Hello, I have a 1993 Honda Accord LX (5-speed) and today I hit 270,000+ miles.

My question is what maintenance should I be doing to prolong the life of my engine, tranny etc?

As always, thank you for your time!

 

Change fluids as need be, make sure you are up to date/mileage with valve adjustment, timing/balance belt replacement. Verify there are no leaks, no swollen or soft hoses. Look at bushings for tears, cracks, wear. A general look at everything on the car, pay attention to any new noises/sounds/feeling in the way the car drives.

Go over the whole car and if you see something questionable, describe it, or post a picture of your concern.

 

Thank you for helping,

Should I go ahead and change the timing belt, water pump and serpentine belt, spark plugs and boots?

 

I just did my 280k mile tune up. This is my 3rd timing belt change. I have an extensive list of maintenance records since 80k miles, so there are some other things on my to-do list for 300k miles as well.

• Timing Belt, Balancer Belt, Water Pump, Thermostat, (Timing Pulley + spring, Balancer Pulley + spring), (cam, crank & balancer seal), (power steering, A/C belt)
• Valve cover gasket + spark plug seals
• Spark plugs
• Coolant change
• Oil pump gasket
• Brake fluid bleed
• Check air filter
• Check PCV valve
• Clearn EGR & IAC & Throttle body
• Fuel Filter

I spent quite a bit on mine. I spent $400 on parts, with the vital things from HondaAutomotoiveParts and the non-life treating parts from Advance with a 40% off coupon.