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 ...
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Selector Control Shaft Oil Seal
Replacement
Special Tools Required
-Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
-Oil Seal Driver Attachment 07947-ZV00100
1. Remove the oil seal (A) from the torque converter
housing (B).
2. Install a new oil s ...
Side Defogger Vent Trim
Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*
* Available through the Honda Tool and
Equipment
Program; call 888-424-6857
Driver's Side
NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard or ...
Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1-13).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket
mounting bolt (A).
4. Remove the damper pinch b ...