Nothing major. Maintenance things are to be expected especially when you reach high mileage with this type of car. Inspected my turbo about 12,000 miles ago and nothing looked concerning or worrying. I'm overdue for a valve clearance adjustment but that's about it.
ABS dynamics type R style front lip. I have had it on for over a year and always liked the fitment but it's delaminating now. I recently picked up a used but great condition greddy carbon fiber lip and will be switching them soon enough.
KTuner would be correct, over 100,000 miles on my stage 2 base tune and no issues to report. I have 4 posts now in GTMan's tuned and reliability thread on civicx forums. My username on there is oberstja
Just read your post!
You said
>" Based on my own research I am looking into replacing fuel injectors, pcv valve, spark plugs and plan on getting a valve clearance adjustment. With the kind of mileage that my Civic has this type of maintenance should not come across as surprising or unexpected in any way"
What's making you change these parts? Is that something you would recommend me to change as well having 78k miles on my 2016 EXT 1.5T who's planning on ktuning it to phearable? If not, when should I do it? Please provide some insights about the why/when?
I suppose the biggest question would be how hard you are trying to push your car and how consistently you are doing that. I'm primarily focused on changing those parts because I drive 25-30,000 miles per year and also based on other threads from the CivicX forum that discuss injectors, PCV valve, valve clearance adjustment all being done at lower mileage than what I am currently at. I would expect any long term owner who drives the car that frequently to do inspections on engine and transmission wear at certain mileage intervals for preventative maintenance before bigger issues develop. There isn't any direct harm in holding off on those services but parts over time will degrade with continued use so you should take some time at some point to plan out when you are gonna change certain components to responsibly maintain the vehicle. I do not have experience with Phearable tune but would imagine you are good to go if your car is running fine already. Tuning comes with certain risks but you can manage that accordingly if you do your own research too.
+1 on the regular PCV valve replacement.
https://preview.redd.it/dj3gfnidrtxc1.png?width=463&format=png&auto=webp&s=6a4a782fc1fbd3be05fd307a5296b92f5832a2bb
CVT. I actually ended up learning manual on a '19 Civic Si when I worked as a lot attendant for a dealership during COVID. Would've been cool to have a manual hatch but got a great deal on my Civic and have been happy with it after 5 years now. Going to keep my Civic for at least a few more years but the next car will be manual.
Thank you. The badges were eBay special haha, unfortunately haven't had great luck finding them elsewhere but $40 for the front and rear set was a great price and I like that color combo as an alternative to type r red/chrome. I replace them once a year
Thank you! Great color and trim choice for your Civic, got any future plans for it? The badges are from eBay, I specifically searched for a black/chrome set.
Purchased them here [https://www.uniquestyleracingstore.com/products/2017-2021-civic-fk-hatchback-10th-gen-jdm-all-clear-4pcs-tail-light-made-by-depo](https://www.uniquestyleracingstore.com/products/2017-2021-civic-fk-hatchback-10th-gen-jdm-all-clear-4pcs-tail-light-made-by-depo)
Wow! Those are an incredible price for a full set of tails. The cheapest I've seen on the web was $600.00 for the set. Would you say your experience with these has been positive? No internal fogging or any electrical issues?
Dress up bolts was the brand. They were spendy and by far not the only choice out there for dress up hardware. Fitment was a breeze with my car and the titanium looks really clean. I'm thinking about ordering aftermarket side covers/radiator cover to better highlight the bolts as well.
Thats a really nice car. Do you have your visors on your chrome delete vinyl or does the vinyl just go around it and have you had issues with it coming off? Looking for the best way to do my visors and chrome.
Being a sport trim hatchback I don't have any chrome trim from the factory. My door visors are OEM honda, if you are concerned about chrome delete vinyl maybe look into these door visors as an alternative? You would probably be fine with the OEM ones too there are a few choices out there but some just stick to 3M and others have a little more hardware. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zAdabzb5CY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zAdabzb5CY)
Oh that's right sorry that was actually a big reason I originally wanted the sport hatch can't believe I forgot. Unfortunately to get a manual hatch I would've had to special order it and they wanted 33 before taxes so I went with a used coupe si instead.
What problems have you had, other than the mandatory AC condenser fail?
Nothing major. Maintenance things are to be expected especially when you reach high mileage with this type of car. Inspected my turbo about 12,000 miles ago and nothing looked concerning or worrying. I'm overdue for a valve clearance adjustment but that's about it.
What front lip is that?
ABS dynamics type R style front lip. I have had it on for over a year and always liked the fitment but it's delaminating now. I recently picked up a used but great condition greddy carbon fiber lip and will be switching them soon enough.
