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Congratulations! A fine choice. You may be the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th owner. With great power comes great responsibility. Do you know which maintenance (if any, and when) was done to your ride? If not, get busy getting it up to date. You can do all of this for under $250 in one day with basic tools. It's easy! Read your owner's manual on when to change these items! PLEASE be responsible and recycle your cars' fluids (most auto parts stores take them for free).
First order of business, update your User CP information to include your city and state/country- so much depends on location.
When the car is new to you- check the oil, coolant and transmission fluid levels daily. Yes, DAILY! Do that every day for the first week or so. This is because you have no idea whether the car burns/leaks oil or coolant, or the rate at which it happens (hopefully you got under it and checked for leaks before purchase, or had someone gas it hard and check for smoke). After a week or two, you should have a good understanding and can reduce your checks to weekly- if everything checks out. Did the oil level stay the same, drop a little, or drop a lot? So much of your "new" car's health is dependent on how previous owners cared for it. Monitor the engine oil level so that you don't wind up with a $1,200 repair bill 6 months from now. Don't allow the engine oil level to get low!
FLUIDS
Automatic Transmission fluid drain and fill (not a flush!) (x3)
Yes, doing this 3 times changes 82% of your total transmission fluid.
Member "Armystrong" excellent write-up:DIY ATF Change Drain and Fill - Drive Accord Honda Forums
(One drain and fill gives you 43% new fluid. Second D&F leaves you with 68% new fluid. Third D&F: 82% new fluid!)
Manual Transmission?
Member "RyanHaub" excellent write-up: DIY/How To: Manual Transmission Fluid Change (7th Gen I4) - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Coolant/anti-freeze change
Click this you wise car owner, you: https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/AC0303/AC0303O00272B.pdf
Oil and filter change
You checked your oil level weekly, right? Right??? C'mon!
Power Steering fluid change
Member "Drew03Accord" method (tough guy method): Power steering fluid change made EASY and another tidbit. - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Member "Princess" method (turkey baster): DIY needed for Power Steering Fluid Flush - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Brake fluid change
Member "rookie" excellent write-up: DIY: 7th gen brake fluid change (4cyl LX, front discs rear drums) - Drive Accord Honda Forums
(did you see Moderator/Member "sodaks2K" note about the order in which you bleed the brakes? You should!)
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and Throttle Body (TB) cleaning
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) cleaning
Throttle Body cleaning
Member “golftango” excellent write-ups click below:
Seafoam, clean MAF and new fluids - Drive Accord Honda Forums
7th Gen Throttle Body Cleaning - 2.4L - Drive Accord Honda Forums
TIRES
Go to www.TireRack.com and read these:
Date code on tires (4 digits) click here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11
Tire rotation click here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=43
Air pressure click here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=1
...and check the air pressure on the spare tire too!
MISC.
Front Struts
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/1...-replace-your-front-strut-assemblies-diy.html
Serpentine belt
Member "AznAccord08" excellent write-up:DIY: 7th Gen I4 Serpentine Drive Belt Replacement - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Power steering O-ring
Do this:http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/dinotapia/2009-11-19_044914_a07-086.pdf
Spark plugs
I4 engine: Best "write-ups" are these two YouTube videos:
V6 engine: Member "Mike W" excellent "How to" thread click below:
DIY: Replace 7th Gen V6 Spark Plugs - Tons of Pics of Front and Rear Plugs - Drive Accord Honda Forums
PCV valve
Member "Princess" and her post on how to check/clean it:
PCV Valve - Drive Accord Honda Forums
FILTERS
Engine air filter
I4 engine click here:
V6 engine Member "SSMV6" excellent write-up click here: 7th gen V6 Engine Air Filter Change - How To - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Cabin air filter
Member "Honda247" excellent write-up click here:
DIY Cabin Filter for 7th and 8th Gen. - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Transmission filter
I4 external filter: Member "Armystrong" excellent write-up (page #2, post #20)
DIY ATF Change Drain and Fill - Page 2 - Drive Accord Honda Forums
V6 internal filter: Member "Mike W" excellent write-up:
Changed V6 Trans Filter and Pressure Switches...Much Better Performance - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Pressure switches: Changed V6 Trans Filter and Pressure Switches...Much Better Performance - Drive Accord Honda Forums
PAINT
Clay, wash, wax, seal
Member “glen e” EXCELLENT and INVOLVED write-up to make your Accord win awards and stop traffic, click below:
New Accords: Sealant procedure (attachments) - Drive Accord Honda Forums
PART NUMBERS
GENERAL
CRC makes excellent cans of MAF cleaner and Throttle Body cleaner, about $8 each at any auto parts store. Seafoam is about $7 - $10 at same places.
FLUIDS
Honda's automatic transmission fluid is called DW-1, and is part number 08200-9008A You will need 9 quarts to accomplish 3 drain and fill procedures.
The Automatic Transmission fluid drain plug washer is part number 90471-PX4-000.
Honda Manual Transmission fluid (MTF) part number 08798-9031
Honda's coolant is part number OL999-9011A. You will need to purchase 2 gallons of this, yet you will use only 1.3 gallons- so you will have some left over. Do not mix "Honda Blue" coolant with any other brand of coolant.
