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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (2003-2007) Maintenance and Repair
4942 messages, Last post on Dec 03, 2009 at 4:52 PM
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 11:26 pm) 1) Use a wrench instead of a screwdriver. The screw is made for either tool. I found that the screws needed a decent amount of force when cracking them loose for the first filter change. I tried using a screwdriver the first time and ended up almost stripping the tops of the screwdriver indentation off. A socket wrench made the job a lot easier. 2) Use an extension from the wrench that will reach one or two screws that are deeper down in the bay. This is at least the case for V6 models... not sure about I4s.
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 11:26 pm) But next time I am in there I will try and see if there is an angle I am not seeing. Not to plug a product but if anyone has not ever used K&N, (or similar cleanable filter), they are worth it. Well, they are worth it if you plan on keeping the car until it dies. Just a little food for thought. |
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Replying to: accord6mt (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am) I agree. I saw the potential for disaster so I used a socket right away. They are on very tight so it takes some muscle to loosen them. It is good that they don't come out of the housing though. I hate trying to retrieve dropped screws/bolts.  The I4 has screws that are deep as well so I agree that you need an extension. And yes, it is a tight fit but if you really force it, you can get the housing out of the way.
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 07, 2009 9:01 am) |
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 11:26 pm) http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.efdf924/4330 |
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Jan 07, 2009 8:17 pm)
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Replying to: srizvi1 (Jan 07, 2009 8:17 pm) |
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Hi. I have a minor problem, more of an annoyance. I've been noticing that there is frost on the insides of my windows. Is there something that I can do about this or do I have to learn to start the car earlier? Does this mean that there is too much water, from ice on my shoes, in the car and it is re-freezing on the windows? I'm sure it's nothing, but I'm curious.
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Replying to: tankbeans (Jan 08, 2009 3:57 pm) I've already taken the mats inside and placed them by my heating vents for the night. That did a good job of getting rid of all or at least most of the water. Mrbill
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Jan 08, 2009 5:32 pm) |
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