What is the purpose of a Wheel Alignment? Correct wheel alignment ensures perfect contact of your tires with the road surface. What problems can occur? Impact with a pothole or curb can throw your wheels out of alignment, which can lead to uneven tire wear, poor steering control, and higher fuel consumption. Is it time to schedule your Wheel Alignment? If your Honda has been on the road for...
What is the purpose of Transfer Case Fluid? Transfer case fluid is designed to cool and lubricate all the transfer case components. What problems occur in Transfer Case Fluid? Transfer Case Fluid deals with a high amount of heat that negatively affects its lubrication and coolant properties. Continued driving past the recommended service interval can lead to premature wearing and expensive...
What is the purpose of Transmission Fluid? Transmission fluid is designed to cool and lubricate all the transmission components. What problems occur in Transmission Fluid? Transmission fluid deals with a high amount of heat that negatively affects its lubrication and coolant properties. Continued driving past the recommended service interval can lead to premature wearing and expensive repairs....
What is the purpose of a Battery? The battery provides the power to start your engine and run all the electrical components throughout your vehicle. What problems occur in the Battery? Battery terminals can develop corrosion that blocks the flow of power from the battery to the electrical system. Continued driving past the recommended service interval can cause ignition problems and lead to a...
What is a brake service? A brake service involves the inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of all the brake components. During the brake service, the Honda-trained technician will measure the brake pad thickness to ensure proper braking function. Why is a brake service important? Your brakes are the single most important safety component in your Honda. Having a brake service every 12 months...
What is the purpose of Brake Pads? Brake Pads are designed to squeeze together against the brake rotor to slow down or stop your vehicle. What problems occur with Brake Pads? Brake Pads are wear-items and continued driving past the recommended replacement interval can lead to compromised braking and expensive repairs. How is this corrected? Your Honda-Certified technician will replace the old,...
Your Honda’s engine has an intake air cleaner that contains an air filter element that prevents foreign materials such as dust and debris from entering the cylinders. If foreign materials make their way into the engine, they cause internal damage and premature wear. Whenever the engine is running, the air filter is removing and collecting foreign materials from the intake air and will...
What is a serpentine belt? Honda vehicles are equipped with a serpentine belt, also known as a drive belt. Serpentine belts have replaced other types of belts because a single belt is more compact, less expensive to replace and simpler to install compared to multiple belts. By “snaking” around the various pulleys, both sides of a serpentine belt can grip and be used to drive components in the...
What is the purpose of antifreeze/coolant? Antifreeze/coolant is designed to keep your engine running at normal operating temperatures and to prevent freezing during the cold winter months. Why is an antifreeze/coolant replacement important? Over time and kilometers driven, your antifreeze/coolant loses its chemical properties and becomes contaminated with rust and scale deposits—resulting in...
What is brake fluid? Brake fluid, also known as hydraulic fluid, is responsible for moving the various components of your Honda’s braking system and also prevents corrosion within this system. Brake fluid operates under high temperatures and extremely high pressure. Without it, your vehicle would not be able to stop when you push your brake pedal. How long does brake fluid last? Brake fluid is...
What is a Maintenance Minder ‘A’? Maintenance Minder ‘A’ involves performing an oil & filter change, visual safety inspection and a top up of fluids as required. Why is performing a Maintenance Minder ‘A’ important? Your engine oil is the single most important fluid in your Honda and should be replaced on a regular basis to ensure low repair bills, and safe, peace of mind driving for years to...
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