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| HONDA & ACURA SERVICE & REPAIR
This page is intended to provide you with a clear, concise schedule for maintaining your Honda & Acura vehicle Following these recommendations will ensure that your vehicle stays in optimum condition and that your ownership experience is a pleasurable one. Blake's Automotive uses the manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations as a guideline, then makes adjustments based on local and environmental factors. These factors range from winter cold, extreme summer heat or perhaps even local road conditions. Please follow our maintenance service schedules each time you call for service. If you have specific questions about your particular vehicle, please don’t hesitate to ask us. It is our goal to deliver quality care at its very best. We use only Genuine Honda & Acura Parts and fluids. We promise accurate diagnosis and service. Our dedicated, highly skilled owner Blake is committed to providing informed, accurate answers to your questions.We want to achieve your complete satisfaction by providing the most convenient, efficient and pleasurable service you have ever experienced. It is our mission to make you a customer for life. The 3,750 Mile Service Schedule below is what we recommend for your Honda & Acura. Oil changes should be performed every 3 to 4 months, even if your miles are less than a scheduled service interval. If you would prefer the 3,000 or 5000 Mile Service Schedule, please let us know. Thank you again for choosing Blake's Automotive! We look foward to meeting all of your Honda & Acura service needs. Please scroll down this page to see how we can best serve you. Current ACURA models include; TL, RL, TSX, RDX, MDX, ZDX. Current HONDA models include; Accord, Civic, Pilot, Odyssey, Fit, CRV, Insight, Element, FCX, & Ridgeline. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED! Warranty & Regular Maintenance Service & Repair * New HONDA & ACURA Warranties are 100% Satisfied! * HONDA Certified Master Technician * Factory Trained & ASE Certified * Genuine HONDA Factory OEM Parts & Fluids Factory 3,750 Mile Service: $29.95* *prices vary by model Mileage: 3,750 - 11,250 - 18,750 - 26,250 - etc. or every 3 to 4 months Engine oil, oil filter, & drain washer - replace Fluid levels - top off Lube hinges, locks, latches, and hood cable Front / Rear brakes - visual inspection Tires - inspect, adjust pressure & inspect tire wear pattern
Lights - check operation Wipers - check condition
Battery - inspect, clean & protect Reset maintenance light
Factory 7,500 Mile Service: $49.95* *prices vary by model Mileage: 7,500 - 22,500 - 37,500 - 52,500 - etc. or every 6 to 8 months
Engine oil, oil filter, & drain washer - replace Fluid levels - top off Lube hinges, locks, latches, and hood cable Front / Rear brakes - visual inspection
Lights - check operation
Battery - inspect, clean & protect Fuel lines, tank, lines & connections - inspect Throttle linkage - lubricate
Suspension mounting bolts - inspect
Tires - inspect & rotate tires; adjust pressure & inspect tire wear pattern
Coolant system - Check level & test protection
Wipers - check operation & wear
Parking brake - adjust & lube as needed Rear brake drums & shoes - clean, service, & adjust
Front/Rear disc calipers & hoses - inspect Rear differential - Honda Pilot & Ridgeline, Acura MDX, 7,500 mile break-in -Replace VTM-4 fluid ( extra cost )
Air filter - inspect Cabin air filter element - inspect
Exhaust system - inspect
Power steering system, gearbox, and axle boots - inspect Reset maintenance light Road test and quality control check
Factory 15,000 Mile Service: $99.95* *prices vary by model
Mileage: 15,000 - 45,000 - 75,000 - 105,000 - etc. or every 12 months
Engine oil, oil filter, & drain washer - replace Fluid levels - top off Lube hinges, locks, latches, and hood cable Front / Rear brakes - visual inspection
Lights - check operation
Battery - inspect, clean & protect Automatic transmission fluid - drain & refill Rear differential - replace fluid if applicable
Clutch - adjust if applicable
Fuel lines, tank, lines & connections - inspect Throttle linkage - lubricate
Inspect engine valve clearances if applicable
Tires - inspect & rotate tires; adjust pressure & inspect tire wear pattern
Coolant system - Inspect & test protection - Replace if required*
Wipers - check operation & wear and replace wiper inserts if needed
Parking brake - adjust & lube as needed Rear brake drums & shoes - clean, service, & adjust
Air filter - inspect Cabin air filter element - replace
Exhaust system - inspect
Suspension mounting bolts - inspect
