I have a 2003 Honda Accord with I4 and about 81k . I have done a search and it appears the car has a timing chain that you dont have to worry about. Is there any recommended maintenance that should be done? Water pump Ive seen mentioned possibly?

Thanks

 

you may need to replace the ac belt and at the same time the water pump and make sure 2 replace the coolant

 

Replace the spark plugs and coolant at 105K, brake fluid every 3 years, trans fluid and air filters every 30K, oil every 5K. You have a pretty low maintenance car.
The water pump is external so you don't need to worry about it until it starts making noise or leaks.

 

actually there is a sound now from the engine compartment like a belt or pulley. I was going to take video & sound with the camera and post on youtube.

hopefully i'll get insight into the sound

Thanks

 

ok i think that ur wrong because the coolant should be change every 30k and plugs at 90k, i usually replace my air filter and trans fluid every 20k

 

Look at the sticker under your hood for the coolant. Platinum plugs are good for 100K miles

 

^ok but i am just saying thats how we do at the dealer ship we always repalce the coolant every 30k that is call a c service
c service includes
collant
air filter
oil change
trans fluid change
brake fluid
wiper blades
clean the battery
balance and rotate tires
and lubricate the run chanels, door joints and latch

just let u know that's how we work at the dealer that's why a mentioned every 30k
if don't agree it does not matter

 

Your dealership is just about entirely wrong. That's the schedule they've created to rip people out of more money.
Try looking in ISIS for the correct schedules and be appalled.

 

is not just my dealer ship what i know is all way around va

 

Then VA is full of suckers with more money than brains.

Ross 2.0 was spot on with his initial post and stated intervals. Our independent Honda/Acura service facility with 28 years of exclusive Honda experience recommends the same. Honda iN and Helm FSMs concur with the same information.

Coolant every 30,000? In non-severe VA, no less? I've never seen Honda coolant test any worse than -35'F, even after 105,000 miles when it should be changed - along with the OE Iridium spark plugs.

 

^ OK YOU CAN SAID WHATRHER U want I DOES NO MATTER to ME
(pinches g...o q se creen lo sabelo todo )

 

Most honda dealerships changes the coolant as part of a 30/60/90k etc. service. Now you can request them not to change it, but its part of a package most dealerships have. Everybody has difference of opinion on changing coolant b/c they supposibly last 100k. I personally don't believe it, b/c overtime like every other fluid, the stuff that makes coolant efficient goes away/becomes bad, but that's just me.

And not everybody has access to ISIS. You need to be working for Honda to be able access to honda interactive (or steal someone's username/password).

 

You don't need to be a Honda employee. Anyone can subscribe to iN for a nominal fee of $500/year.

No sabo todo, pero sabo más que tú, niño.

 

^ jajajajaja ok you got me i just starting to work for honda for like 3 months so i have a lot to learn do be mad off me been a noob, that's how u start how about we forget all about the argument that we had and try to be cool ok if i insult u sorry

 

It's cool, I never take offense to internet comments. While you're just starting out, you have a lot of potential and you've learned a lot already as proven by your observations and remembering the services. As you continue to learn things over the next several years, you'll have opportunities to advance. Always ask questions and work for the best interest of your customers - you'll go far.

I'm not here to make enemies; I'm here to give alternative viewpoints and reduce the nonsense. Good luck at Honda

 

^ thanks for the comment and yea i will try to be the best in the dealer but like you said i had learn a lot every one call's me at rooky so is ok with me but i prove my self to them specially to the master tech doing works like he does, but any ways thakns

 

You obviously know alot about hondas, or have ever even read the owners manual. A "c" service will actually light up on your instrument cluster example "C 1 2" will be displayed on your dash and if your were to look in the book that comes with the car when you buy it new it outlines all these items that need to be replaced, or performed. Did you know that the maintenece reminder actually wants you to change your cabin air filter every 20k. And by the way I work at a dealer and have access to ISIS. I don't have a clue what he is talking about. I agee in warmer climates maybe every 30k for coolant is a little excessive and brakefluid changes or flushes are kinda pointless, but that is what honda calls for.