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2010 Honda Element
Property of FastMikey. Added Apr 10 2010

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May 20 2023

Car totaled on April 26, 2023; 11:00 AM. Elderly gentleman disregarded his stop sign and pulled in front of me as I was doing 50mph (the posted speed limit).

Added by FastMikey on May 20 2023 at 7:18 pm


Jan 9 2023

Unexpected but needed service

  • 162,034

Added by FastMikey on Jan 16 2023 at 10:45 am


Oct 4 2022

Catalytic converter replacement by Inver Grove Honda. Converter had been stolen on Sept. 21, 2022 while parked in front of Hot Plate Restaurant on Bloomington Ave. in south Minneapolis.

  • 159,931

Added by FastMikey on Oct 6 2022 at 9:23 am


Jun 1 2022

Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Tire Rotation

  • 158,286

Added by FastMikey on Jun 1 2022 at 12:20 pm


Dec 9 2021

Exhaust system exhibiting rust

  • 155,530

Added by FastMikey on Dec 10 2021 at 6:16 am


Jun 28 2021

June 13, 2021 right front continuous velocity link failure 1.5 miles north of Farmington. Repaired vehicle returned on June 28.

  • 151,976

Added by FastMikey on Jul 2 2021 at 4:09 pm


Mar 31 2021

Oil change; tire rotation; transmission fluid change

  • 148,749

Added by FastMikey on Mar 31 2021 at 9:28 am


Nov 19 2020

Discovered that 23 month old Michelin tires (my favorite) were wearing into the chord due to serious misalignment ... with no recollection of any event that would necessarily have caused loss of alignment (but E has been driving the car more than I have over the last three months). Michelin tires not available, so General tires installed given the likelihood of an impending blowout. Misalignment apparently voids the Michelin warranty

  • 145,819

Added by FastMikey on Nov 21 2020 at 2:48 pm


Aug 25 2020

Engine Oil, Tire Rotation

  • 142,170

Added by FastMikey on Aug 25 2020 at 7:31 pm


Dec 26 2019

Engine Oil, Tire Rotation

  • 134,751

Added by FastMikey on Dec 26 2019 at 8:44 am


Jun 27 2019

oil & filter changes; tire rotation; replacement of both front shock absorbers; replacement of serpentine belt; replacement of left front sway bar

  • 128,342

Added by FastMikey on Jun 29 2019 at 3:55 pm


Dec 14 2018

New Michelin Defender T+H tires - 225/65R16; oil change; brake fluid change approximately 75,000 miles on the last set of Defenders

  • 120,453

Added by FastMikey on Dec 14 2018 at 10:35 pm


Sep 26 2018

Change of engine oil, oil filter, and transmission fluid. Tire rotation.

  • 117,507

Added by FastMikey on Sep 27 2018 at 8:41 am


Jun 19 2018

replacement of 4.5 year old battery; 79,302 miles on the battery till it failed New battery warranty till 6/19/2021

  • 115,183

Added by FastMikey on Jun 19 2018 at 8:57 pm


Apr 10 2018

Engine Oil, Tire Rotation

  • 112,780

Added by FastMikey on Apr 11 2018 at 8:27 am


Dec 18 2017

Windshield replacement (windscreen chipped and pitted such that driving into sun = hazardous). Paid for personally

  • 108,938

Added by FastMikey on Dec 20 2017 at 5:42 am


Repair of right rear body scrapes. Paid for personally.

  • 108,938

Added by FastMikey on Dec 20 2017 at 5:39 am


Repair of deer collision damage. Lehman's Garage, Eagan, MN. Dec. 7-18. Covered with no deductible through State Farm comprehensive insurance.

  • 108,938

Added by FastMikey on Dec 20 2017 at 5:37 am


Dec 6 2017

Struck deer (6 pt. buck) on Barnes Ave., Inver Grove Heights, returning from GARE commencement event. Able to drive home. Susan took vehicle in for repair the next day since it was a "day off" for her. Principle damage to left front quarter of car, including pushing fender back into driver-side door, limiting access. Airbags did not go off. Appears repair shop put about 70 miles on the car over the 12 days they had it. (Steve volunteered he'd driven it a lot to make sure repairs were solid.)

  • 108,923

Added by FastMikey on Dec 20 2017 at 5:28 am


Sep 19 2017

Engine Oil, Tire Rotation

  • 105,610

Added by FastMikey on Sep 19 2017 at 5:57 pm


Jun 12 2017

Differential seal and ball-joint boots replaced; engine valves adjusted

  • 101,006

Added by FastMikey on Jun 16 2017 at 10:00 pm


Feb 15 2017

Oil change

  • 96,466

Added by FastMikey on Feb 15 2017 at 5:17 pm


Aug 8 2016

Repair of tire puncture. Inspection found only one puncture ... dip tank post patching showed no additional leaks. Tire on right rear after rotation @ Inver Grove Honda. No charge since "road hazard" protection was purchased in Sept. 2014.

  • 87,236

Added by FastMikey on Aug 8 2016 at 12:24 pm


Oil and Filter change; replaced air and cabin filters; checked RF tire for punctures - reported 6 punctures. Tires rotated. Subsequent inspection of tire @ Tires Plus revealed only one puncture with nail still in it.

  • 87,228

Added by FastMikey on Aug 8 2016 at 12:19 pm


Jun 3 2016

Oil change, tire rotation, filter and brake inspection

  • 81,496

Added by FastMikey on Jun 3 2016 at 10:01 am


Mar 28 2016

Oil change and tire rotation

  • 76,464

Added by FastMikey on Mar 29 2016 at 6:35 am


Dec 17 2015

Oil change; differential fluid change; tire rotation

  • 72,207

Added by FastMikey on Dec 17 2015 at 9:12 pm


Oct 1 2015

Oil change; engine air filter replaced; cabin air filter replaced

  • 66,358

Added by FastMikey on Oct 5 2015 at 9:16 pm


Aug 7 2015

replaced all brake pads and rotors; one brake caliper had seized

  • 62,771

Added by FastMikey on Aug 8 2015 at 2:28 pm


Jun 8 2015

A/C failed on June 4 while transiting Chicago. Condenser pierced by rock or other object.

  • 59,739

Added by FastMikey on Jun 8 2015 at 10:29 pm


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