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Old 09-21-2009, 06:46 AM
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Doesn't seem to be anything special about Honda brake fluid. DOT3 fluid is available all over the place. DOT4 has higher boiling point, but possibly picks up moisture faster.

DOT3 if you want it to last longer.
DOT4 if you want the higher boiling point & you'll flush it ever 2 years.

Remove old fluid from reservoir first, to avoid some of the dirt. Suck it out with a turkey baster (then don't ever use it for food).
Bleeding order for your 2006 Accord is LF-RF-RR-LR.
Flushing is the same as bleeding, but after the air bubbles are gone, you keep going until the fluid comes out real clean & fresh.

People have had problems after bleeding, if they pump the brake pedal all the way to the floor. You're pushing the MC piston into the cylinder farther than it goes during normal operation. (Stick a 2x4 under the pedal, so it only goes down partway.) But it seems like those problems are with cars that haven't had fresh brake fluid in many years.
 
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Old 07-30-2010, 04:04 PM
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Guys, just wondering if getting the fuel injector service at the Honda dealer is worth it. It does seem like my car's gas mileage has slightly dipped. The fuel injector service is $134.00 and it's a "chemical process." So, they basically don't take anything apart and just run some cleaner through it.

What say you guys?

ETA: My trusty mechanic stated that the service is bull**** and to just run some Gumout, or any name brand cleaner, through my car.
 

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Old 07-30-2010, 06:57 PM
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Chevron Techron in the gas tank.

I'd say even if it needs it really bad, you can buy 6 bottles of that stuff, use it the next 6 times you fill the fuel tank, & still come out cheaper.
 
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Old 04-25-2011, 11:32 PM
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NEW QUESTION: When changing spark plus (I will be using the NGKs), what else needs to be changed? I'm used to having to do spark plug wires, but my 2006 Accord SE uses coils. Thanks.
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 12:08 AM
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if the car has coils then all u can really do besides plugs is clean the end of the coil pack where the plug goes into w/ electrical cleaner and put some dielectric grease on it. With coil packs you only replace it when they dont work.
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 05:30 PM
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And since they're $$$$ you don't want to throw away those coils if they're not broken.

Inspect the end of the coil for cracked/broken/damaged silicone rubber seal that goes over the sparkplug.

How about a dab of dielectric grease where the wiring harness plugs into each coil? Not sure if you even need to unplug there.
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 10:52 PM
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Okay, thanks, gents! Your feedback is much appreciated and I'm sure other will benefit from your answers and the other information in this thread.
 
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Originally Posted by HondaAficionado
FINALLY got around to changing the transmission oil. VERY, VERY simple to do and saved me a bit o' cash.





I only did 9 qts, so that was 2 drain and fills (6 qts) and 1 fill in order to top off the tranny (3 qts).

Hi How many kilmeters did you drive between the 2 drain/refill ??
 
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Old 02-10-2013, 07:59 PM
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I live in the country so I did this big loop where I was able to get up to 55 mph and go through all the gears.
 
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