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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 07:48 AM
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Default Making my car more reliable!?

Which parts should or could I get to make my 2000 base Prelude (engine and exhaust are stock except of a Type-S intake with a K&N replacement filter) more reliable under heavy or heavier use? I mean parts like radiator cap, thermostat, fanswitch, oil catch tank (Greddy?), new clutch, additives, ignition upgrades, ...
And what are the downsides of these parts?
I live in germany so overheating shouldnīt become a problem most of the time (itīs cold most of the time).
Thanx a lot for your help in advance!
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 08:06 AM
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Default Re: Making my car more reliable!? (DOHC-Veetec)

Make sure that you do all of your scheduled maintenance. An oil cooler and a radiator will help. A good fuel filter and oil filter are also helpful.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 06:55 PM
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Default Re: Making my car more reliable!? (DOHC-Veetec)

Don't "run" your car all the time. Stay away from redline and don't shift hard. Other than that follow all your scheduled maintenance and you should be good to go.
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 07:52 AM
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Default Re: Making my car more reliable!? (95redLUDE)

Uuummm,.....thatīs why Iīm asking about products to make it more reliable!
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 07:54 AM
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Better gauges, and more of them so you know what's going on with your car. water temp, oil pressure, air/fuel....umm what else am I leaving out? That way you can spot problems as they are starting...
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