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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (2008-) Maintenance and Repair
1122 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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| Yesterday I rotated the tires on my 2008 EX-L for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the lug nuts came off. This being my first new car, I've previously only dealt with wheels installed by service stations. The lug nuts weren't loose by any means. But I didn't need to use a cheater bar or stand on the lug wrench. According to the manual, the nuts need 80 ft-lbs of torque. This goes to show how most service stations way over-tighten the nuts. | |
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Replying to: lb85 (Oct 28, 2008 7:39 am) Otherwise, really nice car.
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I know others have posted in the past on this problem, but I was wondering if anyone found a solution. I own an '09 Accord with around 2000 miles on it. I have noticed the brakes squeak when I lightly press on the brakes or brake at low speeds. I took it in to the dealer and they said that they have seen this problem on several new accords and that at this time there is no fix for the problem, but that Honda is working on it. They said it had something to do with the humidity, which I don't buy since its January and 40 degrees out. The Honda website acknowledges this problem and basically says deal with it "because it cannot be eliminated" Is this really their only answer? The brakes shouldn't make noise on a brand new car. If anyone has found a solution to this problem I would love to hear it. Thanks in advance, this forum is always very helpful.
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Replying to: branders (Jan 09, 2009 11:22 am) Humidity can be high, regardless of temperature. It is simply a measurement of how saturated with moisture the air is. In the summertime, it can be 90 degrees with a dewpoint of 75, and the humidity will be lower than if it were 40 degree outside with a dewpoint of 35. Sure, 90 over 75 feels more "sticky", but the air is actually less saturated, or "humid." I'm from Alabama and am studying meteorology in grad school; I know humidity!  Not sure how this applies accurately to your problem, but thought I'd share. Best, TheGrad |
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Replying to: branders (Jan 09, 2009 11:22 am) Not to be corny, but in this case the squeaky wheel really did get the grease, and then some!
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Replying to: rbbrick (Dec 30, 2008 5:53 am) |
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The dealer wants me to bring in the car at 100, 500 and 1000 miles for them to check the oil Work with them. Had you not had the problem most likely they wouldn't want you in there so often for that. . . Chances are nothing is hurt. I remember a new pickup I had over heated and started to rattle when pulling my bass boat when it had around 5,000 miles on it. I checked the oil before leaving home and it was full then 40 miles later it took 2 quarts to get it to the add line. . . I was pissed that Ford would do nothing. Long story short that was the best truck I ever had. . . 250,000 miles later it still ran like a top. . . I know not why. . .
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Replying to: gyusher (Jan 12, 2009 11:09 am) |
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Replying to: gkelm (Jan 09, 2009 9:25 am)
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Replying to: jam1000 (Jan 12, 2009 2:28 pm)
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