New Car Maintenance Schedule.

[HTSS_TR]

So, my daughter bought 2014 Honda Accord few days ago. I'm thinking about maintenance schedule, I didn't read the manual yet.

Since she has 2 years free oil changes, all other fluids such as transmission, brake, coolant will not need serviced for 3-4 years or 40-50k miles or longer. It has electrical power steering so no fluid there. Other than tire rotation and probably 1 bottle of Chevron Techron(I think the Earth Dreams engine is Direct Inject) every 5-6k miles, or may be 1 bottle of Chevron Techron few weeks before yearly oil change. Car wash once every 2 weeks or more often.

Other than these two what should be done ? She probably will keep the car 15-20 years.

 

[rjundi]

If you maintain a Honda according to the manual they last a long time. Extra maintenance does not seem to spell out longer life in my findings with 3 of them.

Enjoy the car while new as 15-20 years is a really really long time.

 

[hattaresguy]

I wouldn't do anything and just drive it. Shouldn't the coolant be long life like 10 years? Transmission fluid is probably lifetime as well.

What does the manual say?

 

[HTSS_TR]

Yes, Coolant is 10 years or 100k miles. Transmission is CVT so I don't know. Didn't read the manual yet.

Other than filling up the gas tank when needed, the car is front wheel drive so regular tire rotation should be done to even wear front and rear. DI engine needs Techron more often than fuel inject engine.

 

[Rand]

probably a good idea to read the manual before posting.

http://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2014/Accord-Sedan/manuals

 

[HTSS_TR]

Thanks. Downloaded the owner manual and have a quick reading at the maintenance section. Every normal maintenance item such as oil and filter, engine air filter, CVT fluid ... is now in maintenance minder system, no fixed schedule in mile and month.

 

[Sam2000]

I would think about doing a full transmission fluid exchange before 5k or do multiple drain and fills with your Mityvac.

You may have read Jim Allen's posts where he shared analysis performed by transmission researchers who recommended once early on to get rid of manufacturing / break in materials and then follow manufacturer instructions.

Perhaps have the dealer do this one item so you are covered in the warranty.