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 and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE:
- Identify each part as it is removed so that each item can be
reinstalled in its original locations,
a Inspect the rocker arm shaft and rocker arms (see page 6-83).
- I ...
Change Lever Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE: Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and
apply grease to contact surfaces as shown. Do
not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
...
Expansion Valve Replacement
1. Remove the evaporator core (see page 21-67).
2. Remove the insulator (A) and bolts, then remove the
expansion valve (B) and O-rings (C).
3. Install the expansion valve in the reverse order o ...