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2008 Honda Accord engine knocking
by colp
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Nov 10, 2008 (12:26 pm)
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I purchased the car (lx-p) in mid august and have put 3,000 miles on it. Recently I have noticed pinging noise from the engine, which is becoming more and more noticeable. I always put regular gas in the car as stated by the manual. Has anyone else also noticed this? Is it because gasoline is different in the winter time than summer time?
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [mrbill1957]
by bvdj84
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Nov 10, 2008 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Nov 09, 2008 8:24 am)
On my 06 Accord, they replaced all of my calipers at "good will" because they were all rusting out! I insisted that they be replaced, because there is not way I am driving a new car to have the all rusted, which is not normal. They fade, and look different over time, but should not be rusting. I was happy they did that for me! Besides they looked bad with the Alloys. But, could it be that I was my car so much, like once every week?
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- #729 of 1122
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord engine knocking [colp]
by rkirchoff
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Nov 10, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: colp (Nov 10, 2008 12:26 pm)
I noticed my car was slowly sagging in performance and mileage so I began using 89 octane for several tanks and noticed some performance increase plus mileage increase too. I then purchased some lucas gas treatment and use it every 3 tanks. My performance has increased dramatically and my city/highway mileage went from 22mpg to 25mpg. I also took several long trips and noticed an increase in highway only fuel mileage too. It went from 24 to 27.5mpg and that was while maintaining 85-90mph for several hours while driving in some southern states.
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Re: Paint Oxidizing Problem with 2000 Accord [mikefm58]
by getsmart7
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Nov 19, 2008 (1:26 pm)
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Oct 02, 2008 6:31 pm)
From your smart alec remark you obviously don't notice the plethora of Honda Accords on the road with paint problems nor have you searched the internet on it. If you did, you will see a plethora of complaints about these paint problems with Accords. This is a problem Honda should take care of regardless of age. It is very obvious this is a manufacturing defect with the paint job. My son has a 98 Accord and his girlfriend does as well. Both with the exact same paint defect. I have 2 other 98 model vehicle and they don't have paint problem but that is because neither one of them is a Honda. You should check the facts before smarting off to someone about a problem they have with their car.
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08 accord v-6 not starting
by nj2pa2nc
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Nov 20, 2008 (4:30 am)
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My mom own's a 08 accord v-6, bought new 3/08. It has less than 4,000 miles (mostly short trips). The car has not started 3 times, so far. Her neighbor jump-started it. She took it back to the dealer, where they tested the battery and it showed it was fully charged. I told her to not use the auto DRL's and turn her headlights on and off the old way. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I plan to give the car a workout when I drive it in Dec. (NJ to NC and then back to NJ)
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Good Thought
by gyusher
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Nov 20, 2008 (4:39 pm)
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Never thought about using lights on manual. My 08 coupe has no issues but she sure has a small battery. . . Food for thought. . .
4000 miles so far. All in 10-12 mile jaunts both daylight and dark. Going and coming from work every day. I know mine would benefit from a 3 or 4 hour trip. . . Maybe Saturday will be road trip time. . .
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Re: 2008 accord glove box noise [rebe1]
by rebe1
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Nov 22, 2008 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: rebe1 (Sep 24, 2008 9:26 am)
I made a discovery yesterday at my Honda dealership. I now have 22K on my '08 Accord and still had the ticking noise when the glove box was closed driving me nuts!
the dealership discovered a TSB from this SPRING that resolves the problem. They fixed it while I was there. No more noise however they were only 5 months removed and several trips by me to get this done.
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Oil Consumption Update
by rbbrick
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Nov 22, 2008 (10:43 am)
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You all can read my prior posts regarding this issue. I change to full synth last oil change at 15550 miles. Since then my oil consumption is 1 quart at 1900 miles 90% mm!
Honda will not do a single thing until it goes beyond their 1 quart per 1000 miles unwritten spec .
I would appreciate any and all feedback about this problem since I am very frustrated with Honda and engine longevity.
Help
Roger
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Re: Oil Consumption Update [rbbrick]
by elroy5
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Nov 22, 2008 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: rbbrick (Nov 22, 2008 10:43 am)
I don't understand where this oil is going. I have never had an engine consume any oil (including two Accords). Does the dealership or Honda have an explanation of where this oil is going? Is the exhaust emitting smoke? Major leak? I just don't see how an engine consumes oil, without burning it. Which seems like it would smoke or at least smell like burnt oil. Oil doesn't just evaporate.
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Re: Oil Consumption Update [elroy5]
by rbbrick
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Nov 22, 2008 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 22, 2008 11:38 am)
No smell No leaks. The exhaust doesnt smoke however the pipes are slightly dark and oily looking. Dealer has no explaination since Honda wont pay them to diagnose or troubleshoot.
Oil can burn off within the heat of the engine - had a similar situation with Audi A3 2.0 T
Thanks
Roger
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