is 7500 miles schedule maintenance a BS?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by harry, Apr 19, 2006.

  1. harry

    harry Guest

    As title, my dealer wanted me to do that and it is coming soon...
    It is a 2005 Accord EX-V6, two oil changed had been done.
     
    harry, Apr 19, 2006
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  2. harry

    bearman Guest

    Look in your owner's manual to see what's required for that mileage. I
    suspect it's not much and the dealer is just trying to make more money off
    you.
     
    bearman, Apr 19, 2006
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  3. Mostly inspections but a tire rotation should be done if not done when
    the oil was changed. If you live where it snows, brake caliper
    maintenance is a pretty standard spring expense.
     
    dimndsonmywndshld, Apr 21, 2006
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  4. harry

    Howard H Guest

    As copied from Honda factory website 2003-2005 Accord V-6
    7,500 miles/ 12,000 km/ ---
    2003-2005 Models

    Follow the Normal Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the
    Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions do not apply, and if only
    OCCASIONALLY driven in severe driving conditions. Follow the Severe
    Conditions schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada.

    Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for the
    mileage/time interval listed.

    o Replace engine oil every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year.

    o Engine oil capacity without oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

    o Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition every 7,500 miles
    (12,000 km).

    o Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual

    But then you and every one else knows better, so go ahead and create your
    own maintenance schedule. You don't really think the dealer has any thought
    about keeping you as a customer or maybe selling you another car in the
    future. Nah! For what reason would they do that for. And then you can also
    go ahead and bitch about how your car didn't last as long as your buddy's
    car, and you'll never buy one of those again. Yep, don't listen to those who
    know.
     
    Howard H, Oct 22, 2006
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