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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Eddygourdo(m): 10:09am On Sep 16, 2021
Hello all. Should I remove the thermostat and single cell radiator from my 2007 Honda pilot. Take note it isn't overheating
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 10:13am On Sep 16, 2021
Eddygourdo:
Hello all. Should I remove the thermostat and single cell radiator from my 2007 Honda pilot. Take note it isn't overheating

Don't do any yet. Hope it's coolant in your radiator and not water. Keep driving it but always monitor the temperature gauge well for any unusual changes.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Eddygourdo(m): 10:27am On Sep 16, 2021
Structuralman:


Don't do any yet. Hope it's coolant in your radiator and not water. Keep driving it but always monitor the temperature gauge well for any unusual changes.
OK thanks. Yes it is coolant in it.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Originakalokalo(m): 10:41am On Sep 16, 2021
Conner44:



Before an engine can be said to be ‘high mileage’ it should have been used to power a vehicle further than at least 100,000 miles according to the vehicle manufacturers and it should be above 75,000 miles according to engine oil manufacturers (for warranty purposes) while individuals who utilize these engines usually see their vehicles as being of a higher mileage once they are in the 150,000 - 200,000 miles range because a properly maintained engine (from a manufacturer like Honda) usually surpasses the 500,000 miles range.

The 2007 Honda Accord uses either a K24A engine or a J30 engine. Different variations of these engines were used in Honda Accord models from the years 2003 - 2012. These engines all look alike with similar tops and bottoms but their main differences were in compression numbers and their throttle actuation modes (electrical or drive by wire)

In reality one can use the engines interchangeably between the Accord models but the only differences are if your vehicles ecu uses the cable or electronic throttle mode. So the engine top and bottom should work but you may need to switch the throttle body and/or intake manifold for it to be a perfect match.

An engine made in 2010 should have a lesser mileage than that made in 2003 all things being equal. That is why it is good to have a vin check on any tokumbo engine you wish to buy to determine the mileage, year and model of manufacture of that particular engine before buying it.

I will advise you to use a normal synthetic engine oil of the required weight for a tokumbo engine and if there are leaks handle it but if it’s burning then switch to the high mileage type before ever considering a higher weight of oil as a solution.

Thank you. Your response is highly appreciated.

If I may ask, were all engines of Honda Accord 2007 produced in 2007?
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Originakalokalo(m): 10:56am On Sep 16, 2021
Conner44:



Before an engine can be said to be ‘high mileage’ it should have been used to power a vehicle further than at least 100,000 miles according to the vehicle manufacturers and it should be above 75,000 miles according to engine oil manufacturers (for warranty purposes) while individuals who utilize these engines usually see their vehicles as being of a higher mileage once they are in the 150,000 - 200,000 miles range because a properly maintained engine (from a manufacturer like Honda) usually surpasses the 500,000 miles range.

The 2007 Honda Accord uses either a K24A engine or a J30 engine. Different variations of these engines were used in Honda Accord models from the years 2003 - 2012. These engines all look alike with similar tops and bottoms but their main differences were in compression numbers and their throttle actuation modes (electrical or drive by wire)

In reality one can use the engines interchangeably between the Accord models but the only differences are if your vehicles ecu uses the cable or electronic throttle mode. So the engine top and bottom should work but you may need to switch the throttle body and/or intake manifold for it to be a perfect match.

An engine made in 2010 should have a lesser mileage than that made in 2003 all things being equal. That is why it is good to have a vin check on any tokumbo engine you wish to buy to determine the mileage, year and model of manufacture of that particular engine before buying it.

I will advise you to use a normal synthetic engine oil of the required weight for a tokumbo engine and if there are leaks handle it but if it’s burning then switch to the high mileage type before ever considering a higher weight of oil as a solution.

According to you, one can determine the milage of a used engine?

Are you sure?
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Conner44: 11:29am On Sep 16, 2021
Originakalokalo:


Thank you. Your response is highly appreciated.

If I may ask, were all engines of Honda Accord 2007 produced in 2007?


