Tips and Advice about Honda
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Redline Phobia
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--Last year I replaced out two old cars with a new Buick and a new Honda CR-V. They both have tachometers. I have watched the readings go from zero to 4500 rpm, but what should I do? I know that I should not drive...
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A Good Habit That's Hard to Break
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ-- I have been changing my oil and filter on the 3000-mile/three-month schedule for 28 years. I was reviewing the maintenance schedule for my ’99 Honda Odyssey and noticed it recommended changing oil at 7500...
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Ask the EPA
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ-- How do car companies get the figures that appear on the sticker for miles per gallon? I have two new 2003 vehicles, a Honda Accord that gets get about 28 mpg on the highway (the sticker claims 33 mpg), and a...
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Honda Odyssey: Prudent Changes
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--How are engines broken in these days? My new Honda Odyssey manual says to change oil the first time at the regular maintenance interval which is 7,500 miles! Does this make sense? Would a sooner change of oil...
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Honda Accord: Cap That Gas
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ—My dad’s Accord check engine light came on and he took it to the dealer who said it was a faulty oxygen sensor, but he only reset the warning light and said if it comes on again they will replace the sensor,...
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1994 Honda: Rotate and Inflate
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I have a ’94 Honda with 35,000 miles and the original Michelin tires. The tires still look new, but should I buy new tires? A--Heck no. Just keep your tires properly inflated and rotated. They should last you...
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Undercoating Underground
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I was thinking of buying a new Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander. Do I need to get the underbody coating and rustproofing for these cars? I read that road noise is pronounced in the Honda Pilot. Will underbody...
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Honda Pilot: Wee Things
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I bought a new Honda Pilot and it calls for 5W-20 motor oil. This grade is difficult to find and I was wondering if I could just use 5W-30? Would I be hurting the engine in the long run? A--You will do no harm...
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