15,000/45,000/105,000 - additional cost for cooling system service* Reset maintenance light Road test and quality control check
Factory 30,000 Mile Service: $199.95* *prices vary by model Mileage: 30,000 - 60,000 - 90,000 - 120,000 - etc. or every 24 months
Engine oil, oil filter, & drain washer - replace Fluid levels - top off all
Lube hinges, locks, latches, and hood cable
Front / Rear brakes - visual inspection
Transmission fluid - drain & refill (replace filter & pan gasket if applicable)* Rear differential - replace fluid if applicable Front differential - replace fluid if applicable Transfer case - replace fluid if applicable
Lights - check operation
Clutch - adjust if applicable
Battery - inspect, clean & protect Fuel filter - replace if applicable
Fuel lines, tank, lines & connections - inspect Throttle linkage - lubricate Inspect engine valve clearances if applicable
Spark plugs - replace (platinum plugs if applicable 60,000 or 105,000 miles)*
Distributor cap & rotor - inspect if applicable
Tires - inspect & rotate tires; adjust pressure & inspect tire wear pattern
Coolant system - Replace fluid
Wipers - check operation & wear and replace wiper inserts if needed
Parking brake - adjust & lube as needed Rear brake drums & shoes - clean, service, & adjust
Front/Rear disc calipers & hoses - Inspect
Air filter - Replace
Cabin air filter element- replace Exhaust system - inspect
Suspension, struts & steering - inspect
Brake Fluid - replace and bleed system Reset maintenance light Road test and quality control check Factory Brake Service: *prices vary by model Install Genuine OEM brake pads Inspect, clean, & lubricate caliper - Replace Brake Calipers if needed Inspect, clean, & replace hardware if needed Inspect rotors for wear, lateral runout, & glazing - Replace Brake Rotors if needed Inspect, clean, lubricate, & adjust rear brake shoes/drums systems if applicable Inspect rear brake wheel cylinders if applicable - Replace Brake Wheel Cylinders if needed Bleed brake Fluid system Road test and quality control check CV Joints, Boots, Axles, & Axle Seals: *prices vary by model Replace CV boots, add CV joint grease lube & CV boot bands Replace CV joints if needed or complete axle assembly Replace transmission axle oil seals if necessary Replace transmission fluid if axle seals are recommended Replace axle nut and torque to factory specs Inspect, clean, & lubricate as needed Timing Belt Replacement: *prices vary by model Install timing belt & timing balancer belt if applicable Serpentine, multi-rib, & all V-belts recommended Waterpump replacement recommended Timing belt tensioner & timing balancer tensioner recommended if applicable Timing idler pulley recommended Timing belt automatic tensioner adjuster recommended if applicable Crankshaft, camshaft(s), & balance shaft oil seals if applicable - recommended Balance shaft oil seal retainer plate if applicable - rquired installation Replace engine coolant with waterpump replacement Inspect & clean as necessary Factory Engine Valve Adjustment: *prices vary by model & engine type ( Mileage intervals based on engine type & series ) Required Service - Risk of burning exhaust valves & engine damage! Owners Manual is incorrect for USA market: Adjust engine valves to factory specs ( Cold Engine Required ) Replace valve cover gasket(s), sealing washers, & spark plug tube seals 6 cylinder engines, 1998 to present* - every 60,000 to 105,000 miles* 4 cylinder engines, All - every 15,000 to 30,000 miles* *Mileage interval and Labor rate is dependent on model, engine type & series Road test and quality control check Factory Battery Service: $Part cost* + $25 Labor Install OEM battery Inspect, clean, & protect battery terminals Test Charging & electrical system Reset security code if applicable ( have your code available for reset)
* Prices vary by year, model and work performed... We Will Beat Any Factory Price! Additional Intermediate & Major Service Requirements
Could Vary by Model and Mileage Intervals 30,000......Adjust engine valves - all 4 cylinder engines. Certain year models every 15,000 miles. 60,000.......Fuel filter and distributor cap & rotor - replaced every 60,000 miles - certain year models Platinum spark plugs - Replaced every 60,000 miles - certain year models Serpentine belt - Replaced every 60,000 miles for certain year models. Adjust engine valves 1999 - present V6 engines - recommended. 90,000.......Engine timing belt - Replace every 90,000 miles for 1990 - 1996 models; inspect water pump, components, & accessory drive belts for wear and damage. 100,000.....Fuel filter - replace every 100,000 miles or when fuel pressure drops below factory specifications.
