How do you check the dipstick on a Honda Accord?
How to Read the Oil Dipstick in a Honda Accord
- Park your Honda Accord on a level surface then open the hood by pulling the hood release.
- Look for the engine oil dipstick.
- Wrap your fingers around the handle at the top of the stick and gently pull the Honda Accord dipstick out of its sheath.
What are the specs of a 2003 Honda Accord?
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See Owner’s Manual for details. ** Select AT models are SULEV-certified in California only (500 per month). MT models are LEV-II LEV for other CARB states – Fuel (gal.) **Based on 2003 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.
What to look for in a Honda Accord?
During a test-drive, watch out for anything irregular with the automatic transmission; it is a weak spot. If there is a “clunk” or a long delay when shifting into Reverse, avoid the car. When inspecting a car, check the engine oil level; low oil level could indicate possible oil consumption. Watch out for a noisy power steering pump.
Are there any problems with the Honda Accord?
Problems: There are numerous complaints about automatic transmission failures, mostly in 2003 and 2004 V6 models, although there are some transmission complaints in the 4-cylinder models too. Replacing the transmission with a used unit or rebuilding it can cost over $3,000.
What causes a Honda Accord check engine light to go off?
At higher mileage, the air intake hose (duct) that connects the air filter to the throttle body can crack/break, causing a lack of power, stalling and the Check Engine light with the code P0171. It’s a cheap part and is easy to replace. Read more about it here: Vacuum leaks. See these videos.
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See Owner’s Manual for details. ** Select AT models are SULEV-certified in California only (500 per month). MT models are LEV-II LEV for other CARB states – Fuel (gal.) **Based on 2003 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.
How much does it cost to maintain a Honda Accord?
A Honda Accord will cost about $5,406 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for popular sedan models by $1,438. There is also a 15.57% chance that an Accord will require a major repair during that time. This is 5.93% better than similar vehicles in this segment.
What kind of gas does a Honda Accord get?
** Select AT models are SULEV-certified in California only (500 per month). MT models are LEV-II LEV for other CARB states – Fuel (gal.) **Based on 2003 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.
What kind of mileage does a Honda Accord get?
**Based on 2003 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary. † HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince Corp. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. * Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See Owner’s Manual for details.