Engine oil: 5W-20
Oil filter Honda part numbers 15400-PLM-A01 or 15400-PLM-A02
(both Honda, one manufactured by Honeywell, the other by Filtech)
Oil plug crush washer: 94109-14000
Honda's power steering fluid is part number 08206-9002A I usually use 2 bottles to accomplish a complete change of fluid.
Honda's brake fluid is part number 08798-9008A I usually use 2 bottles to accomplish a complete brake fluid "bleed".
MISC.
Serpentine belt Honda part number 38920-RAA-A02
Power steering O-ring: Honda part number P/N 91345-RDA-A01
Spark plug original equipment for the I4 and the V6 are:
-NGK brand IZFR6K-11 (PZEV model spark plug number ends in "13", not "11".)
-DENSO brand SKJ20DR-M11
PCV valve: Honda part #17130-PND-A01 for the 4 cylinder, (17130-RCA-A02 for the V6 engine)
FILTERS
Engine air filter: Honda part number 17220-RAA-A00
Cabin air filter: Honda part number 80292-SDA-A01
I4 Automatic Transmission (inline) filter: Honda part number 25430-PLR-003
V6 Automatic Transmission (internal) filter: Honda part number 25450-RAY-003 AND V6 owners will also need:
O-ring 91301-RAY-004
Gasket 91302-RAY-003
Washer 94109-12000 (2 ea)
Automatic Transmission pressure switches (3rd & 4th) for V6 (NOTE: the 4 cylinder with auto transmission does NOT need pressure switches!)
# 28600-RAY-003 (3rd)
# 28610-RAY-003 (4th)
BATTERIES: (Many DriveAccord members purchase aftermarket batteries)
Group 51R for 4cyl: 31500-SR1-100M
Group 35 for V6: 31500-SL5-100M
Group 24F (generally the "go to" replacement battery- very powerful, inexpensive- make sure it has an "F" at the end to the positive and negative terminals line up with the cables.)
Click the link below for exact size dimensions (by Group Size) of aftermarket batteries.
BatteryWeb, Inc. - BCI Group Numbers, Dimensional Specifications, Polarity and Terminals
Shopping for parts: Always shop around. My local dealer charges full price, but I can order from an out-of-state Honda dealer off of the internet and save 30% with free shipping and no tax! Of course, it takes 5 days to get to me. Plan ahead and save money.
NOTE:
The 4 cylinder engine (I4) has a timing chain- which does not require replacement.
The 6 cylinder engine (V6) has a timing belt- this requires replacement every 105,000 miles or 7 years, whichever comes first.
DriveAccord.net is THE "go to" forum for learning and discussing about all things Accord-related. There is a wealth of knowledge here- so learn how to search first, and even how to use "Advanced Search".
First order of business, update your User CP information to include your city and state/country- so much depends on location.
When the car is new to you- check the oil, coolant and transmission fluid levels daily. Yes, DAILY! Do that every day for the first week or so. This is because you have no idea whether the car burns/leaks oil or coolant, or the rate at which it happens (hopefully you got under it and checked for leaks before purchase, or had someone gas it hard and check for smoke). After a week or two, you should have a good understanding and can reduce your checks to weekly- if everything checks out. Did the oil level stay the same, drop a little, or drop a lot? So much of your "new" car's health is dependent on how previous owners cared for it. Monitor the engine oil level so that you don't wind up with a $1,200 repair bill 6 months from now. Don't allow the engine oil level to get low!
Do It Yourself (DIY) Maintenance - What to do and How to do it.
FLUIDS
Automatic Transmission fluid drain and fill (not a flush!) (x3)
Yes, doing this 3 times changes 82% of your total transmission fluid.
Member "Armystrong" excellent write-up:DIY ATF Change Drain and Fill - Drive Accord Honda Forums
(One drain and fill gives you 43% new fluid. Second D&F leaves you with 68% new fluid. Third D&F: 82% new fluid!)
Manual Transmission?
Member "RyanHaub" excellent write-up: DIY/How To: Manual Transmission Fluid Change (7th Gen I4) - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Coolant/anti-freeze change
Click this you wise car owner, you: https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/AC0303/AC0303O00272B.pdf
Oil and filter change
Power Steering fluid change
Member "Drew03Accord" method (tough guy method): Power steering fluid change made EASY and another tidbit. - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Member "Princess" method (turkey baster): DIY needed for Power Steering Fluid Flush - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Brake fluid change
Member "rookie" excellent write-up: DIY: 7th gen brake fluid change (4cyl LX, front discs rear drums) - Drive Accord Honda Forums
(did you see Moderator/Member "sodaks2K" note about the order in which you bleed the brakes? You should!)
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and Throttle Body (TB) cleaning
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) cleaning
Throttle Body cleaning
Member “golftango” excellent write-ups click below:
Seafoam, clean MAF and new fluids - Drive Accord Honda Forums
7th Gen Throttle Body Cleaning - 2.4L - Drive Accord Honda Forums
TIRES
Go to www.TireRack.com and read these:
Date code on tires (4 digits) click here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11
Tire rotation click here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=43
Air pressure click here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=1
...and check the air pressure on the spare tire too!