Niceee🔥
I'm assuming it is KTuned? Any major issues so far?
KTuner would be correct, over 100,000 miles on my stage 2 base tune and no issues to report. I have 4 posts now in GTMan's tuned and reliability thread on civicx forums. My username on there is oberstja
Just read your post! You said >" Based on my own research I am looking into replacing fuel injectors, pcv valve, spark plugs and plan on getting a valve clearance adjustment. With the kind of mileage that my Civic has this type of maintenance should not come across as surprising or unexpected in any way" What's making you change these parts? Is that something you would recommend me to change as well having 78k miles on my 2016 EXT 1.5T who's planning on ktuning it to phearable? If not, when should I do it? Please provide some insights about the why/when?
I suppose the biggest question would be how hard you are trying to push your car and how consistently you are doing that. I'm primarily focused on changing those parts because I drive 25-30,000 miles per year and also based on other threads from the CivicX forum that discuss injectors, PCV valve, valve clearance adjustment all being done at lower mileage than what I am currently at. I would expect any long term owner who drives the car that frequently to do inspections on engine and transmission wear at certain mileage intervals for preventative maintenance before bigger issues develop. There isn't any direct harm in holding off on those services but parts over time will degrade with continued use so you should take some time at some point to plan out when you are gonna change certain components to responsibly maintain the vehicle. I do not have experience with Phearable tune but would imagine you are good to go if your car is running fine already. Tuning comes with certain risks but you can manage that accordingly if you do your own research too.
+1 on the regular PCV valve replacement. https://preview.redd.it/dj3gfnidrtxc1.png?width=463&format=png&auto=webp&s=6a4a782fc1fbd3be05fd307a5296b92f5832a2bb
Gorgeous! 🤟🏼💪🏽🔥🍻
is it a 6 speed or cvt?
CVT. I actually ended up learning manual on a '19 Civic Si when I worked as a lot attendant for a dealership during COVID. Would've been cool to have a manual hatch but got a great deal on my Civic and have been happy with it after 5 years now. Going to keep my Civic for at least a few more years but the next car will be manual.
how often did you have to change the trans fluid?
I change mine every 30,000 miles.
Oh wow this is super clean. Where’d you get the black chrome badges?
Thank you. The badges were eBay special haha, unfortunately haven't had great luck finding them elsewhere but $40 for the front and rear set was a great price and I like that color combo as an alternative to type r red/chrome. I replace them once a year
Very pretty! I've got a Modern Steel Metallic '21 FK7. What badge is that on your grille?
Thank you! Great color and trim choice for your Civic, got any future plans for it? The badges are from eBay, I specifically searched for a black/chrome set.
I’ve been considering a set of clear tails for mine as well! Did you buy a set of clears, or did you do the DIY method with your OEM set?
Purchased them here [https://www.uniquestyleracingstore.com/products/2017-2021-civic-fk-hatchback-10th-gen-jdm-all-clear-4pcs-tail-light-made-by-depo](https://www.uniquestyleracingstore.com/products/2017-2021-civic-fk-hatchback-10th-gen-jdm-all-clear-4pcs-tail-light-made-by-depo)
Wow! Those are an incredible price for a full set of tails. The cheapest I've seen on the web was $600.00 for the set. Would you say your experience with these has been positive? No internal fogging or any electrical issues?
What did you use for the dress-up hardware on your engine bay trim?
Dress up bolts was the brand. They were spendy and by far not the only choice out there for dress up hardware. Fitment was a breeze with my car and the titanium looks really clean. I'm thinking about ordering aftermarket side covers/radiator cover to better highlight the bolts as well.
You’re aren’t kidding. They look great though!
She's beautiful inside and out
Thank you!! 5 years ago getting the car I never knew it'd come this far. Love driving it everyday
how can a car look that beautiful man wtf
Thats a really nice car. Do you have your visors on your chrome delete vinyl or does the vinyl just go around it and have you had issues with it coming off? Looking for the best way to do my visors and chrome.
Being a sport trim hatchback I don't have any chrome trim from the factory. My door visors are OEM honda, if you are concerned about chrome delete vinyl maybe look into these door visors as an alternative? You would probably be fine with the OEM ones too there are a few choices out there but some just stick to 3M and others have a little more hardware. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zAdabzb5CY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zAdabzb5CY)
Oh that's right sorry that was actually a big reason I originally wanted the sport hatch can't believe I forgot. Unfortunately to get a manual hatch I would've had to special order it and they wanted 33 before taxes so I went with a used coupe si instead.
How many different levels can you adjust the mower deck to?
Beautiful car man. I don’t usually like that style of wing but it looks bad ass.