On 5/1/08 1:50 PM, in article
b764b462-2e28-4c3e-b38d-4548381fbad2...oglegroups.com,
"Chief_Billy@hotmail.com" <Chief_Billy@hotmail.com> wrote:

> On Apr 30, 3:19*pm, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com>
> wrote:
>> In article
>> <5cd38936-ffb8-4af2-8f9a-0d949b59d...@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com>,
>>
>> *Chief_Bi...@hotmail.com wrote:
>>> The Owners Manual says NOTHING about what needs to be done and when
>>> with regard to scheduled maintenance/inspections.
>>
>> How about the service manual?
>>
>> I'm talking about a separate small service manual that's included with
>> the owner's manual, not the factory shop service manual that's hundreds
>> of pages long.
>>
>>> All I know is to
>>> take it in whan the wrench shows up on the display. This makes me VERY
>>> uncomfortable, as I'm at the mercy of the dealer.
>>
>> Absolutely not. *This is all documented by the manufacturer.
>>
>> You're right not to want to be at the mercy of the dealer. *Honda always
>> documents their maintenance schedules.
>
> I received no seperate service manual, that I'm aware of, in my '07 CR-
> V dcumention packet. I did,
> however, find a section in the back of the owners manual that gives
> certain maintenance 'tasks' to be
> performed which relate to letters (A,B) or numbers (1-6) that appear
> on the digital display when due.
> This made things clearer..I just have to wait until they appear, based
> on mileage driven or time.
>
> I'm finding that both Honda dealers in my area 'recommend' a 4-wheel
> alignment at the 15K/1year service,
> although it is not one of the maintenance items recommended by Honda.
> I don't agree, my alignment is fine and no tire wear visible. One
> dealer stated that they follow the 'SEVERE' driving condition schedule
> because it is hot and humid here in Florida. LOL....it's both colder
> AND hotter in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, and many other States. I think
> they are boosting their service profits.....

Your alignment (check the warranty book) is free up to 12,000 miles/1 year.
That's why they are recommending it at 15,000 - so they can charge you. If
you have any alignment issues, take it in before 12k miles/ 1 year. After
that, find a good alignment shop.