Vehicle Maintenance Honda Accord 3

Tools and equipment
Without the proper tools and equipment, it would be impossible to properly service your car. It's also impossible to catalog every tool you'll need to complete all the steps in this book. But it’s not at all worth it...

Special tools
Special tools are sometimes necessary for a particular job or recommended to make it easier. Their use is kept to a minimum. When a special tool is specified, reference will be made to the number given to it by the...

Identification plates
Vehicle identification All 1984-91 Honda vehicles have the identification numbers imprinted on a plate mounted on the left side of the instrument panel. The plate is visible through the windshield from the outside. The...

Air cleaner — removal and installation
The air cleaner, located on top of or next to the carburetor or gas valve, should be replaced every 50,000 km or every 24 months, whichever comes first. This is the maximum spacing; The filter must be checked...

Fuel filter — removal and installation
All vehicles use a disposable type of fuel filter that cannot be disassembled for cleaning. On 1984-91 models, the filter should be changed every 100,000 km or 48 months (what will happen faster). But whenever there is...

Crankcase ventilation valve (PCV valve)
The engine is equipped with a PCV crankcase ventilation system, in which the exhaust gases are returned to the combustion chamber through the inlet of the manifold and / or air cleaner. A certain amount of unused gases...

Battery — general information
Loose, dirty, or corroded battery terminals are often the cause of poor starting. Approximately every 3 months, inspect the terminals. If necessary, disconnect the terminals from the battery and clean them, covering...

Starting a car with a dead battery from another car's battery
Startup Precautions: 1. Make sure both batteries have the same voltage. 2. Make sure both batteries have the same polarity (have the same ground terminal). 3. Make sure the cars don't touch. 4. Make sure the ventilation...

Drive belts — checking and adjusting tension
Examination On Accord and Prelude models, check the drive belts at least every 50,000 kilometers or every 24 months. Determine the belt tension at the midpoint between the pulleys by gently pressing it with your thumb....

Drive belts — removal and installation
When purchasing belts, remember that the critical parameter that determines whether a belt fits or not is its length ("diameter"), width, depth and angle or profile in the form of a letter V. The shape of the belt must...

Hose replacement
CAUTIONS: Before replacing any of the radiator/heater hoses, always disconnect the ground cable from the battery or fan motor wiring connector. Under certain circumstances, the fan can run even when the ignition is off!...

Air conditioning system — work and check
Job Cooling cycle Once the A/C system is fully charged and free of leaks, it is ready to go. During operation, the compressor lowers the pressure of the refrigerant and thereby lowers the temperature. This refrigerant...

A/C System — Discharging the System
Precautions To safely discharge the air conditioning system, use pressure gauges: 1. With the engine off, connect the pressure gauges to the manifold. 2. Connect the red blower hose (high pressure side) collector...

Wheels and tires — replacement and wheels
Common sense and good driving skills maximize tire life. Quick starts, sudden stops and sharp maneuvers when cornering, on the contrary, lead to a reduction in their period. Before any trip, always make sure that you do...

Engine oil recommendations
SAE Grade Number (Society of Automotive Engineers) indicates the viscosity of the engine oil; The lower the SAE grade number, the lighter the oil (more fluid). For example, single grade oils start at an SAE weight of 5,...

Fuel recommendations
You must use fuel with the specified octane rating for your Honda. The octane number indicates the amount of anti-knock composites added to the fuel and also determines the combustion rate of the gasoline. The lower the...

Checking the engine oil level
Checking the OIL level is one of the simplest and most important checks. It should be done FREQUENTLY because a low oil level can lead to overheating of the engine and possible shortage of oil pump reagent. This means...

Changing engine oil and filter
The oil and filter should be changed at least every 12,000 km, although circumstances often dictate more frequent changes. The type of engine used on the Accordax and Preludes - with the crankshaft on top - is...

Manual Transmission
Fluid Recommendations All mechanical transmissions use machine oil - a non-plastic lubricant - as a lubricant. The oil must meet the same standards as the oil used in the engine, i.e. SG is preferred, and SE or SF are...

Automatic transmission
Fluid Recommendations All Honda automatic transmissions use Dexron II, an automatic transmission fluid. This fluid directly replaces the Dexron fluid recommended for older models. Level check The fluid should be checked...

Cooling system
Fluid Recommendations Use a quality ethylene glycol based engine coolant, especially recommended for use on vehicles with aluminum engine components that are in contact with the coolant. Note that some coolants,...

Master brake cylinder
Fluid Recommendations Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specified brake fluids from a well-sealed container. If you are not sure about the state of the liquid (whether or not it was well sealed), better use a new one. It is very...

Power Steering Pump
Fluid Recommendations When added, only Honda steering fluid may be used. Honda claims that fluids made for use in other makes of vehicles are not compatible with the Honda steering system. Using any other fluid will...

Steering drive without power steering
Inspection The steering gear used on Hondas has a strut and satellite design (planetary gear). This block is lubricated with grease and thus does not require periodic level checks. However, inspect the assembly and...

Chassis lubrication
All suspension joints on the Hondas covered in this guide are constantly lubricated. However, when inspecting the steering assembly for lubrication leakage, inspect the suspension and steering joints for leaks and/or...

Housing lubrication
Lubricate all locks and hinges with multi-purpose grease every 10,000 km or 6 months. Perform this easy part of maintenance at every oil change. Pay special attention to hinges and latches that are not often used.

Rear wheel bearings
To check the normal operation of the bearings, lift each wheel. Grab the wheel and shake it to check the behavior of the bearing. Then spin the wheel and check for any roughness. If you feel some "a game" wheels or...

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Component puff Fuel filter - Banjo bolts: 22 Nm - 1990-91 Accord bell: 38 Nm - Service bolts: 9 Nm Oil stopper: 45 Nm mechanical box - Filler plug: 45 Nm - Drain plug: 40 Nm automatic box - Drain plug; 40 Nm Rear axle...

Maintenance interval
Vehicles with harsh operating conditions (cold weather, frequent starting and stopping, frequent towing, reloading) require more frequent maintenance and oil changes (oil should be changed every 5000 km or 3 months)....

Refueling tanks
Year Model Engine size cm 3 Engine crankcase with filter Fur. box (liter) 5-speed Autom. box (1) Fuel tank (liter) Syst. cooling 1984 Accord 1829 1.75 2.37 2.84 59.80 3.03 Prelude 1829 1.75 2.37 2.74 60.18 2.98 (2) 1985...

The main problems with tires
The main problems with tires

The main problems of the air conditioner
The main problems of the air conditioner