Newbie from NJ - 2008 Accord EX-L V6
#12
Guys what's the recommended interval for changing oil? I mean should I do it when the onboard computer shows oil life as ~10% or should I do it after x number of miles?
Also what is good Oil for the 2008 V6? I feel Synthetic is an overkill unless you drive a lot(meaning you clock lots of miles in short duration) or do a high rev driving.
Thanks
Also what is good Oil for the 2008 V6? I feel Synthetic is an overkill unless you drive a lot(meaning you clock lots of miles in short duration) or do a high rev driving.
Thanks
#13
On my daughters' Civics, I've been going by the maintenance-minder for oil changes. I've had oil analyzed a couple times & apparently it could've gone longer. That's with Castrol GTX. To me, it seems like driving A LOT of miles implies highway cruising which doesn't wear the oil too much.
#14
On my daughters' Civics, I've been going by the maintenance-minder for oil changes. I've had oil analyzed a couple times & apparently it could've gone longer. That's with Castrol GTX. To me, it seems like driving A LOT of miles implies highway cruising which doesn't wear the oil too much.
So looks like Castrol GTX is a good oil to use & I think I will change the oil when the minder shows ~10%
#15
The maintenance reminder warning lamp will come on at 15%. Then I normally don't panic, but just look for a convenient upcoming weekend to change the oil. I wouldn't panic until it gets down to zero or beyond. That is, if you're not using junk/cheap/crappy oil.
And the high-miles thing illustrates why the maintenance-minder is such a cool feature. If you drive lots of miles by taking highway drives, then you might stop & start the engine every 200 miles. That's perfect for long oil-life (and long engine-life).
If you're a pizza delivery driver, you might drive the same miles in a week, but stop & start the engine 100-times more often. The odometer doesn't know the difference, but the maintenance-minder keeps track of that stuff and it'll tell you to change oil more often.
And the high-miles thing illustrates why the maintenance-minder is such a cool feature. If you drive lots of miles by taking highway drives, then you might stop & start the engine every 200 miles. That's perfect for long oil-life (and long engine-life).
If you're a pizza delivery driver, you might drive the same miles in a week, but stop & start the engine 100-times more often. The odometer doesn't know the difference, but the maintenance-minder keeps track of that stuff and it'll tell you to change oil more often.
#18
Guys what is a good replacement Tire for the Accord?
I am looking at all season tires. I believe the Stock tire is V rated & I should probably stick to that, No plans to upsize either so would stick to 225/50R17.
The current Tire that I have is Michelin Primacy Pilot & I believe the Factory stock is Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 Grand Touring All-Season.
I have heard that Kumho is also a decent brand. Please suggest a suitable tire.
I want to put good quality tires but nothing fancy with good life. Thanks
I am looking at all season tires. I believe the Stock tire is V rated & I should probably stick to that, No plans to upsize either so would stick to 225/50R17.
The current Tire that I have is Michelin Primacy Pilot & I believe the Factory stock is Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 Grand Touring All-Season.
I have heard that Kumho is also a decent brand. Please suggest a suitable tire.
I want to put good quality tires but nothing fancy with good life. Thanks
#20
Wanted to ask this since a while. I have observed that after a cold start when I move the shifter to D from P there is a distinct Jerk in the car. This does not happen if the car is run for a while.
Is this common for Accords?
I read in somewhere that this is due to the High RPM during cold start, any thoughts?
Could it be engine mounts?
Thanks
Is this common for Accords?
I read in somewhere that this is due to the High RPM during cold start, any thoughts?
Could it be engine mounts?
Thanks