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Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair

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Re: 5W-30 Mobil 1 synthetic oil ok in my 2004 Honda Accord? [tankbeans] by lkwilson2
Jul 05, 2008 (7:12 pm)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Jul 05, 2008 5:48 pm)

Changing to synethic won't be a problem, I'd just stay with the same weight.
 
Also, a trick I learned from my neigbhor who is a class A honda mechanic, replace 1/2 a quart of the oil with a 1/2 quart of transmission fluid. He does it to motors that have a lot of tarnish buildup - the detergents in the transmission fluid slowly break down the buildup, unlike some products that are more harsh.
 
He does this to his own cars as well...starting from day one....so I started doing the same a few years ago
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Re: 5W-30 Mobil 1 synthetic oil ok in my 2004 Honda Accord? [tankbeans] by carzzz
Jul 05, 2008 (10:05 pm)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Jul 05, 2008 5:48 pm)

I would change to 5W-30 when the powertrain warranty expired. The higher the rear number, the better high temperature protection. The trade off is fuel economy.
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Re: 5W-30 Mobil 1 synthetic oil ok in my 2004 Honda Accord? [carzzz] by srizvi1
Jul 06, 2008 (2:19 am)
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Replying to: carzzz (Jul 05, 2008 10:05 pm)

... really? hmm.. I didn't know that. I'd be willing to sacrifice a little fuel economy to help my car stay alive. It's at 114k miles now.
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Windshied chips and white spots. by hondahenry
Jul 06, 2008 (9:43 am)
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Does it happen to any of your 06-07 Accords? My 07 Accord has lots of chips on the windshield and some white spots possibly caused be debris or sand on road. It appears it's quite easy for hood and bumper to get chips on Accord but chips on windshield are quite of blizzard. Is it normal? This thing is as fragile as a baby's face.
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Re: Windshied chips and white spots. [hondahenry] by mrbill1957
Jul 06, 2008 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: hondahenry (Jul 06, 2008 9:43 am)

ALL windshields have to meet DOT requirements. Unfortunetly for you, your Accord has been subject to something that would have chipped any windshield.
 
Mrbill
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Re: Windshied chips and white spots. [mrbill1957] by elroy5
Jul 06, 2008 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jul 06, 2008 10:00 am)

It makes me wish they still made cars with chrome covering the front end . Now everything is painted (bumpers, grills). If you are going to drive your car in any type of high speed traffic (over 30mph), you will acquire some chips. There are clear protective films you can buy to protect the front, but they are pretty expensive. I have one of the old vinyl bras, but it's a real pain constantly removing and putting it back on.
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Re: Windshied chips and white spots. [hondahenry] by thegraduate
Jul 06, 2008 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: hondahenry (Jul 06, 2008 9:43 am)

Only a small "scuff" on my windshield after nearly 36k miles in my 2006 Accord. I make a point not to follow close at ALL, since it is my pet peave.
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valves by stickguy
Jul 06, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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is it really neccessary to adjust the valves at 30K on a 2005 I4? Dealer is pushing a big $ major service at my next oil change (I have about 26K on it now). I thought valve adjustments went out with crushed valour (sp?) interiors!
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Re: valves [stickguy] by thegraduate
Jul 06, 2008 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: stickguy (Jul 06, 2008 2:30 pm)

You do NOT need a valve adjustment. The dealer sounds full of it.
 
TheGrad
06 Accord I4
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thanks grad by stickguy
Jul 06, 2008 (2:52 pm)
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I know I should get out the manual, but I was too lazy! I do seem to recall something about valves though. Maybe checking them? But that seems odd, since if you need to check them, you might need to adjust!
 
30K seems kind of soon in any case. THis isn't a VW Beetle!

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