MartinD93
4/6/2007 7:23:26 AM
Well after driving Saabs for the last many years, I have moved over to a 2005 Honda Accord. I have owned the car for just a few weeks and I am impressed. I have a 4 cyl. EX and love everything about it. The car is built very well, nimble and responsive. I am getting about 29 MPG combined driving ( should it be more?) and enjoying a very comfortable ride.
Anything special that I should know or look out for to make sure I get the best out of this car including a long life?
Cheers
sir_nasty
4/6/2007 12:50:29 PM
Welcome to the forum! sounds like a pretty nice car, not to much to be "wary" of with that car, the 2005's seem pretty good, and if you're getting 29MPG between highway and in town then I'd say you're doing just great! The only thing to keep in the back of your mind is that with honda motors the timing belt is key and should be changed at about 90k miles....
mrmookie123
4/6/2007 4:16:07 PM
Welcome MartinD93.. I also have the 2005 Accord. I love the car. I'm getting around 36MPG on highway trips and around 26 in town. The only thing I have done so far was to put in a K&N air filter. Next oil change I will be going over to Amsoil to give it a try !! This is a great forum and I'm sure other members here can answer mostly any and all questions you may have.
WheelBrokerAng
4/6/2007 5:15:56 PM
There's two of our guys who know that car and year pretty well...good information from them both..
I'd like to
you to the HAF and say..Enjoy yourself in here ..we all do!
WheelBrokerAng
MartinD93
4/7/2007 8:59:40 AM
Thanks to all of you. I'll try the K&N filter, any other suggestions. I'll be driving about 2500 miles a month on the New Jersey turnpike.
Charlie
deserthonda
4/7/2007 9:12:35 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: sir_nasty
The only thing to keep in the back of your mind is that with honda motors the timing belt is key and should be changed at about 90k miles....
not to step on your toes my friend,, but starting 2003 accord 4 cyl has a timing chain ,so no need to replace at the 90k interval, v6 still has a belt
Welcome to HAF Martin
JimBlake
4/8/2007 11:31:40 PM
Desert beat me to it. Yeah, it's a timing chain on that 2005 Accord, just like the Saabs.
