Check your power steering oil containers, it's often neglected by car owners & technicians. When dirty, it pushes dirt into the pump causing damage and failure.
More tips coming.

true talk

Transmission gear oil gauge. this should be checked too and topped if its short. The radiator water should also be checked in the morning before starting the car.

Honda is for starters.....Apart from Cross Tour, I dont see any Honda worth driving...

@
billionaire wld u jst shut d fuckup the guy is giving tips to those
that uses honda cars, u dont need to announce to the whole world what ur
status is okay.....

Billyonaire: Honda is for starters.....Apart from Cross Tour, I dont see any Honda worth driving...

ode ni e

Billyonaire: Honda is for starters.....Apart from Cross Tour, I dont see any Honda worth driving...

you are just a bleeped up dreamer. i know u dont have a bicycle.

even when you drive a V6 crosstour, because of the body size you feel the car drives empty, the engine is not in control of the body. there is this drag and lack of power you experience. unlike the power you feel driving a V6 Accord or even an I4 car.

More Tips - when u hear occasional right front side noise don't be too in a hurry to change shocks, ball joint, combination bushing. most times it is your right Engine seating that is worn and u wont know cos there is a rubber cover over it. the simple way to check is shake you engine if it moves then it is engine seating. cos a good engine seating would not allow your engine rock when u shake it.

Much appreciated

Billyonaire: Honda is for starters.....Apart from Cross Tour, I dont see any Honda worth driving...

is that ur idea of a maintenance tip? must u display ur level of pettiness and stupidity? And by d way, who says u must coment on evry thread/topic. 4 want of a better advice, pls shut up because d foolishness of a fool is never know until and unless he opens his/her mouth. Until he speaks, he's asumed to be a wise person.

Very very true

i want to believe everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. For heaven's sake this is not a forum where people flex muscles. Guys lets display some high level of decorum remembering whatever you are today, someone has always been there before you. Happy day ahead!

I am very sure that Billyonaire has no bicycle let alone a car. I wonder why some people will always force themselves to comment even when they do not have meaningful things to contribute to the post. BILLYONAIRE indeed!

wisdomolusola: i want to believe everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. For heaven's sake this is not a forum where people flex muscles. Guys lets display some high level of decorum remembering whatever you are today, someone has always been there before you. Happy day ahead!

Thanks. But d thread is'nt just 4 airing opinions. Its a maintenace thread. Lets face it, some opinions r off d essense and line of reasoning.

Guys pls i need some education why is it that accord's front tyre keeps falling off? Is there any maintainance tip that can prevent that from happening? Methinks its mostly common with accords from 98 upwards does it affects other accords?

Hello all, many thanks for sharing your experiences. I use a bull dog, untill recently, I noticed that when the engine is warm after driving it, the automatic gear does not enter reverse even though its in R, and it does not select D4 also. Can this be fixed or I have to change the entire gear. Also, if I have to change it, can someone ple tell me the best place to get a good one. Many thanks for your anticipated responses.

Err.....I'm Driving A bulldog n d Back Shocks R Very low....d mechanic said I Shld raise It N Replace Some Springs....I Heard Rising D shocks Aint A Good Idea.....+ buying New shocks r Expensive.....what shld I do?

The Honda gear-box has a switch, some call it drive switch or gear box switch. It also serves as filter for your ATF(Automatic transmission fluid) and oftentimes get blocked by dirt which impedes or stops fluid flow thereby affecting gear performance. It can be cleaned ir replaced and you are driving.

wisdomolusola: i want to believe everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. For heaven's sake this is not a forum where people flex muscles. Guys lets display some high level of decorum remembering whatever you are today, someone has always been there before you. Happy day ahead!

*chop knuckle*

[quote
author=dougivilla] is that ur idea of a maintenance tip? must u display
ur level of pettiness and stupidity? And by d way, who says u must
coment on evry thread/topic. 4 want of a better advice, pls shut up because
d foolishness of a fool is never know until and unless he opens his/her
mouth. Until he speaks, he's asumed to be a wise person.[/quote]

@yomex
I think u need to change the ATF u are using. Our local ABRO CAN be used for steering but never for Honda gear box. Try using the honda PSF, u will notice an improvement.

Yeah, that was the first thing my mechanic did, he drained the ATF completely and put a new one(wasn't ABRO, I can't quite remember the name now ) but still, there was no improvement. But could it be the gear box swicth you talked about. Many thanks for the response

luvinhubby: @yomex
I think u need to change the ATF u are using. Our local ABRO can be used for steering but never for Honda gear box. Try using the Z1 or DW1, u will notice an improvement.

@yomex,oyingbo in lagos is d best place to fix ur gear probs(if u r resident in lagos) and outside lag,pls consult d best honda specialist in town.try work with any mechanic dat has a diagnozing machine to know d exact fault of d gear.use oando or mobil ATF forthwith.They meet d ATF specifications for d Honda cars from 1996 models n above.best of luck bro

Raising shock absorbers is a very bad idea, replace it with buldog shocks (no. is SV4) if you are buying new ones which i advice. Atimes mechanics install Halla shocks(they alternate) which is slightly lower, in buldogs.

This topic is an interesting one. Please just tell us what you know about maintaining any Honda car or shut up.

My mechanic wants me to change the Condenser of my A C, he said a bigger one would be better than the one it came with. Is this sound advice?

@edoyad,
There are specific condensers for specific vehicles, if your condenser is bad, often caused by debris from bad or knocked A/C compressors, change the compressor alongside with a replacement condenser meant specifically for the vehicle.

My Maintenance Tips:

1.) Change Engine Oil every 3000km (I use Mobil)
2.) Use Oando's Dexron II for the Gear Box (Abro will knock your gear) - (already mentioned)
3.) While driving be mindful not to always turn the steering to the last possible angle(helps the shaft)
4.) If you have an open roof, periodically clean the drainage hole to avoid water leaking into the car
5.) Vibrating Sound infront of the car? Check your engine sitting(already mentioned)
6.) Your single pipe radiator which used to work might not be the cause of your current over-heating...Check your water pump!
7.) Your car is not accelerating according to pedal pressure? Timing Belt might be the culprit.

Just my 2cents guys. Hope this helps someone. I luv this thread like I luv my Honda.

Nice thread....Pls I nid tip on my Baby Boy 2000, The steering is a bit stiffed. Used to be flexible than this before. Have topped de transmission fluid and still same. Thanks

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Nice thread....Pls I nid tip on my Baby Boy 2000, The steering is a bit stiffed. Used to be flexible than this before. Have topped de transmission fluid and still same. Thanks

might be a leak somewhere

Hello all,

i drive a. 2k5 honda accord, ii αve a problem.

While i'm driving i notice dat after i slow down or wen i want ϯo re-accelerate sometimes, the engine vibrates (shakes) until i lift my foot off the throttle completely, bt wen i put my foot back on the throttle it moves normally.


i thought it was the spark plugs causing this, but i've changed the 4 plugs with new ones but it still does same.

a mechanic said it's probably from the fuel pump.

Any ideas wat it is