In article <Xns973D941614D67thefrogprince@70.169.32.36>, "Larry J."
<usenet2@DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com> wrote:

> Waiving the right to remain silent, bechard
> <bechard.20xb9c@no-mx.carstalk.net> said:
>
> > I have a 2003 Accord that was a lease car I bought at around 30K
> > in mileage. So I know all maintenance was done, mileage was low,
> > etc. My question is this: Knowing that dealerships LOVE to have
> > you come in for checkups and repairs, I just got my 45K
> > checkup/maintenance reminder. What would this cover, and do I
> > really need it?
>
> The recommended maintenance is probably in the service section of
> your manual. Or, you can always call he dealer to see what they do
> and what they charge.

That's probably only medium service--
change oil and filter.
Everything else will just be checked--eg fluid levels, tire air pressure,


At the Honda dealership in my town--they only do major service at
30,000
60,000
90,000
120,000

My advice is to wait until you have driven 3000 to 4000 miles between oil
changes. Take it to the dealer and tell them to check the records to see
if anything else (other than oil and filter) needs to be done.
Also
when you have about 75,000 to 90,000 miles on the car
tell them to
change timing belt
major tune up
adjust valves
change upper spark plug tube gaskets.
change valve cover gasket

I plan to have it done at 75,000 miles but a Honda mechanic told me that
it's usually okay to wait until it has about 90,000 miles. The choice is
up to you.

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