Vehicle Maintenance Honda Accord 6

Maintenance Specifications
Recommended lubricants and fluids Note. Listed below are the lubricants and fluids recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of writing this manual. For more up-to-date information, contact Honda Authorized...

View of the engine compartment of the car
Top view of the engine compartment of 4-cylinder models (typical) 1 - Fuse mounting block; 2 - GTZ tank; 3 - Engine oil filler cap; 4 - Dipstick for measuring the level of impellent oil; 5 - Reservoir of the power...

Maintenance intervals
The intervals of routine maintenance of the vehicle specified in this Section are designed for the independent performance by the owner of the vehicle of all necessary procedures. The duration of the intervals was...

General information about settings and adjustments
Entitled "settings" this Manual does not imply a single procedure for adjusting any of the parameters of the car's systems, but a whole range of adjustments to achieve maximum engine efficiency. If the owner of a new...

Checking fluid levels
(every 400 km [250 miles] or weekly) Various fluids play the role of working fluids in lubrication, cooling, heating and air conditioning systems, braking, washing windows, etc. Due to the fact that all fluids are...

Checking the condition of tires and their inflation pressure
(every 400 km [250 miles] or weekly) Insufficient tire inflation pressure Cupped defects The following reasons for the formation of cup-shaped defects are possible: Tires are too loosely inflated or there is a...

Checking the power steering fluid level
(every 4,800 km [3,000 miles] or every three months) Unlike a conventional steering gear, a power-assisted transmission uses a fluid that needs to be replaced over time. On 4-cylinder models, the steering pump hydraulic...

Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Level
(every 4,800 km [3,000 miles] or every three months) Correct ATF level is one of the critical performance parameters for AT equipped models. Lowering the ATF level can cause the rotation converter to slip, while an...

Changing the engine oil and oil filter
(every 4,800 km [3,000 miles] or every three months) A set of tools needed to change the engine oil and oil filter 1 - Drain container - should be shallow and wide enough to minimize the chance of spilling oil on the...

Checking the condition and replacing the wiper blades
1. The condition of the windshield wiper assemblies should be checked regularly in accordance with the vehicle's routine maintenance schedule. Brushes are inspected for mechanical damage, signs of loosening of...

Checking, servicing and charging the battery
(every 12,000 km [7,500 miles] or every 6 months) Tools and Materials Required for Battery Maintenance 1 - Face shield/goggles - when removing corrosion with a stiff brush, crystallized acid particles can easily get...

Checking the condition, adjusting the tension and replacing the drive belts
(every 12,000 km [7,500 miles] or every 6 months) Examination 1. Drive, or as they are sometimes called, V-belts are located in front of the power unit and play an important role in the operation of the engine and many...

Check of a condition and replacement of the hoses located in an impellent compartment
(every 12,000 km [7,500 miles] or every 6 months) Attention! The replacement of A/C refrigeration line hoses should be left to a car service workshop with the necessary equipment and qualifications to safely discharge...

Checking the Condition of the Cooling System Components
(every 12,000 km [7,500 miles] or every 6 months) 1. A wide range of engine failures is associated with a malfunction of the cooling system. On models equipped with AT, this system also provides ATF cooling, thereby...

Wheel rotation
(every 12,000 km [7,500 miles] or every 6 months) Recommended rotation order for wheels equipped with tires with non-directional tread 1 - Left front; 2 - Right front; 3 - Left rear; 4 - Right rear Recommended rotation...

Checking the brake system
(every 12,000 km [7,500 miles] or every 6 months) Warning! Remember that the dust generated during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off...

Checking the condition of the seat belts
1. Carefully inspect the components of the seat belts (tapes, buckles, latches, anchor knots and guide loops), checking them for signs of wear or damage. 2. When the ignition key is turned to the RUN or START position,...

Replacing the air cleaner element
1. The filter element is replaced regularly in accordance with the vehicle's routine maintenance schedule. During the operation of the vehicle, the condition of the filter should be checked quite often, especially in...

Checking the status of power system components
Warning! Do not forget that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid! Observe all applicable fire safety precautions when servicing power system components. Do not smoke, do not approach the work area with an open flame or...

Checking the level of manual transmission oil
1. The gearbox housing is not equipped with a dipstick. The level of transmission oil in the gearbox is checked by turning out the control / filler plug from the side wall of the gearbox housing. Jack up the car and...

Inspection of suspension and steering components, checking the condition of the protective covers of the drive shafts
(every 24,000 km [15,000 miles] or every 12 months) Note. Suspension and steering components should be checked regularly as wear or damage can shorten tire life, reduce vehicle handling and increase fuel consumption....

Check of a condition of components of system of release of the fulfilled gases
1. After waiting for the complete cooling of the exhaust system (at least three hours after stopping the engine), carefully inspect all its components, starting from the flange of the intake pipe to the exhaust...

Checking the condition and replacing spark plugs
(every 48,000 km [30,000 miles] or every 24 months) Tools needed when changing spark plugs 1 - Candle head - Equipped with a special elastic insert, which excludes the possibility of accidental damage to the porcelain...

Checking the condition and replacing the explosive spark plug wires, cover and distributor slider
(every 48,000 km [30,000 miles] or every 24 months) 1. Checking the condition of the BB wires should be done every time the spark plugs are replaced. 2. The check begins with an external inspection of the insulation of...

Checking and replacing the valve of the controlled crankcase ventilation (PCV) system
(every 48,000 km [30,000 miles] or every 24 months) 1. The PCV system allows crankcase gases to be vented through a special valve through a hose back to the intake manifold, from where they enter the combustion chambers...

Checking and adjusting idle speed
Examination 1. Idle speed is the engine speed when the gas pedal is released. This parameter is one of the critical ones that determine both the operation of the engine as a whole and the correct functioning of its...

Maintenance of the cooling system (emptying, flushing and refilling)
(every 48,000 km [30,000 miles] or every 24 months) Attention! Do not allow antifreeze to come into contact with exposed areas of the body and painted surfaces of the car. Wash off accidental splashes with plenty of...

Brake Fluid Replacement
Attention! Remember that brake fluid is a chemically aggressive substance and requires special care in handling. Avoid contact of brake fluid with eyes, exposed skin, and painted vehicle surfaces. In addition to...

Automatic transmission fluid replacement (AT/CVT)
1. ATF replacement should be carried out on a regular basis, in accordance with the vehicle's routine maintenance schedule. 2. Prepare fresh transmission fluid of the correct grade. 3. Other tools and materials needed...

Replacement of transmission oil manual transmission
1. MTF replacement must be carried out in strict accordance with the vehicle's routine maintenance schedule. 2. Prepare a supply of fresh gear oil of the required grade (see specs). 3. Other tools and materials needed...

Replacing air conditioning filters
Warning! The models covered in this manual are equipped as standard with an additional security system (SRS), better known as the airbag system. Always disable the SRS system before doing any work around the directional...

Checking and adjusting valve clearances (if necessary)
Examination The need to adjust the valve clearances arises only after the replacement or repair of the components of the valve mechanism. The easiest way to check the valves is to listen to the engine with the hood...

Resetting the service interval indicator
Service interval warning light comes on after vehicle has traveled 9,600 km (6000 miles) since the last maintenance. The lamp turns on for 2 seconds when the engine is started. The agreed mileage will reach a value of...