ck ALL fluids too (brake fluid can absorbe H2O from ambient air, tranny, coolant). I use the plastic 'screws' and those same square plastic press in white (usually) holders (change plate back'n forth among several ) if possible. Often on models like urs the frnt bumper cover is enuff. I just twist a sheet metal screw thru it w/o over turning to strip out the hole. No plate holder.
1st: Get running, stoping, ck safety (mostly frnt end wrk - tie rods, wheel berrings, SB links, etc). Diagnose Y 'stopped' / sitting there might B final in some cases, 1st in others. I wrk on the cheepest stuff 1st as I dont wanna invest if I find other bigger issues later. (compresion ck is often early as I go thru that in certain cases to just get running) or in offering opinions to customers. Otherwise I do as they ask (many direct me to do specific things, even bringing their own parts. Most I give an opinion if they are way off on vehicle need, investing in junk vehicles, etc). Cosmetics last. Just got one it might B the reverse 1st time ever for me. Y dumped was easy. Auto tranny fluid pourin out. Just puta gasket on frnt of pump. It's back on the rd (tires and full exhaust system needed - 2nd owner cut out cats to sell when dumpin it.)
Nota "...Honda fanboy..." but there's something to be said abt a good functioning appilance. That's what they are. 'Set it and forget it' fits typical merican need, no surprises, follow the maintainence schedule. Those I dont care the milage (it's how those mi were maintained). Here? you just throw an odd alternator in occasionally, keep up w/the brakes, a battery each 8 yrs, etc. Nota body man but gota solid tree and get them to pass inspection when crinkeled...