105,000....Spark plugs - replace platinum every 105,000 miles - Engine timing belt - Replace every 105,000 miles for 1997 - 2002 4 cylinder engines; 1999 - present 6 cylinder engines; inspect water pump, components, & accessory drive belts for wear and damage - Adjust engine valves 1999 - present V6 engines.
Service Alerts:* Engine oil pan drain bolt hole thread damage: This is caused by (1) not replacing the engine oil drain bolt crush washer at every oil change (2) overtorquing the engine oil pan drain bolt to non-factory specs (3) cross-threading the drain bolt during the installation process. Burned engine valves and excess wear: This is caused by (1) poor quality valve adjustments (2) adjusting valves when engine temperature is not to factory specs (3) not adjusting valves at factory intervals or (4) no valve adjustment performed at all. The purpose of a valve adjustment is to bring the clearance between the tip of valve stem and the rocker arm back in to the specified clearance that was determined by HONDA. As the camshaft rotates, it pushes on the valve stem by a rocker arm, to open the valves inside the combustion chambers at the proper time. The valves are closed automatically by the valve springs. If the valve clearance is too small, the valves will never fully close when they should be doing so to reduce heat, and this will eventually burn the engine valve, valve seat surface, cause misfiring, and eventually engine damage. The vehicle may also exhibit rough running characteristics either cold, hot or all the time. If the valve clearances get too loose, this will lead to a noisy running engine and will eventually wear and damage the camshaft lobes, rocker arms and the tips of the valves themselves. Exhaust valves clearances typically get smaller and intake valve clearances get larger over time and mileage. This is why we recommend regular valve adjustments. You can not notice if your valve train system is fine just by listenening to them. If you hear ticking noises, it is because of loose intake valve clearances. Tight exhaust valve clearances will not be audible. The USA market is incorrect in their sales and marketing to list the longer valve adjustment intervals. The European market is still correct and should be followed. We will always have the correct HONDA Factory Valve Adjustment Intervals based on your exact engine type and series. * We will document your service repair order at the time of your first service. if your vehicle has one of these symptoms. Our Certified Inspection Checklist will document all symptoms and issues. Maintenance Minder System For cars equipped with Honda’s Maintenance Minder System, the following list describes services needed when one of your Maintenance Indicator lights turns on. Earlier verhicles may display a, "Maintenance Required" light on your dash, which means a service interval is required. "Maintenance Required" INDICATOR • Service required based on miles driven
Maintenance Minder System INDICATOR • Service is needed based on how you drive your vehicle and miles driven "A" INDICATOR
• Change engine oil
"B" INDICATOR
• Change oil and filter
• Top off all fluid levels
• Adjust tire pressure
• Check front and rear brake pad wear, and service calipers
• Check and adjust parking brake
• Lubricate locks and hinges
• Rotate tires
• Inspect the following:
- Tie rod ends, steering box, and boots
- All suspension components
- All brake hoses and lines, including ABS system
- Exhaust system
- All fuel lines and fuel connections; re-torque as needed
- Drive shaft boots
Indicators for Individual Services:
"1" INDICATOR:
• Rotate tires
"2" INDICATOR:
• Replace air filter element
• Replace dust and pollen filter
• Inspect drive belt
"3" INDICATOR:
• Replace transmission fluid
"4" INDICATOR:
• Replace spark plugs and timing belt
• Adjust valve clearance
• Inspect water pump and all accessory belts
"5" INDICATOR:
• Replace engine coolant
"6" INDICATOR:
• VTM service
If the maintenance indicator light is on, we recommend that you give us a call to see if you need to have a service appointment. Sometimes the light comes on before or after your next service interval is due. Please call BLAKE'S AUTOMOTIVE at your earliest opportunity. BLAKE'S AUTOMOTIVE will put a static cling next service due reminder on your drivers windshield after every service we perform for you. This windshield reminder is what you should follow, since the reminder light is based on miles driven from when it was last reset and may be inaccurate. | |
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