Piyke: I have had a good experience with my EOD. The major thing with cars in naija are that many mechanics dont know what they are doing and we drivers don't like getting informed about our cars.

I still remember my mechanic who is quite good telling me that one noise from my power steering in the mornings was because it was about to give up and that a new one was around 30k. Well I looked up the symptom on the web. It was due to a small gasket costing less than $1. Bought this and changed it myself; its been 1 year now and the sound has never returned.

The other thing is the state of the car when you purchase it.

My EOD has served me well no major repairs save fuel pump change which i contributed to by driving a lot with low fuel. I changed this myself too!!! I have benefited a lot from handling the car according to my manual.
The other thing i noticed is that it reacts a lot to bad fuel, but using injector cleaner when this happens kills the check engine light

showreals:

Please how do i get a Manual for my EOD, i will also check my catalyst stuff too cos i feel it consumes fuel more than normal too. from my home to office is like 27km and same back, and a full tank of about 65 litres can only take me 1 week (five days)!!!

fittty: Pls guys I want to buy a honda E.O.D... Pls advise me bout its advantages and disadvantages... Thanks

Piyke: I have had a good experience with my EOD. The major thing with cars in naija are that many mechanics dont know what they are doing and we drivers don't like getting informed about our cars.

I still remember my mechanic who is quite good telling me that one noise from my power steering in the mornings was because it was about to give up and that a new one was around 30k. Well I looked up the symptom on the web. It was due to a small gasket costing less than $1. Bought this and changed it myself; its been 1 year now and the sound has never returned.

The other thing is the state of the car when you purchase it.

My EOD has served me well no major repairs save fuel pump change which i contributed to by driving a lot with low fuel. I changed this myself too!!! I have benefited a lot from handling the car according to my manual.
The other thing i noticed is that it reacts a lot to bad fuel, but using injector cleaner when this happens kills the check engine light

yahla: I got same issues with mine right now. What gasket precisely did you get so i'll know how to go about mine? Been on the web since, info i got tells me to change "Inlet Joint Bolt". Please advice.

showreals:

Please how do i get a Manual for my EOD, i will also check my catalyst stuff too cos i feel it consumes fuel more than normal too. from my home to office is like 27km and same back, and a full tank of about 65 litres can only take me 1 week (five days)!!!

showreals:

Please how do i get a Manual for my EOD, i will also check my catalyst stuff too cos i feel it consumes fuel more than normal too. from my home to office is like 27km and same back, and a full tank of about 65 litres can only take me 1 week (five days)!!!

Siga:

Na Catalytic converter...its between the engine and the exhaust pipe...u can verify urself ....just check the exhaust pipeline from engine and see if u find a bumpy module there...u can buy it and have dem mecho put it or better still buy a whole new exhaust...just make sure the converter is there...

Piyke:

@yahla let me first describe in detail what mine was doing then.

1. If you start the car in the morning there would be the humming sound from the bonnet that would increase in intensity if you turn the steering to any of the sides.
2. When you drive the car and it heats up, the noise reduces and only comes back when the car started again after cooling down.

Is this what yours is doing?

vicade: I use the 4 cylinder EOD and its cool but maintenance costs o bad gan. I've also had cause to change d gear for about 165k. Other parts are also expensive. The fuel economy is fine

The eod is a classic design for me with lovely interior and exterior. But d maintenance compared to other cars I've used is relatively higher.

Tinyemeka:

Mine makes that humming sound when the steering is turned i.e when the engine is still cold. Is it a fault? Remedies?

I also noticed that after one clumsy mechanic worked on the clutch-disc, I begun to hear some creaking sounds whenever the engine was cold and the car was running on low-speeds or in neutral. But after I traveled to the village and came back (road was very bad with pot-holes) I noticed that the creaking sound had stopped and the engine now runs much quieter. I truly considered this funny. Whether the gallop don shake the engine till the thing settle come tight properly.

What do I have to do about the steering hum abeg?

Piyke:

About the fuel stuff, you can do these few things first:
1. Correct tire pressure: low tire pressures would take more fuel. ...yes.
2. Get a very good fuel injector cleaner. I used the STP brand (gray bottle) that i bought in shoprite and men i noticed a hell of difference....NO, will try get one
3. When last did you change or clean your engine air filter? This should be done every 5000 miles according to the manual i think but here in naija we generally have more dust, so it should be done more regularly. I try to do mine every time I service (every 3 months)....never done this, since i bought about 7months ago
4. Is your check engine light on? If so then you need to scan the vehicle as something may be wrong with the emissions system of the car...yes its showing

Piyke:

@yahla let me first describe in detail what mine was doing then.

1. If you start the car in the morning there would be the humming sound from the bonnet that would increase in intensity if you turn the steering to any of the sides.
2. When you drive the car and it heats up, the noise reduces and only comes back when the car started again after cooling down.

Is this what yours is doing?

yahla: Great stuff. sorted it myself this past weekend. The seal was so cheap i was given for free at the market. Had it fixed right there, Voila, no more humming.
DIY should be thought from secondary schools. Some so called "Power Steering" experts who are basically illiterates were busy trying to convince me that the pump was bad and i would have to purchase another for 25k. Going to get myself a tool box, DIY from today onwards. Many thanks!

Piyke:

Great stuff. What market did u buy from? didn't even know one could find such in naija, had to order mine from the US

yahla: Was at Oyingbo spare parts market. The dude removed from an old pump and gave it to me for free.

Flyboy Zee: I bought an EOD at 38,000 miles and used it for over a year before selling it out. My friend, that car is the bomb. Till date, its one of the most comfortable, high performance cars I have had. I used to tell my friends that the ride glides and doesn't drive, they didn't understand until they had a go at it. I love that car to shreds, but I'm a freak for cars and don't intend to drive any for more than one year. I use to tell my camry friends that their car is a passengers' car, while my EOD is a driver's car.

As per maintenance: All Hondas are kinda fragile and attention-seeking just like your babe, if you get my drift? To keep things cool, tight and gliding, I advise you fix up any issues as soon as it comes up and you are surely good to go. Its a beau to drive (sorry, glide in) especially the EX trims with I4 engine (i. e. 2.4L engine capacity). The AC is off the Hook, The sound system -ethereal, Interior -spacious, Cabin -cozy, ride -smooth, seats -comfy, fuel consumption -economical. In all, its a good ride to own any day. Just make sure you don't buy a lemon or salvaged car. Buy one with very low mileage and clean title and you are as good as brand new. Wish you luck my dear.

adekennis: I have EOD Manual transmission and it has not given me any problem over six months i bought it..I think manual transmission is very cheap to maintain according to what my mech told me..Nissan Altima almsot ruined my life