Honda Accord: Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
Before Driving
Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important fluids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. ...
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that c ...
See also:
Rocker Arm Assemblf Installation
1. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-82).
2. Clean and dry the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating
surface.
3. Apply liquid gasket P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or
08718-0009 to the cy ...
Front Grille Cover Replacement
2-door
NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the front grille or the body.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape to prevent damage.
1. Remove the front grille cov ...
Symptom Troubleshooting
Rapid brake pad wear, vehicle vibration
(after a long drive), or high, hard brake pedal
NOTE: Make sure that the caliper pins are installed
correctly. Upper caliper pin B and lower caliper pin A ar ...