Maintaining Your Honda: An Essential Guide to the Honda Maintenance Schedule

Your Honda vehicle can last a long time, but if you want to increase its life span, sticking to a strict maintenance schedule is vital. Every Honda has a manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedule, but your vehicle’s specific maintenance needs may vary slightly depending on your driving habits. Regular maintenance will ensure your car is safer and runs better. We’re here to explain the Honda maintenance schedule so you know when to get your car serviced at Ike Honda.

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Decoding the Honda Maintenance Schedule

The Honda maintenance schedule is a set of guidelines that let you know when to service your vehicle. It lays out when you should change the oil, rotate the tires, get your brakes serviced, and all the other service requirements for your Honda. The recommended maintenance schedule helps you understand how often you need to perform routine maintenance. Different parts of your vehicle require maintenance at varying intervals. Keeping track of this can be confusing, but many new Hondas come equipped with the Maintenance Minder system, which helps to remind you when to service your vehicle.

Key Service Intervals and Their Importance

Hondas require service at intervals based on months or mileage, whichever comes first. For example, you must change your car’s oil every 7,500 miles or at 12 months if you don’t drive 7,500 miles in a year. Other maintenance to perform once a year or at 7,500 miles includes checking the brakes, rotating the tires, and replacing the oil filter. It’s also important to do an annual visual inspection of your:

• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots.
• Suspension components.
• Brake hoses and lines.
• Fluid condition and levels.
• Cooling system hoses and connections.
• Exhaust system.
• Fuel lines and connections.

At 30,000 miles or 24 months (and every two years thereafter), you’ll want to replace the air cleaner element and spark plugs and inspect and adjust the drive belts. When your Honda reaches 45,000 miles or 36 months, you’ll need to replace the brake fluid and engine coolant. You won’t need to change the transmission fluid in your Honda until it hits the 90,000-mile/72-month mark. Take care of your vehicle by performing these maintenance tasks at the intervals Honda recommends.

Tips for Keeping Track of Your Maintenance Needs

To keep track of your maintenance needs, keep records or set reminders for yourself. Consider keeping a maintenance log and the receipts from your service appointments so that you can easily reference the last time you serviced your vehicle. Use an app or set reminders on your phone to alert you when your vehicle is due for service. Then, you can schedule your service appointment with Ike Honda.

Why Regular Service Is Crucial for Your Honda

It’s important to regularly service your Honda to ensure it’s safe and enjoyable to drive. When your Honda runs well, your overall driving experience will be comfortable and relaxing. Also, maintaining your Honda can help prevent expensive repairs that can occur if your car’s not properly cared for.

Enhancing Performance and Safety

Old, dirty oil can contain particles that prevent your Honda’s engine parts from running smoothly. Changing the oil every 7,500 miles ensures your engine’s parts can function as they should. As you use your brakes, the pads and other parts wear down, so inspecting the brake system and replacing the pads as recommended will allow your vehicle to stop effectively when you hit the brakes. These are just a couple of examples that show how regular maintenance can help your Honda perform at its best.

Preventing Costly Repairs Through Proactive Service

Neglecting maintenance for your Honda can lead to costly repairs. By following the maintenance schedule Honda recommends, you can avoid unexpected issues. For instance, the transmission fluid in your Honda doesn’t need to be replaced until it reaches 72,000 miles, so you may forget to take care of this on time. But skipping this could lead to future issues with your transmission, which is a part that’s very expensive to replace and one you can’t drive without.

Comprehensive Care for Your Honda

At Ike Honda, we can take care of all your Honda service and repair needs. Our experienced service team has the skills and training to service every Honda we sell. We’re professional and efficient because we understand how valuable your time is, and we work hard to get your car in top shape and back on the road. 

Expert Services Available at Ike Honda

Our dealership offers a range of expert services, so you won’t have to take your Honda anywhere else. Our multipoint inspections ensure that every aspect of your vehicle is working as it should, and you can count on us to change your oil, oil filter, and air filter, as well as inspect your brakes when you bring your car in for a service appointment. We’ll also check your fluids, inspect your belts, and rotate your tires as necessary. No matter what your Honda needs, our highly skilled technicians can handle it.

Using Genuine Honda Parts for Maintenance

When servicing your Honda, we only use genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. This ensures the parts we put on your Honda will fit and perform properly. These parts are made specifically for your vehicle, so you can expect them to work the same as the original parts from the factory. OEM parts also come with a warranty covering replacement costs if the parts fail because of manufacturer defects or errors.

Keep Your Honda Running Smoothly With Ike Honda

Bring your Honda to our service center in Marion, Illinois, for all its routine maintenance needs. We have the expertise and experience to help you keep your Honda running well for years to come. Our certified technicians understand the unique needs of your vehicle and can provide the care and attention it requires to perform at its best. Contact us today to learn more about our service department and how we can ensure your Honda won’t fail you.

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