Hi all. This car has been in the family since new. Its had it fair share of misfortune over the years but using genuine parts and having a bit of know how its still reliable as ever - 162k + and counting. Special shout out to honda atlas, that after 9 long years its still the latest generation..... anyways moving on.
Despite intentions to sell it over the past few years, its still here. So decided to keep it longer (given how new car prices have shot up) and to show it some TLC, restore it within reason. At the end of the day, you make do with what you got.
Average in city is 11-12km/l in summer and 14-15 in winter. Engine runs great, doesn't consume oil (5w-30 throughout).
Planned fixes/maintenance/upgrades:
- testing top speed / cleaning meter cluster
- changing struts-shocks / lower control arm / tie rod
- repairing rusted areas
- tappet valve adjustment
- putting new seat covers / steering wheel cover
- fixing door resistance
- bleeding brake and clutch fluid
- check ac system for leaks, repair
- changing brake master cylinder
- fix ac leak part 2, changing evaporator core
- fender enclosures
- engine hood center molding
Completed
- testing top speed / cleaning meter cluster
- AC leak fixed. post 15
- struts-shocks / lower control arm / tie rod. post 16
- arm rest, hood and boot insulation. post 19
- bleeding brake and clutch fluid. post 23
- PCV valve . post 50
- brake master cylinder. post 61
- Hood stay rod grommet. post 75
- AC pulley bearing and ac shaft bearing. post 76
- Valve adjustment. post 100
- Control arm rubber boot. post 103
- Seat covers / steering wheel cover. post 111
- AC leak fix part 2. post 116
- Air blower seal. post 118
- fender enclosures. post 142
- engine hood center molding. post 143
- tensioner pulley/bearing with belt. post 157
- rust. post 160
- door resistance/stopper. post 161