Just know that if you’re buying a 2004 Honda Accord the chassis would have been manufactured that same year, I believe the interior components too and anything specific to that particular model year of that car’s trim level (E.g. gearbox, and suspension components)

As for the engine I can’t say. I believe the management of these companies have a specific amount of engines they want to produce for a season and then start building them. They will then store or send these built units to other factories for assembly. This is because two or three different models of their vehicles can share the same engine. They might build the engine last year and then it will be dropped into a vehicles engine bay this year but the design and specifications of that particular engine remains the one used in 2007.

A practical example is my situation. I’ve changed engine before. I drive a 4cyl Honda Accord but it’s engine is from a 4cyl Honda odyssey and it works fine.

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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Conner44: 11:36am On Sep 16, 2021
Originakalokalo:


According to you, one can determine the milage of a used engine?

Are you sure?


Yes oh. Especially if it was pulled out from a vehicle that has a carfax history. You’d take the engine number and search out more details of the vehicle it came out from like vehicles model, year and the history of maintenance on the vehicle along with the mileage these procedures were performed right until they pulled out the engine either because it had an accident or something.

So that’s why checking it out before buying is good. You’d be able to avoid buying a bad one if you could and buy the specific type for your vehicle. Also if a car had a head on collision you’d know if it bust through the chassis and affected the engine.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Originakalokalo(m): 12:19pm On Sep 16, 2021
Conner44:



Just know that if you’re buying a 2004 Honda Accord the chassis would have been manufactured that same year, I believe the interior components too and anything specific to that particular model year of that car’s trim level (E.g. gearbox, and suspension components)

As for the engine I can’t say. I believe the management of these companies have a specific amount of engines they want to produce for a season and then start building them. They will then store or send these built units to other factories for assembly. This is because two or three different models of their vehicles can share the same engine. They might build the engine last year and then it will be dropped into a vehicles engine bay this year but the design and specifications of that particular engine remains the one used in 2007.

A practical example is my situation. I’ve changed engine before. I drive a 4cyl Honda Accord but it’s engine is from a 4cyl Honda odyssey and it works fine.



Thanks.

I appreciate your response.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Originakalokalo(m): 12:19pm On Sep 16, 2021
Conner44:


Yes oh. Especially if it was pulled out from a vehicle that has a carfax history. You’d take the engine number and search out more details of the vehicle it came out from like vehicles model, year and the history of maintenance on the vehicle along with the mileage these procedures were performed right until they pulled out the engine either because it had an accident or something.

So that’s why checking it out before buying is good. You’d be able to avoid buying a bad one if you could and buy the specific type for your vehicle. Also if a car had a head on collision you’d know if it bust through the chassis and affected the engine.

Thanks.

I appreciate your response.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Ayomide25(m): 9:13pm On Sep 16, 2021
Which is more economical and well efficient for Uber/bolt between Accord 05 and Civic 05 ......Gurus of Honda pls I need ur point of view
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by justifiedcoyy(m): 9:42pm On Sep 16, 2021
Good evening everyone.

I'll like to know. What's the best transmission fluid for Honda Civic 2003?

Also, the best engine oil to use.

I recently bought one(naija used) and I want to change engine and gear oil.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 1:00am On Sep 17, 2021
Ayomide25:
Which is more economical and well efficient for Uber/bolt between Accord 05 and Civic 05 ......Gurus of Honda pls I need ur point of view

Civic nah.

Assuming both cars are healthy o. The Civic has better fuel economy.

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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by 6Milk(m): 8:22am On Sep 17, 2021
emperor00:


You should consider 5w30 if at all you want to change oil. 20w50 is a no no for me
Bro good morning
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Eldemmi(m): 4:40pm On Sep 18, 2021
Deigofortune:
Pls confirm if is the original
compare with this.. the faint barcode down

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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Deigofortune: 6:26pm On Sep 18, 2021
Thanks

Eldemmi:

compare with this.. the faint barcode down
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by rebirthto: 9:06pm On Sep 18, 2021
Evening house , please help out my wife's 2007 Honda pilot does not start except the gear lever is brought down from park to 1 and back up to park before it starts.
Kindly assist with possible ideas in resolving this .
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Rumundele(m): 9:32pm On Sep 18, 2021
Structuralman:


