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#598 of 607 Remote Car starter by tdkool Aug 16, 2008 (7:57 pm)
This was an accessory that was high on my "get" list when buying my '08 Accord, but after seeing how it performs I am second guessing its usefulness. This is the Honda authorized version and its different than a relative's who purchased an '07 CRV. This version I have must be turned off before getting into the car, to restart it with the key! Apparently this was a conscious decision by Honda to improve security, but in my opinion it makes the feature less useful - as I want the car running with heat or AC on while I put the kids in car seats. Our Subaru has the same fob to manage locks and car starting, the Honda version is separte devices, and they don't work together. The doors must be locked in order to start the car, and as soon as that changes the car is turned off. Anyone out there considering this feature please be aware that the Honda version is different from others in this respect. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 16, 2008 9:15 pm)
#599 of 607 Re: Remote Car starter [tdkool] by thegraduate Aug 16, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: tdkool (Aug 16, 2008 7:57 pm) Because Honda doesn't offer a "factory" version of the remote start; it doesn't surprise me that the different dealer-installed ones would have different methods for entering and starting, from dealer to dealer.
#600 of 607 Re: 2008 Honda Accord EX - upgrade audio system HELP! [sqa4life] by honlvr Aug 17, 2008 (6:14 am)
Replying to: sqa4life (Aug 12, 2008 12:21 pm) hi,I installed A 4 channel amp on my 08 accord, it brought my speakers to life. the clarity is really good. do you have the 7 speaker system? go to crutchfield.com they can tell you what you need. I installed a profile amp with 80 watts per channel x 4. the amp is only 129.00 & about 100.00 for install. this will add alot to your 08 accord audio system. I also added a small sub woofer in the trunk, because my speakers were so loud the small built in sub was no longer loud enough. I did all for under 600$ Replies to this message: sqa4life (Aug 17, 2008 3:02 pm)
#601 of 607 Re: 08 Accord EX V6 - Tires [dzuba] by grampy1 Aug 17, 2008 (7:02 am)
Replying to: dzuba (Aug 14, 2008 11:21 am) I have the Michelin mxm4 215/50r17 93v tires on my '07 V-6 Accord ,and am interested in knowing how these tires are after many miles,snow,stability,etc.   I've heard conflicting reports on these tires,and at $200 a tire I'd like to be sure its a good tire in the real world.
#602 of 607 Re: 2008 Honda Accord EX - upgrade audio system HELP! [honlvr] by sqa4life Aug 17, 2008 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: honlvr (Aug 17, 2008 6:14 am) Wow, good to know. I went to cartoys today and they want $200 for installation. They also said a 4 channels amp might blow the 4 factory speakers and they suggested to replace all 4 factory speakers.   My problem is: I don't want to put any sub in the trunk. All I want is to add a little more clarity and bass to the factory audio system.   Have you tried your factory speakers without the sub in the trunk? does it sound good? Where did you get your amp installed?   I wish I could find some instructions on how to remove the head unit and install the amp so I can do it myself to save some money and to learn   thanks for your feedback/recommendation.
#603 of 607 Re: 08 Accord EX V6 - Tires [dzuba] by gyusher Aug 17, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: dzuba (Aug 14, 2008 11:21 am) ...22K miles on it and I need new tires   Doesn't surprise me at all. My new EX-L has Michelin's but rated at Traction "A" Temperature "A" and a treadweare rating of only "300".   I am surprised at those who claim 50K or better. I most likely will buy new ones around 20K depending but with the tire's ratings I expect to so no surprises. I want lots of tread depth for rain and snow. . .
#604 of 607 Service Reminder Indicator 08 EX L 4cyl by catmike Aug 21, 2008 (12:23 pm)
Our weather has been hot and humid for four months. I fought the urge to change the oil (first time) at 3000, 4000, and so on. To my amazement, the car's maintenance system did sense that it's oil was kaput at 6048 miles. I'm relieved for the car and my nerves (fighting off that terrible urge to change the oil every 3k). Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 21, 2008 12:43 pm)
#605 of 607 Re: Service Reminder Indicator [catmike] by thegraduate Aug 21, 2008 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: catmike (Aug 21, 2008 12:23 pm) It doesn't "sense" that the oil was dirty/needs changing. It instead does things such as count RPM over this time period to determine when your oil needs changing. For example, if you do a lot of city driving, you may only get 5,000 on a change (a certain number of RPM will have gone by in fewer miles because you were going slower and in lower gears). Highway drivers may get as high as 9,000 or more because while they've done the same number of revolutions in the engine as you have, they were in top gear going faster, while spinning those same RPM.   If you are worried or want to see the progress, just click over to the oil-life indicator in your trip meter. It'll set off the maintenance light at 15%. It'll start at 100%, go down in increments of 10% until you hit 15%.
#606 of 607 by rkirchoff Aug 21, 2008 (1:28 pm)
3000 miles? The only way I'd ever change at 3000 miles is if I drove in an extremely dirty environment and my car's maintenance minder told it to change it.   I think that 3000 miles on a oil change is too early. Let's think about it...we're already in an oil crisis and now we have people that are changing their oil too early.   I changed my v6 2008 accord for the first time last week and I had 9235 miles on the factory oil and it was 60% highway driving. The maintenance minder said the oil had 10% life when I changed it. Replies to this message: elroy5 (Aug 21, 2008 2:44 pm)
#607 of 607 Re: [rkirchoff] by elroy5 Aug 21, 2008 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: rkirchoff (Aug 21, 2008 1:28 pm) I changed my v6 2008 accord for the first time last week and I had 9235 miles on the factory oil   There is no way I would wait until I had 9000 miles to change my oil, just because Honda wants to lower it's "true cost to own" figures. If the 08 V6 is anything like the 03 V6 that oil must have been black like crude. The engine will still outlast the warranty, doing that, but I want my engine to last much longer.

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