I have a 2003 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has run flawlessly and I want to keep it the way. Other than oil changes and tires, I haven't done much. I am taking it in for a 100,000 mile tune up. I am thinking about just having the drive belt (does it have a timing belt?) and transmission fluid changed also. Most of the miles have been on the highway (as opposed to stop and go traffic). Any recomendations? Thank you.

 

Replace belts, including timing belts, water pump, spark plugs, air filter, cabin air filters and the t-belt tensioner. Adjust the valves, check radiator hoses. Change tranny fluid (it should be done more frequently than 105k), change coolant and brake fluid.

 

98 is spot on that sounds like a good tune up to me

 

The 2003 4 cylinder has a timing chain as opposed to a belt. At least that's one thing you won't have to mess with. I would also add a 4 wheel allignment if its never been done.

 

You are right I forgot the 03 and new accords use timing chains.

 

Is coolant fluid same as power steering fluid?

 

Coolant fluid goes in the radiator and engine block; power steering fluid to steering unit driven by a belt.
Very different.

This is a ten year old thread. Maybe next time, start your own fresh ...

 

Sorry, it's my first time on forum. Thank for the answer. Does annual inspection requires all mechanics to ck all fluids each time the car goes in shop for oil change and for state annual inspection?

 

Why would mechanic left unhooked power steering hose if it has to be done before replacing belt/tensioner/pump recently then I went to 2nd mechanic for 2nd opinion and he saw PS hose unhooked! What would happen if I never went for 2nd opinion?

I was upset.

 

When you take your car in oil/filter change ask them to check the fluids, usually would be done automatically by mechanic.

No state annual inspection where I live = no knowledge.