MISC.
Front Struts
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/1...-replace-your-front-strut-assemblies-diy.html
Serpentine belt
Member "AznAccord08" excellent write-up:DIY: 7th Gen I4 Serpentine Drive Belt Replacement - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Power steering O-ring
Do this:http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/dinotapia/2009-11-19_044914_a07-086.pdf
Spark plugs
I4 engine: Best "write-ups" are these two YouTube videos:
V6 engine: Member "Mike W" excellent "How to" thread click below:
DIY: Replace 7th Gen V6 Spark Plugs - Tons of Pics of Front and Rear Plugs - Drive Accord Honda Forums
PCV valve
Member "Princess" and her post on how to check/clean it:
PCV Valve - Drive Accord Honda Forums
FILTERS
Engine air filter
I4 engine click here:
Cabin air filter
Member "Honda247" excellent write-up click here:
DIY Cabin Filter for 7th and 8th Gen. - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Transmission filter
I4 external filter: Member "Armystrong" excellent write-up (page #2, post #20)
DIY ATF Change Drain and Fill - Page 2 - Drive Accord Honda Forums
V6 internal filter: Member "Mike W" excellent write-up:
Changed V6 Trans Filter and Pressure Switches...Much Better Performance - Drive Accord Honda Forums
Pressure switches: Changed V6 Trans Filter and Pressure Switches...Much Better Performance - Drive Accord Honda Forums
PAINT
Clay, wash, wax, seal
Member “glen e” EXCELLENT and INVOLVED write-up to make your Accord win awards and stop traffic, click below:
New Accords: Sealant procedure (attachments) - Drive Accord Honda Forums
PART NUMBERS
GENERAL
CRC makes excellent cans of MAF cleaner and Throttle Body cleaner, about $8 each at any auto parts store. Seafoam is about $7 - $10 at same places.
FLUIDS
Honda's automatic transmission fluid is called DW-1, and is part number 08200-9008A You will need 9 quarts to accomplish 3 drain and fill procedures.
The Automatic Transmission fluid drain plug washer is part number 90471-PX4-000.
Honda Manual Transmission fluid (MTF) part number 08798-9031
Honda's coolant is part number OL999-9011A. You will need to purchase 2 gallons of this, yet you will use only 1.3 gallons- so you will have some left over. Do not mix "Honda Blue" coolant with any other brand of coolant.
Engine oil: 5W-20
Oil filter Honda part numbers 15400-PLM-A01 or 15400-PLM-A02
(both Honda, one manufactured by Honeywell, the other by Filtech)
Oil plug crush washer: 94109-14000
Honda's power steering fluid is part number 08206-9002A I usually use 2 bottles to accomplish a complete change of fluid.
Honda's brake fluid is part number 08798-9008A I usually use 2 bottles to accomplish a complete brake fluid "bleed".
MISC.
Serpentine belt Honda part number 38920-RAA-A02
Power steering O-ring: Honda part number P/N 91345-RDA-A01
Spark plug original equipment for the I4 and the V6 are:
-NGK brand IZFR6K-11 (PZEV model spark plug number ends in "13", not "11".)
-DENSO brand SKJ20DR-M11
PCV valve: Honda part #17130-PND-A01 for the 4 cylinder, (17130-RCA-A02 for the V6 engine)
FILTERS
Engine air filter: Honda part number 17220-RAA-A00
Cabin air filter: Honda part number 80292-SDA-A01
I4 Automatic Transmission (inline) filter: Honda part number 25430-PLR-003
V6 Automatic Transmission (internal) filter: Honda part number 25450-RAY-003 AND V6 owners will also need:
O-ring 91301-RAY-004
Gasket 91302-RAY-003
Washer 94109-12000 (2 ea)
Automatic Transmission pressure switches (3rd & 4th) for V6 (NOTE: the 4 cylinder with auto transmission does NOT need pressure switches!)
# 28600-RAY-003 (3rd)
# 28610-RAY-003 (4th)
BATTERIES: (Many DriveAccord members purchase aftermarket batteries)
Group 51R for 4cyl: 31500-SR1-100M
Group 35 for V6: 31500-SL5-100M
Group 24F (generally the "go to" replacement battery- very powerful, inexpensive- make sure it has an "F" at the end to the positive and negative terminals line up with the cables.)
Click the link below for exact size dimensions (by Group Size) of aftermarket batteries.
BatteryWeb, Inc. - BCI Group Numbers, Dimensional Specifications, Polarity and Terminals
Shopping for parts: Always shop around. My local dealer charges full price, but I can order from an out-of-state Honda dealer off of the internet and save 30% with free shipping and no tax! Of course, it takes 5 days to get to me. Plan ahead and save money.
NOTE:
The 4 cylinder engine (I4) has a timing chain- which does not require replacement.
The 6 cylinder engine (V6) has a timing belt- this requires replacement every 105,000 miles or 7 years, whichever comes first.
DriveAccord.net is THE "go to" forum for learning and discussing about all things Accord-related. There is a wealth of knowledge here- so learn how to search first, and even how to use "Advanced Search".