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Honda Civic: How do I lower it?

Lowering modern car involves swapping out the four coil springs at each corner for shorter, stiffer items. This should only be done by a professional shop who specialise in suspension, and after having consulted an engineering signatory in your home state to check the modifications you want to perform are legal.

Honda Civic: How much does it weigh?

The RS, VTI-S, and VTi-L sedans weigh 1331kg while the same models in the 5-door hatch body come in at 1337kg. The Type R weighs 1390kg, while the VTi-LX hatch weighs 1365kg.

Which Honda Civic do I have?

Honda sells a dizzying range of Civic models, including the VTI, VTI-S, VTI-L, VTI-LX, and RS in sedan and hatchback, with the range topped by the be-winged, turbocharged Type R hatchback. The easiest way to figure out which model you have is to look on the back of the car for a badge on the boot lid which should tell you which model you have.

How to change and adjust Honda Civic headlights?

Unlike back in the day when cars had headlights as powerful as a candle in a thunderstorm, adjusting modern headlights can have serious effects on road safety and should only be done by qualified professionals. Changing headlight bulbs is simple, just unplug the wiring harness on the back of the headlight you need to change, then turn the bulb clockwise and remove it. Fit the new globe, turn the globe counter-clockwise, and refit the wiring.

What year Honda Civic is best and what model should I buy?

How long is a piece of string? Without knowing specific information about you (your age, budget for a car, where you drive, if you have a garage or not), as well as what you need from a car, the advice is going to be fairly pointless. The "best" Civic is generally the latest and highest-spec model you can afford as this will have more features to make driving nicer.

How much can a Honda Civic tow?

Although most Civic models are rated to tow up to 800kg of braked trailer and 500kg of unbraked trailer, the high-performance Type R model is not rated to tow anything at all. Bear in mind the maximum tow rating includes the trailer weight, and even a small box trailer or boat trailer will weigh over 100kg.

How to change the battery and program the Honda Civic key fob?

To change the CR2032 battery in a Honda SMART key fob you slide the plastic tab on the back of the key across while pulling out the manual key shaft. Twist the key shaft in the back of the SMART key fob to pry the two halves apart, then replace the battery. Programming the key to work with the car's security system requires taking it to a specialist locksmith or a dealer to have it programmed to your vehicle.

Is the Honda Civic front wheel drive or all wheel drive?

Honda's Civic is a mainstay of the front wheel drive layout. While there are 4 wheel drive vehicles based on the Civic Honda do not offer a 4 wheel drive Civic model.

Where are Honda Civics made?

First built in 1972, the Honda Civic has become an icon for Japanese cars, selling over 18 million units in the past 46 years. Today, Honda builds the 10th-generation model in Canada and the USA, along with Japan and Thailand.

Is Honda Civic a good and reliable car?

Honda's Civic has been a bastion of high-quality construction and reliability since the model was introduced in 1972. Generally, if the models will run for many hundreds of thousands of kilometres, and up to 40 years, if properly serviced and maintained by professional mechanics.

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