of the Legend, though, it is a case of image, like most other Japanese brands who also suffer from this malady. To its credit, and unlike many of its rivals, Honda’s current model of its luxury flagship comes with almost no options because of its lengthy standard equipment inventory. There is a well-appointed ambience and comfort inside the cabin. Faultless standards of finish are a trademark of Honda and the Legend is consistent in this aspect. Its 3.5-litre V6 powerplant is outstandingly efficient and quick to respond when called upon and thanks to the remarkably low noise levels inside the cabin; the sensation of effortless performance gets considerably boosted. Just for the record, the V6 develops 296bhp and 351Nm of torque. A five-speed auto box transmits power to the rear wheels. All things considered, the Honda Legend has a rich array of offerings for luxury car buyers who like their driving to be as undemanding and trouble-free as possible. Priced at around the AED 171,000 mark, the Legend seems quite pricey and frankly one can get more exciting cars at less with just as many features. No wonder then the Legend is a slow seller but one needed to showcase the company’s ambitions as a manufacturer who can also make luxury executive cars. Technical Specifications Engine 3.5-litre V6 Power 296 bhp Torque 351 Nm Transmission Automatic Price Range Starts from UAE Dirhams 171,000* SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2008-honda-legend-review/