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:
Countershaft Inspection
1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear
and damage, then measure the countershaft at points
A, B, and C. If any part of the countershaft is less than
the service limit, replace it.
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Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Find the symptom in the chart below, and do the related procedures in the
order listed until you find the cause.
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Spark Plug Inspection
1. Remove the ignition coils (see page 4-20).
2. Remove the spark plugs, then inspect the electrodes
and the ceramic insulator.
- Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by these
conditions:
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