Mike Lowwryyy

So Im thinking about upgrading from my GSR to an RSX and I was wondering how easy/hard are some basic maintenance on the RSX compared to an integra. Ive had my integra for quite some time now and I do most of the work myself, and I would like to continue that tradition, lol.

Things like

- Brakes
- Balljoints
- Wheel bearings
- Suspension
- Waterpump & timing belt (not sure if RSX has belt or chain)
- Accessory belts
- Clutch / Axles
- Turbo Kit, Lol


In general is it a simple car to work on? Im pretty excited to learn more about the K-series, but would like some feedback from actual RSX owners.

turboteg2nv

It's a Honda, of course it's easy to work on. I went from a DC2 to my EP3 (same chassis as the DC5) and it's very simple. Also K20 engines have a timing chain, not a belt.

1s1cdc2

thats good to know, that means dont have to worry about the timing belt(chain) then...lol

djardy07

U do still have to worry about the chain. They do stretch. Get it checked at about 90,000 just to make sure. I skipped a tooth on mine and threw the timing off. Luckily it didn't mess anything up in the block, but still cost an arm n leg to replace.

Sleepy_Red_hatch

in my experience they stretch mainly from stress from a bad tensionner or lack of oil pressure.
do your oil changes regularly, check your oil level often