What is the maintenance interval for the Honda Accord?
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Honda provides a three-year or 100,000-kilometer (whichever comes first) warranty for the Accord. According to the maintenance manual, the service interval for the Accord is every 5,000 kilometers. More details are as follows: 1. The current Accord is equipped with three engines: a 2.0L, a 2.4L, and a 3.0L V6 naturally aspirated engine. The 2.0L and 2.4L engines are paired with a CVT transmission, while the 3.0L engine is matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission. 2. The first maintenance for the Accord is required at 5,000 kilometers. This free service can be performed at any GAC Honda 4S dealership nationwide, primarily involving vehicle condition inspection and oil and oil filter replacement. Subsequent maintenance services will be based on this, with decisions on replacement or cleaning/adding made according to the wear and tear of various fluids and components.
As a long-time owner of a ninth-generation Accord, I've driven this car for eight years, and the maintenance cycle really depends on the actual situation. For new cars, the first service is usually at 5,000 kilometers or six months, whichever comes first, and the dealership will change the oil and oil filter for free. After that, basic maintenance should be done every 5,000 kilometers or six months, mainly including oil changes, tire checks, and air filter cleaning. A major service at 40,000 kilometers requires changing the brake fluid and transmission fluid, and at 80,000 kilometers, you should check the spark plugs and coolant. A key reminder for owners in northern regions: using 0W-20 full synthetic oil in winter is especially crucial, otherwise cold starts can damage the engine. Also, remember to have the mechanic check the chassis rubber bushings during every service, as this is a common area for aging and oil leaks in the Accord.
Just picked up the 10th-gen Accord Hybrid, and the maintenance schedule in the sales manual is pretty clear. Basic maintenance must be done every six months or 5,000 kilometers—don’t believe those claims about 'full synthetic oil lasting 10,000 km.' The dealership’s system automatically reminds you when you hit the mileage. The hybrid battery’s cooling filter gets dusty easily, so I replace it every third service—just 20 bucks to avoid bigger costs later. Tire rotation is recommended every 10,000 km; the hybrid’s electric motor gives a strong start, so the front tires wear faster. I change the cabin air filter myself—buying a Mann filter online costs just 40-50 yuan, half the dealership price. Recently discovered a trick: before summer maintenance, blast the AC at max for 10 minutes—the mechanic can hear compressor noises more clearly.
