i haven't posted here in a long while busy with college.

My accord just hit 60k and it hasn't gone through any type of tune up. The only thing that has been replaced recently are the spark plugs at around 50k. Is there anything I should do to help it out. A friend told me a new O2 sensor would be a good idea but I don't want to drop a lot of money for one if I don't need to. I was also thinking about changing out my transmission fluid since the car has been through quite a bit of auto-x and my daily driving isn't easy on it. How about timing belt?

 

I don't know about a o2 sensor but, with 60k on it a timing belt and water pump is a good idea, better now than after it would break

 

Transmission fluid, plugs, betls, seals, etc.

 

wait for the engine light to come up and i am 99% sure it is the o2 sensor since it usually comes out at or after 60k. transmission fluid is good idea to do it at least once/twice a yr make sure is honda stuff only. belts and all that complete package u can do it at 70-80k to b safe. dont forget the oil lol. check headlights to see if any bulb is dying soon. check front and back brake pads.

 

actually 98-02 accord timing belts don't have to be changed till 90K, so your fine. I got mine done right around that time, getting it changed at 60k is just a myth. the only thing you might want to do is to have the valves re adjusted.

 

change everything, do a major tune-up.
When was your last time changing your tranny fluid?
Timing belt, change those sucker round 75k-90k mi.

good luck.

 

- cap/rotor
- test plug wires with ohmmeter for spec resistance
- air filter
- fuel filter
- PCV valve (don't think that generation's got one though)
- check battery voltage/fluid level
- drain/refill with Honda coolant (use only distilled water if mixing yourself)
- drain/refill transmission (use only Honda fluid)
- spray all rubber hoses, boots, and bushings with aerosol silicone to help preserve them
- flush (don't just bleed) brake system with Honda fluid or something better (compare wet boiling points, use only DOT 3 or 4) Do this every 1-2 years unless you want a bunch of water in your brake system which will turn to steam when doing a panic stop or driving down a mountain!
- I think the interval for 98+ Honda timing belts is 105,000 miles?
- If your valves aren't making any unusual noises, you could probably wait until Timing Belt Day to adjust the valves. The valve cover has to come off then anyway.
-Replace the accessory belts

 

cap and rotor? really?

I think the tranny fluid will be most important. Its a manual, but I drive it hard.
Brakes really suck on my car (front pads are AEM low miles) so a brake system flush would be great as well.

Should I change the rear drum shoes?

Anyone know the specs for the plug wires? I have a multi meter with me

 

Add some SS brakelines when you have the brake system flushed. It'll improve the feel. I use AEM pads but added Brembo slotted rotors on the front.

I replaced my cap and rotor at 60k and will do it again at 120k (couple of months from now). I have new plugs and wires so the entire compliment makes for a better running engine.

 

I notice a performance difference when I change my 92 Accord cap/rotor after only 30K.

Check for abnormal wear such as cracking in shoe or drum or deep grooves in either. Check for spec thickness (maybe > 3/16"???)

Good, always keep one with you. Myself, I have a multimeter watch.
Not sure for your year, but it's probably <= 25,000 Ohms