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:
ECT Sensor 2 Replacement
1. Remove the front splash shield, (see page 20-291)
2. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).
3. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2 connector (A), then
remove ECT sensor 2 (B).
4. Install ECT sen ...
Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor
Replacement
1. Remove the nut securing the under-hood fuse/relay
box, and swing it out of the way.
2. Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner
housing.
3. Disconnect the input shaft (mainshaft) spee ...
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the rear bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the rear bumper or the body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- When prying ...