Major Accord Servicing

[2TonJellyBean]

no balancer belt that i know of... and yes this is more of a matter of just getting it all done in one stop -- thanks

[2TonJellyBean]

Any recommendations for a synthetic manual tranny fluid? Any that I should avoid, any that are recommended for Hondas?

[lovemysan]

Does it spec a GL-4 lube? Just curious because some import transmission have brass parts which will corrode using a GL-5. Anyway I'm running mobil1 syn currently. I've used redline mtl in place of 75-90 gear oil in the past. I also ran redline shockproof heavy in an SER.

[2TonJellyBean]

I'm not sure actually... I was just hoping a few people would just say X or Y.

I think the viscosity is in the range of regular motor oil for the manual.

[trebuchet03]

Originally Posted by 2TonJellyBean

no balancer belt that i know of... and yes this is more of a matter of just getting it all done in one stop -- thanks

That's weird -- I specifically put your vehicle in o.0 Perhaps the US spec is different?

Here's what it says verbatim:

*: Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.

In any case, the mechanic should know


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treb, unfortunately, Honda considers all of Canada a severe service zone even though out neighbours in Buffalo get far worse extremes in weather - the Toronto area actually gets a pretty mild winter.

I figured that would be the case -- S. Florida is the same way due to heat

[thisisntjared]

wait wait, i still want to know, where is a hondas balancer belt???

[2TonJellyBean]

Maybe the balancer belt doesn't get replaced normally? Maybe the only downside to a belt failure there is a bit more pronounced secondary vibration?

I would guess it does no real harm if it fails.

[trebuchet03]

Originally Posted by thisisntjared

wait wait, i still want to know, where is a hondas balancer belt???

I was wondering this too -- I wasn't aware that honda even used a rotating balance shaft

Here's what I found

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1637806

Perhaps not the same engine as in the Accord... But the belt in question is the smaller one on the bottom portion that connects from the crank to the two smaller outer toothed pulleys.


I'm willing to bet that T-belt kits come with that belt and that little extension spring for the tensioner

[thisisntjared]

ah, that is a prelude motor. the d series and b series engines do not have that.

i am unsure if the f series (accord motors) have it.

she has a very nice setup! but she even said that most people that put a b series transmission on an h or f series motor tend to remove the balancing shaft... interesting.

[psyshack]

I just did the major service on my wifes 05 Accord AT.

Oil and Filter.
Transmission oil and filter.
Fuel Filter.
Drain and fill coolant system. Drain and clean over flow tank and refill.
Rotate tires.
Full brake inspection with quick bleed.
Checked and lubed all hinges and sun roof.
Full under car inspection.
Changed cabin air filter.
Changed Air Filter.
Inspected operation of lighting system and brake lights.

Went thru it front rear. Its good to go.