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:
Secondary Shaft Bearing
Replacement
Special Tools Required
•Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
•Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500
1. Remove the set plate bolt, then remove the lock
washer (A) and the bearing set pla ...
Mainshaft Inspection
1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear
and damage, then measure the mainshaft at points A,
B, C, D, and E. If any part of the mainshaft is less than
the service limit, replace it.
...
Vehicle Identification Number
Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle
1HG: Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
Honda passenger vehicle
JHM: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda passenger vehicle
Line, Body, and Engine Type
CP2: Accord/ ...