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#4723 of 4960 Re: 30k Service and Maintenance Minder [lilengineerboy] by bioman Jul 26, 2009 (11:06 am)
Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jul 26, 2009 10:39 am) Just did a complete bleeding of the brake fluid in my 04 Accord. Used a little less than a quart of DOT 3 brake fluid. Start by draining the old fluid out of the reservoir and filling the reservoir with clean fluid. You bleed the calipers in the following sequence- LF, RF, RR, LR. I use a piece of clear plastic tubing with a check valve on the end that will let fluid our of the caliper and prevent the fluid from being drawn back in the tube. Spray the bleed valves with some WD40 before you begin. Use an assistant to set behind the wheel, open the bleed valve about 3/4 to 1 turn and tell the assistant to slowly pump the brake pedal 6-8 times. You should see clean fluid with no air bubbles coming out of the caliper. When all is complete shut the bleed valve and proceed to the next caliper. Make sure to refill the reservoir after every 8 pumps of the brake pedal. Takes less than an hour. Replies to this message: lilengineerboy (Aug 11, 2009 4:46 pm) elroy5 (Aug 11, 2009 5:40 pm)
#4724 of 4960 Re: 30k Service and Maintenance Minder [lilengineerboy] by blufz1 Jul 28, 2009 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jul 25, 2009 6:21 am) I would let the dealer perform the maintenance required by Honda to keep the car in warranty. Forget the extras. I let the dealer do all the required maintainence while it's in warranty. I just do the things I think important after the warranty expires. .02.
#4725 of 4960 Re: 30k Service and Maintenance Minder [elroy5] by blufz1 Jul 28, 2009 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 25, 2009 11:03 am) Time to change your plugs,Elroy? Mine were tight at 90k. Love to see the #14 car win and the #18 car lose. Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jul 28, 2009 6:03 pm) elroy5 (Jul 28, 2009 6:30 pm) blufz1 (Jul 28, 2009 7:30 pm)
#4726 of 4960 Re: 30k Service and Maintenance Minder [blufz1] by elroy5 Jul 28, 2009 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: blufz1 (Jul 28, 2009 3:25 pm) Time to change your plugs,Elroy? Mine were tight at 90k.   I don't think I'm going to change them yet (67k miles). I just took one out to see what condition it was in, and to find out which plugs I had (it was the Denso plugs). Getting the rear bank plugs out is a tight space, so I'm trying to find the perfect tool set-up for the job. I have a few ideas, just have to find them in a store. Doing your own maintenance does not void your warranty. Of course, if you screw something up, the warranty is not going to cover it, but I've been doing my own maintenance since 1980, and haven't screwed anything up yet. I buy a service manual for each car/truck I own, so I do things the right way. It gives me a sense of accomplishment, I learn about how my car works, and I save some $$ at the same time. I have a acquired an assortment of tools along the way.
#4727 of 4960 Re: 30k Service and Maintenance Minder [blufz1] by elroy5 Jul 28, 2009 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: blufz1 (Jul 28, 2009 3:25 pm) Love to see the #14 car win and the #18 car lose.   Tony may be the only driver that can take that 4th straight cup from Jimmy. I hope all those M&Ms give #18 the runs. Replies to this message: blufz1 (Jul 28, 2009 7:30 pm)
#4728 of 4960 Re: 30k Service and Maintenance Minder [elroy5] by blufz1 Jul 28, 2009 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 28, 2009 6:30 pm) Lol. I agree with you re the maintainence. I'm just not the wrench you are. The 2 rear bank plugs were almost seized at 90k. I learned that,for my car at least,6 years is all I'm going to go on plugs. I got my NGK platinums for $10 a shot at Auto Zone. Take care.
#4729 of 4960 oil change? by jik Jul 30, 2009 (10:23 am)
I have 07 accord and it has only 4000 miles oil at 50 %   I have seen so many contradictory opinions.   Never changed oil since purchase.   Can someone help? When should I do oil change wiat till 15 %? Replies to this message: bav_fan07 (Jul 30, 2009 10:45 am) grampy1 (Jul 30, 2009 10:52 am) tallman1 (Jul 30, 2009 12:28 pm)
#4730 of 4960 Re: oil change? [jik] by bav_fan07 Jul 30, 2009 (10:45 am)
Replying to: jik (Jul 30, 2009 10:23 am) Hi there, how long has it been?   If it has been more then 3 months, I would suggest to get the oil changed. It also depends on what area you live in. If you're in a hot weather area, I would suggest to get it done asap/   However, its really up to you. You can probably go to 6000-6500 miles with out worry. Honda usually recommends 3-4 months or up to 6000 miles. Check out www.honda.com for the recommended schedule.   If you have an extended warranty, you may want to follow their maintenance schedule. Usually thats the caveat with extended warranties through the dealer - if you do not follow their schedule, it could void any extended warranty service. Just a heads up....
#4731 of 4960 Re: oil change? [jik] by grampy1 Jul 30, 2009 (10:52 am)
Replying to: jik (Jul 30, 2009 10:23 am) I believe Honda recommends you change the oil at least once a YEAR for low mileage vehicles such as yours.
#4732 of 4960 Re: oil change? [jik] by tallman1 Jul 30, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: jik (Jul 30, 2009 10:23 am) Honda puts a special oil in new cars that they suggest should stay in until at least 5000 miles. It helps protect your engine from metal shavings, etc from production.   After that, you get to decide whether you side with the crowd that follows the "cheap insurance to change oil every 3000 miles" philosophy or those who use Honda's Maintenance Minder system and change it when it says 15%. You can do a Google search on "3000 mile oil change myth" and find lots of pros and cons.   Finally, Grampy's advice is correct: If you don't drive very many miles, Honda recommends that you change your oil at least once a year.

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