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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by jmillerjmiller
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May 28, 2009 (8:21 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 27, 2009 10:55 am)
I saw they were odd when I bought my 08 EX-L V6. They reminded me of a new style called 'flat blade' wipers.
For the how-to, have you checked the owner manual? Believe it or not, they have the directions on what looks to be page 332. if you don't have the manual, I found a pdf online at:
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/AAD080/AAD0808OM.pdf
You can buy just refills from the dealer or online at:
http://www.handa-accessories.com/accmaint08.html (scroll down to find the wiper refills).
The exploded parts breakdown is shown here:
http://tinyurl.com/lqp363
From a press release, here is what they called them:
• Flat-blade windshield wipers provide modern and upscale look.
Hope this is what you needed.
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- #948 of 1133
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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [yen_s_liu]
by temj12
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May 28, 2009 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: yen_s_liu (May 20, 2009 5:55 pm)
I have a 2005 Accord and a 2009 Cadillac CTS. I purchased the Cadillac in January. I have had around 10 places where the paint bubbles up. They are small and very difficult to see. I took the car to the purchase dealer. I did not have to argue at all. They said they would repaint the hood, top and one quarter panel. This is one of the differences that I see with Honda vs an "american brand." Honda is very resistant to intervening and taking care of the situation. The only reason that that is not much of a problem is that my Honda has been so good.
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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [temj12]
by thegraduate
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May 29, 2009 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: temj12 (May 28, 2009 9:59 pm)
A lot has to do with your dealer, I believe. My Honda dealer has done plenty of things "good-will" AFTER the warranty had expired over 100k miles ago (on my '96 Accord). Never had to argue for anything; they just offered.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [jhinsc]
by rkirchoff
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May 29, 2009 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: jhinsc (May 28, 2009 7:48 pm)
My Honda dealer sells only Honda parts and does not offer wiperblade refills such as RainX. I chose RainX since I love their Windshield Treatment and their Windshield Washer Fluid. At the time of my Latitude purchase, I was also given a free microfiber towel, a can of glass cleaner, and more of their original rainx windshield treatment.
In all of my 40 years of driving cars, pickups, and semi's, I have used alot of other wiper refills such as Trico which were junk and didn't last more than 6 months. Although the Latitude wipers are a bit pricey, so far they have lasted 9 months and are still doing just as good a job now as they were when they were new.
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- #951 of 1133
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Re: rear disk brakes wearing out fast [mr_smith]
by rkirchoff
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May 29, 2009 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: mr_smith (Apr 28, 2009 7:35 am)
I replaced the rear brakes on my 08 accord yesterday after having 33,000 miles on them. The service tech suggested I have the rotors turned to ensure fewer imperfections when matched with a new set of brake pads. I paid $206 and was told my front brakes would be replaced around 60-65,000 miles on my accord which was the mileage I remember replacing my front pads on my previous 04 accord.
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Re: rear disk brakes wearing out fast [rkirchoff]
by elroy5
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May 29, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: rkirchoff (May 29, 2009 6:09 am)
IMO, if the rotors are bad enough to need turning, I would replace them. Turning them only makes them thinner/weaker. I use the Honda wiper refills. They are less than $10 from handa-accessories.com. The owners manual has the directions for changing them. To each, his own. Happy Hondaing 
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Re: 2008 Accord Premature rear brake pad wear, please post other cases [3jcd]
by chuckamucka
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May 31, 2009 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: 3jcd (Apr 13, 2009 5:27 am)
I experienced the same rear brake problems at 22,000 miles and was shocked to know that they need to be replaced every 20,000 miles at a charge of roughly $200. Thanks for the info. on the website and I filed a complaint as well.
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Re: 2008/9 Brake Noise [branders]
by stopthenoise
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Jun 11, 2009 (1:35 pm)
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Replying to: branders (Feb 19, 2009 1:25 pm)
I just got the word today about the brake noise on my 2009 Honda Accord. First, afive weeks ago, they cleaned the front brakes and buffed the edges of the drums, that did not work. I brought it back two weeks ago and I brought a copy of the service memo. They then replaced the Front pads, and turned the front drums, that worked for a few hundred miles before the noise came back. I called for service today, and they now tell me there is a service memo JUST OUT, humm, must have not read the same memo I had given them weeks ago. Well the service manager said there is not currently a fix for the issue and when they receive the fix from Honda, I will be contacted.
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V6 Oil Consumption
by hondadan
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Jun 13, 2009 (3:52 pm)
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Hey, folks. I'm new to this forum, and I've scanned through some of the many posts. I'd like to hear from people about their experiences with the 3.5 liter V6 in regards to oil consumption. I am a service manager and a technician for a Honda Dealership, and I'm trying to get a little more insight on this topic. For those of you experiencing unexplained consumption, I'd like to know your mileage, amount it is losing, and when it was first brought to your attention. For those of you who have had a repair (or an attempted repair) from a Honda dealer, I'd like to know what repair was performed or the explanation you got. If you did have a repair, did it fix the problem? I'm wrapping up my second V6 repair at my shop, and looking for others' stories so I may know more of what to look for. I'm determined to find the absolute cause of this issue, and would like to better know how to make a successful repair on the vehicle's first visit.
I don't know if there are any other Honda Technicians or Service Advisors/Managers on this forum, but if anyone has any questions for me or would like the perspective of someone who works on these vehicles daily, feel free to ask.
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Re: V6 Oil Consumption [hondadan]
by jhinsc
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Jun 13, 2009 (4:56 pm)
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Replying to: hondadan (Jun 13, 2009 3:52 pm)
I bought my 08 EXL V6 in Aug 08, and at 50% oil life/approx 4200 miles, I had to add a quart of oil. I am now at 14,000+ miles and have not had to add oil since that one time. I was concerned at the time but now I see it as a one time incident. Curious, my 06 V6 never needed a drop in 42,000 miles.
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