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Properly maintaining your HONDA or ACURA starts with a few simple tips.
Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle,
serving not only as a critical lubricant, but
also as an engine coolant. Changing your oil &
filter on a regular schedule is vital to the life
expectancy of your vehicle.
Honda recommends performing this service every
3,750 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first.
The air filter keeps harmful dust, dirt and other pesky
intruders from reaching the inside of your cars engine,
where they can do some serious damage. A clean air
filter is critical for maintaining the correct
balance of air-to-fuel ratio in a fuel-injectionsystem.The
recommended replacement interval is every 10,000 to
12,000 miles (or every 12 months), but do it more
often is driving conditions warrant.
As those miles roll by, your vehicle's vital
cooling system accumulate rust and scale, inhibiting
coolant flow and causing harmful "hot spots" within
the engine. Alot of todays engines are made largely of
heat-sensitive aluminum, which can warp or crack if
severely overheated often. Have your coolant system
refilled with coolant every two years or 24,000 miles.
While you are getting things checked out under the
hood, be sure to have all those important hoses
and belts closely examined to ensure that they're
not on the verge of messing up your day. We will
look for soft and brittle hoses and any belts that
might be cracked or glazed. We will then replace
any of these items as needed---preferably before
they let you down. Few things can leave you
stranded faster than a failed hose or belt.
Regular battery and charging system
(every six months, ideally) are another must since
changing operational and environmental conditions
take their toll on the components. This check will
reveal any potential problems, allowing them to be
taken care of before they lead to an unpleasant
surprise. During this test we will check the
condition of the battery itself as well as its
connections; confirm that the alternator has
sufficient output and that its drive belt is in good
shape; and also perform an electrical draw test.