2000 Honda Insight

Hatchback

Manual

JHMZE1378YT002109

Clear

Gasoline

Owned since 230,000 miles. Currently getting low 50's mpg in mixed driving. My city has hills so this affects mileage. Routine maintenance schedule used (all fluids and filters changed when purchased at 230,000): Full synthetic Mobile 0W-20 Oil changed every 6,000 miles with oil filter. Tires rotated every 6,000 miles.Tires are Nitrogen filled and topped off monthly. Air filter changed every 15,000 miles.Cabin air filter changed every 30,000 miles.Transmission fluid changed every 30,000 with OEM Honda fluid.Coolant flushed every 30,000 with OEM Honda fluid.Brake fluid every 60,000 miles with OEM Honda fluid.Brake pads inspected every 30,000 or if issues (rotors and pads replaced at 230K)Wipers replaced each fall.12V battery posts and casing cleaned every 15,000 miles.All hinges and locks lubricated every 15,000 miles.Non-smoking car.Reconditioning solution applied to all weather stripping each fall.Weekly checks to include, fluid levels, window cleaning, underbody panels, lighting, headlight cleaning, tire pressure, tire wear, and general interior/exterior issues. Items replaced/added and services done: Windshield fluid drained and changed.Fuel injectors cleaned by Oside Tiger in California. New OEM spark plugs matched to cylinders and indexed. Rubber floor mats. Catalytic converter cleaned. EGR plate cleaned. All missing screws and underbody aero panels replaced. Rear engine mount replaced. OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE92 tires. All grounding straps changed with new OEM ones. Polk audio speakers front and rear (four total).New Clarion HD radio. Center armrest installed. All interior lighting upgraded to LED. All exterior lighting except turn signals, changed to LED. Daewoo Matiz rear springs with GAZ adjustable rear shocks (improves cornering).Car color changed to back with industrial coating “Raptor Liner”. Car does not need waxing. Just pressure wash. Car was de-badged and disassembled for this job so there is no evidence of previous color (except in engine bay). Interior door panels coated black to complete the look. Shift knob changed to aluminum ball. LED headlights installed. Wheels were sandblasted and powder coated black by Seattle powder coat. Locking wheel lugs installed. Black Gorilla lugs with key. Windows tinted to legal Washington limit by Acu-tint of Seattle. Warranty transfers to new owner. Steering wheel changed for Honda S2000 steering wheel. Really improves feel of car. Dead pedal installed (black powder coated stainless steel). OEM alarm system installed. Set at 30 second lock out. Battery is 2011 manufacture and in excellent shape. Rubber rear cargo area deck pad installed.Cargo net for rear cargo area installed. Mishimoto oil valve installed. Just throw the lever and oil drains. Have tubing for drain. Really easy! OEM lock on right side replaced with new. OEM hatch actuator replaced with new. Includes: Hybrid Automotive LLC grid charger with installed harness. Two key fobs. Original owner’s manual in print Electronic technical manual Electronic owner’s manual.Basic automotive tools for car.Spare tire (excellent condition). Issues: First and second gears tend to grind when down shifting while at speed. Rev matching shift technique helps offset this. Input shaft bearing growls when accelerating under load at lower speeds.