I have a 2013 Honda Accord EX that's now reached 100,000 miles with no issues so far. I hope to drive it for a long time to come. Problem is I know nothing about cars. I used to get it serviced annually at a Honda dealership (until about 2018), but I had a terrible experience there (they messed up replacing my brake fluid, left air there, almost causing me to get into an accident), so I no longer trust them. I've been going to Jiffy Lube for whatever thy recommend ever since. That seems to have worked out so far, but I'm thinking it's time to take it for a more in depth service. I've found a few promising shops in my area, but I'd like to have some independent idea of what I should get done? Like, what specifically should be serviced? Thanks all.

 

Newer Honda's don't list the maintenance schedule by mileage and use codes and subcodes to alert you for recommended service.

Keeping up with oil changes is the most important item. For fluid, the next most important is transmission fluid, then brake fluid, then power steering fluid.

Inspecting the brakes and suspension is another good idea.

Is your accord a 4-cylinder or V6?

 

Thanks for the tips. Yeah, I do have the so-called maintenance minder, but nothing of note has popped up there yet and I've been wondering if i should be proactively looking at other stuff. I'll start paying more attention to what Jiffy Lube has been doing with the fluids. To your question, it's 4 cylinder, most basic model they had.

 

The 4-cylinder has a timing chain that doesn't need replaced. My TSX has essentially the same engine as your accord and the spark plugs are due at 110K miles. Also the valves should be checked/adjusted at 110K miles. I would have a shop do the valves if you aren't familiar.

Other than that, check the air filter and replace when dirty. Cabin air filter is easy to check and replace when dirty. These are pretty simple DIYs unless JiffyLube does them.

 

Assuming it's an automatic recommend an ATF drain and fill (not a flush) every 20-30k miles. Brake fluid every 2-4 years. my understanding is that the 2013 doesn't have hydraulic power steering, it's electric.

 

timing chain tensioner