I just inherited an 02 Accord with 17k miles. It was (obviously) driven sparingly and was kept in a garage. Other than oil changes and new wiper blades, there has been no other maintenance performed. The car really is almost showroom new inside and out. Before I start driving this car as my daily commuter, do I need to have anything done to it? Thanks, in advance, for the help.

 

Repeat after me, "Timing-Belt, Timing-Belt, Timing-Belt." That and make sure you have the coolant flushed and replace, and the brake lines completely flushed and new brake fluid put in.

 

Yeah, the timing belt is due based on years, not miles.

Antifreeze and brake fluid goes bad based on age, not so much based on miles.

Such low miles kinda suggests short trips and many engine-starts. Maybe some fresh spark plugs??

Automatic transmission?? They are kinda fragile in this generation, especially the V-6. Just use Honda ATF and only drain & fill the trans. They don't seem to get along with power-flushing.

 

Thanks shipo and Jim. I'm having the work done on Monday!