Just received a 2000 accord, for free, what should I inspect or check?
As stated, I got a 2000 Honda Accord 2.3L 5MT for free from my cousin. The car hasn't been driving much since he got his new car about 3 years ago. I am NOT a mechanic but I've done all the basic maintenance on my car (20+ years of driving) and I have youtube as a teacher.
The major issue or reason why he gave me the car is because it won't pass smog and he don't want to deal with it. That is not something that I want to get into on this post. I am interested in everything else that needs to be fixed to be safe on the road.
Details on the car:
-the car has been well maintained when it was his only car. About 3 years ago he got another car and left this car in the lot. The car has 190k on it. Not sure how old the fluids are.
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Things that I will change
-Engine oil and filter
-Engine and in-cabin filter
-Front pads and rotor (rear looks fine)
-Flush and drain coolant
-Transmission fluid
This that I looked at and looks good
-CV boot
-Springs/shocks
What other areas I should look at or what common issues does this car have that I need to inspect?
Remember the car has about 200k on it and is over 20 years old. The car drives fine when I drove it home (about 100 miles away).
Thanks in advance
The major issue or reason why he gave me the car is because it won't pass smog and he don't want to deal with it. That is not something that I want to get into on this post. I am interested in everything else that needs to be fixed to be safe on the road.
Details on the car:
-the car has been well maintained when it was his only car. About 3 years ago he got another car and left this car in the lot. The car has 190k on it. Not sure how old the fluids are.
----------------------
Things that I will change
-Engine oil and filter
-Engine and in-cabin filter
-Front pads and rotor (rear looks fine)
-Flush and drain coolant
-Transmission fluid
This that I looked at and looks good
-CV boot
-Springs/shocks
What other areas I should look at or what common issues does this car have that I need to inspect?
Remember the car has about 200k on it and is over 20 years old. The car drives fine when I drove it home (about 100 miles away).
Thanks in advance
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