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Manitenance light just came on..
Car: Honda, Accord LX, 2002 - Back to Fix-It - Honda Accord LX Repair Manuals
Q.I have a 2002 Honda Accord LX 44000 miles. The Manitenance light just came on. Do I have to take the car in now and can you please tell me what does the manitenance consit of.
Answer The maint. Light is just a guide to tell you when sevice should be performed.
Your closest maint. Is a 45,000 service. Its important but not critical to do it right away.
45,000 mi/3 yrs Do items in A and B.
A Replace engine oil (use Honda 5W-20 Motor Oil). Drain oil,
replace drain bolt washer, and torque bolt to 33 lb-ft. L4
capacity without filter: 4.2 qt, with filter: 4.5 qt; V6 capacity
without filter: 4.2 qt, with filter: 4.6 qt. Use new washer.
Rotate tires: criss-cross for non-directional tires/wheels;
front-to-rear for directional. Torque wheel nuts to 80 lb-ft.
Check tire inflation with a gauge (see driver's doorjamb
label), and visually check for wear, cuts, bulges, nails, etc.
B Replace engine oil filter. Torque the new filter to 16 lb-ft.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check pads and discs for wear (measure thickness with
the calipers installed), and visually inspect the pads and
discs for cracks, grooves, etc.
- Front pad thickness: Std. 10.5-11.5 mm, Limit 1.6 mm.
- Front disc thickness: Std. 22.9-23.1 mm, Limit 21.0 mm.
- Rear pad thickness: Std. 8.5-9.5 mm, Limit 1.6 mm.
- Rear disc thickness: Std. 8.9-9.1 mm, Limit 8.0 mm.
- Rear drum brake I. D.: Std. 219.9-220.0 mm,
Limit 221.0 mm
Visually check calipers for leaks.
Remove the rear brake drums, and visually check brake
lining for cracking, glazing, and contamination; and
measure for wear. Std. Lining thickness 4.5 mm,
Limit 2.0 mm.
Visually check wheel cylinders for leaks.
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied
within 6 to 9 clicks (disc brakes), or within 4 to 7 clicks
(drum brakes). If necessary, remove the rear console lid
and adjust the linkage.
Visually inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and rack
boots for impact damage and cracked or torn rubber boots.
Turn the steering wheel back and forth to check steering
linkage for looseness.
Visually check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Visually inspect suspension components for damage.
Visually check ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Visually inspect driveshaft boots for cracks, and check
boot bands for tightness.
Visually inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Visually check the master cylinder, proportioning control
valve, and ABS modulator for damage and leakage.
Visually check all fluid levels, condition of fluids
(discoloration, contamination), and visually check for leaks.
If needed, add trans fluid (A/T use Honda ATF-Z1, M/T use
Honda MTF), coolant (use Honda All Season
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2), brake fluid (use Honda DOT 3
Brake Fluid), P/S fluid (use Honda Power Steering Fluid),
and windshield washer fluid.
Visually inspect cooling system hoses and connections for
damage, leaks, and deterioration.
#Visually inspect exhaust system (catalytic converter heat
shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler) for damage, leaks.
#Visually inspect fuel lines and connections for looseness,
cracks, deterioration, and leaks.
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