Don't do any yet. Hope it's coolant in your radiator and not water. Keep driving it but always monitor the temperature gauge well for any unusual changes.
My mechanic insists I remove my thermostat and single cell radiator, i agree but keep the radiator safe.
I didn't see any difference since I changed it, should i install it back?
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by pafestula(m): 6:57am On Sep 20, 2021
Hello everyone! Please I have a suggestion, can we create a WhatsApp group for prompt response and better means of interaction?
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by dadabashua1(m): 7:06am On Sep 20, 2021
pafestula:
Hello everyone! Please I have a suggestion, can we create a WhatsApp group for prompt response and better means of interaction?
already in existence.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by kingreign(m): 7:13am On Sep 20, 2021
rebirthto:
Evening house , please help out my wife's 2007 Honda pilot does not start except the gear lever is brought down from park to 1 and back up to park before it starts.
Kindly assist with possible ideas in resolving this .

Park Neutral safety switch malfunction probably.

A scan will reveal culprit.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by luvinhubby(m): 8:43am On Sep 20, 2021
Rumundele:
My mechanic insists I remove my thermostat and single cell radiator, i agree but keep the radiator safe.
I didn't see any difference since I changed it, should i install it back?

You don't have to do everything a mechanic tells you, especially the not too educated ones.
That's why you have forums like this

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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by rebirthto: 2:48pm On Sep 20, 2021
Thanks so much.
kingreign:


Park Neutral safety switch malfunction probably.

A scan will reveal culprit.
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by justifiedcoyy(m): 7:45pm On Sep 20, 2021
luvinhubby:


You don't have to do everything a mechanic tells you, especially the not too educated ones.
That's why you have forums like this
good day sir. Please, how much is the 1)engine of Civic 03
2) Transmission of Civic 03
3)Compressor of Civic 03
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by dominicohai(m): 7:53pm On Sep 20, 2021
Hi Honda gurus,

I've been thinking of getting a car for a while now. I initially wanted to get the Toyota Avalon 07/08 but Nigeria has shown my finances pepper.

I'm only able to comfortably afford a Honda 08/10 now. The issue is the road leading to my house is bad and flooded badly if rain falls. I want to know if the Honda can withstand the bad road or I should just look for another Toyota to get.

Thanks in anticipation
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Kokomo: 9:07pm On Sep 20, 2021
radautoworks:


Psst

Hi aunty radu, can your guys do a valve adjustment on an honda civic 2007? I think it is due for it
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 9:41pm On Sep 20, 2021
Kokomo:


Hi aunty radu, can your guys do a valve adjustment on an honda civic 2007? I think it is due for it
yes we can when we return next week. We need a break!!
Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by oluayebenz: 10:30pm On Sep 20, 2021
dominicohai:
Hi Honda gurus,

I've been thinking of getting a car for a while now. I initially wanted to get the Toyota Avalon 07/08 but Nigeria has shown my finances pepper.

I'm only able to comfortably afford a Honda 08/10 now. The issue is the road leading to my house is bad and flooded badly if rain falls. I want to know if the Honda can withstand the bad road or I should just look for another Toyota to get.

Thanks in anticipation

And how are you sure Toyota avalon can withstand bad and flooded road?

I will choose that honda over that avalon anyday anytime

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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by pafestula(m): 5:26am On Sep 21, 2021
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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by dadabashua1(m): 12:56pm On Sep 21, 2021
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Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Aaaaarghmed(m): 2:06pm On Sep 21, 2021
dominicohai:
Hi Honda gurus,

I've been thinking of getting a car for a while now. I initially wanted to get the Toyota Avalon 07/08 but Nigeria has shown my finances pepper.

I'm only able to comfortably afford a Honda 08/10 now. The issue is the road leading to my house is bad and flooded badly if rain falls. I want to know if the Honda can withstand the bad road or I should just look for another Toyota to get.

Thanks in anticipation
just get an suv,all the cars you mentioned have low clearance.most people who I know that use dem on bad roads have disfigured bumpers.try get SUV.like acura,crv.this is because you mentioned bad roads o.

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