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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair
4951 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 8:11 PM
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Replying to: tallman1 (Dec 21, 2008 9:58 pm) Ahhhh...hindsight. Always 20-20, is it not?! Happy Holidays! -FS |
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Replying to: georgeden (Dec 23, 2008 9:59 am) |
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My 03 EX V6 sedan is at 60,350 miles, and I changed the front pads today (along with oil and filter). The rear pads were changed at 47,000 miles. I wish there was an easy way to adjust the brake bias, but it's not a big deal. I haven't had to have the rotors turned, and there are no problems with the brakes, so it's hard to complain. Transmission fluid (and maybe filter) is next, since I'm off work until the 5th of next year. I may take pictures, and do a how-to on that, since there is nothing in the service manual about changing the filter.  Happy Holidays 
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I did the transmission fluid & filter. Everything turned out great in that department (sorry no how-to). However, when I was re-assembling everything I noticed the air flow tube (from air filter box to throttle body) was split next to the clamp on the throttle body. I don't know if it was split before, from all the times I wrestled with that sucker, while checking/changing the air filter, or it happened that day. So I checked the part # for it on Majestic Honda website, and printed out the page. The shipping was almost $10, so I decided to see what the dealership would charge. I hand the printout to the parts guy, and ask what they charge for that part. He walks over with a dejected look on his face, and says "I have to charge you the Majestic price"  . I didn't ask him why, but I assume they have some "price match" guarantee or something. Since the Honda list price was $23.72, and the Majestic price was $16.60, I saved quite a bit, just because I handed him the paper with Majestic's price on it . Something you might want to try, when buying parts at your local dealership. I will be more careful with the tube, when checking the air filter from now on  .
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Replying to: elroy5 (Dec 31, 2008 5:55 pm) |
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Replying to: blufz1 (Dec 10, 2008 9:29 pm) For the spark plugs, you said you said $65 for them? Can you suggest which ones to get and where to get them from? Also, anyone know what transmission fluid to get? Coolant? I think the air filters i need for the 120k service should be easy to figure out.
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Jan 02, 2009 8:17 pm) http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord.html http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/ because even paying shipping, it was cheaper than the dealership prices. Now, I will be printing out the on-line prices from these sites, and seeing if Barker Honda (the local dealership) will match the prices. That way, I get a great price, and don't pay for shipping. The best of both worlds. As far as spark plugs, you can get them at any auto parts store. Most of them have NGK (IZFR6K-11) Iridium tipped.
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 02, 2009 8:30 pm) 1) the "air cleaner element": ( Air Filter / Genuine Factory Honda Accord engine air filter - $20.49) (crap, I should have apparently replaced this at 105,000 miles too - I don't think I've done this since 90k) 2) Replace automatic transmission fluid ( Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 - $6.11) 3) Replace dust and pollen filter (Micron Air brand Pollen Filter - Also called A/C or Cabin filters. Fits Years 2003-2005, for other years - $15.95) 4) Replace engine coolant (Genuine Factory Honda long life antifreeze/coolant type2 - 1 Gallon Container 50/50 prediluted. - $11.73) The big question is how many to get of each. For the "air cleaner element - I assume air filter?)" filters maybe I'll do two of these since I have to do this every 15k miles. But for the antifreeze and transmission fluid, would one of each be sufficient. I'll go check out my local autozone for the spark plugs I've also been told a number of times now that I need to flush the power steering fluid. So maybe I should grab that from here as well: Power Steering Fluid Genuine Factory Honda Power Steering Fluid, 12 fl. oz container. $2.90 I should probably go ahead and grab an oil filter too - Honda Oil Filter Note: part# 15400-PLM-A02 - $5.15. I always grab my own mobil 1 oil from somewhere, but never get the filter. I might as well grab it now, even though I'm not due for an oil change for a while. With the spark plugs, I'll check out my local Autozone. I should make sure it is NGK (IZFR6K-11) Iridium tipped? Any brand/pricing suggestions? Seems $65 is a good price from the earlier post I replied to. |
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Jan 02, 2009 11:09 pm)
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Jan 03, 2009 12:30 am)
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