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Leather cracking open - 08 EXL
by parviz
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Nov 24, 2008 (5:27 pm)
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The driver side leather is showing some tiny gashes on the front side. I am not sure if it will get worse and not sure why it is happening. May be from using the seat heat? Any ideas?
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [parviz]
by elroy5
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Nov 24, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: parviz (Nov 24, 2008 5:14 pm)
I get all of my maintenance stuff from this site. I will usually buy a six-pack of oil filters, air filters (cabin, engine) wiper refills, etc. to last for a while, to cut down on shipping costs. Even when the shipping is added, it's less than the dealership, and I don't have to leave home. My parts come to me.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord.html
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- #745 of 1122
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Re: Defects in paint? 08 Accord [parviz]
by gyusher
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Nov 24, 2008 (6:02 pm)
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Replying to: parviz (Nov 24, 2008 5:04 pm)
instructions on claying the car?
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/products/professional_care/pro_detailer
http://www.meguiars.com/video/largeplayerWindow.cfm?size=1&playURL=rtmp://meguia- rs.flashsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/meguiars_vitalstream_com/_definst_/lenoVideo_smoo- thsurfaceclay6x4_700.flv&VideoName=Jay Leno using Smooth Clay Kit
Check here. . .
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Re: Defects in paint? 08 Accord [gyusher]
by elroy5
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Nov 24, 2008 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: gyusher (Nov 24, 2008 6:02 pm)
A claybar will improve the finish, but it's not a miracle worker. If the spots have been there for a couple of years, clay will not take it all out. That would probably require sanding. That is a very wimpy claybar. The Mother's claybar is much thicker.
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Re: Defects in paint? 08 Accord [elroy5]
by gyusher
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Nov 25, 2008 (12:45 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 24, 2008 6:58 pm)
A claybar will improve the finish, but it's not a miracle worker.
Just part of the process. . . Actually there is a lot to be said for rubbing on that finish with power tools. Don't expect miracles with whatever you use. You can only shine up whats there.
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Re: Oil Consumption Update [rbbrick]
by joshuag
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Nov 25, 2008 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: rbbrick (Nov 22, 2008 10:43 am)
I have had two Honda Accord's, and my sister has a new CR-V, and none of these cars have ever used a drop of oil. This is not normal for you Honda with only 15k to be using any oil. If I were you I would be dealing with the Corporation. Any dealer is going to try to blow you off and tell you it's normal.
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Re: Oil Consumption Update [joshuag]
by dpmeersman
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Nov 25, 2008 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: joshuag (Nov 25, 2008 10:59 am)
My 08 EX-L V6 Accord Sedan is using 1 quart every 6,000 miles or at least it did in it's first 12,000 miles. Using 5-20 same as what is recommended. What year Accords were yours? How many miles between changes? My dealer also felt there was no reason for concern and I'm not overly alarmed. My last 165,000 miles prior to buying the Accord were in 2 different Fords and they never used a drop of oil but I was changing the oil every 5,000 miles. My 2 oil changes with the Accord have been  15% oil life per MM and 7,500 miles.
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Re: Oil Consumption Update [dpmeersman]
by elroy5
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Nov 25, 2008 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: dpmeersman (Nov 25, 2008 12:10 pm)
I have the 03 Accord V6, and it hasn't used a drop of oil. Of course I change it every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. The owner's manual says to change the oil in my engine at 3,750 miles (severe conditions). I know it's not the same exact engine as the 08, but I doubt it's so much different that it can go twice as far between oil changes (7,000 miles). I think these Maintenance Minders need some re-calibration (at least for the V6 engines). I may go up to 5,000 miles between changes, if I do a lot of highway driving in that span, but there is NO WAY I'm waiting until 7,000 miles to change my oil. These days the manufacturers are trying to lower the maintenance costs on each new model, and I think they are stretching it a bit here. Just my opinion. Happy Hondaing. 
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Vibration and sound when turning at slow speeds
by fleury
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Nov 25, 2008 (10:22 pm)
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Hi all,
Have any of you 08 Accord owners experienced the following:
Vibration in the steering wheel and slight "clicking" sound when turning at slow speeds (i.e., turning into your driveway). This problem doesn't occur when turning at faster speeds.
Thanks!
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Re: Vibration and sound when turning at slow speeds [fleury]
by parviz
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Nov 26, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: fleury (Nov 25, 2008 10:22 pm)
I have slight vibration felt on the steering wheel while driving on my 08 V6, but that is about it, no clicking while turning. I think the vibration may be a characteristics of the cae but the click does not sound right. I would show it to the dealer.
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