Honda Accord: Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended:
On models with 5-speed manual transmission
On models with 6-speed manual transmission
Manual Transmission
On models with 5-speed manual
transmission, or models
with 6-speed manual transmission
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so ...
Engine Speed Limiter
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused ...
See also:
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Replacement
1 Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the outside air
temperature sensor (B).
2. Lift the tab (C) to release the lock, then remove the
outside air temperature sensor from the front
bumper.
3 ...
Fuel Fill Door Adjustment
1. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
2 . Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it is flush with
the body, and up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps.
3. Tighten the h ...
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance
Inspection
1. Remove the valves (see page 6-86).
2. Subtract the O.D. of the valve stem, measured with a
micrometer, from the I.D. of the valve guide,
measured with an inside micrometer or a ball gauge.
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