05-18-2018, 08:58 AM
(05-18-2018, 08:04 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote:(05-18-2018, 12:52 AM)2017EX_imp Wrote:(05-17-2018, 11:59 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: I would love to change the oil myself at the 600 mile mark. I can easily document it as suggested. But the service manual also calls for certain inspections at that point. What would not having them done by an authorized Honda mechanic do to the warranty?
I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.
I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.
Had to get home from work to check the manual. This is for the 2014 at 600 miles. The schedule calls for inspection of engine idle speed, brake system, nuts bolts and fasteners & steering head bearings and of course changing the oil. I was just wondering if Honda is ok with the owner making those inspections instead of an authorized mechanic for warranty purposes.
Most of these inspections they list as Intermediate, they recommend service by dealer but you can do it if mechanically skilled and have the right tools. The steering head bearings they list as technical and should be done by the dealer.
I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.
Had to get home from work to check the manual. This is for the 2014 at 600 miles. The schedule calls for inspection of engine idle speed, brake system, nuts bolts and fasteners & steering head bearings and of course changing the oil. I was just wondering if Honda is ok with the owner making those inspections instead of an authorized mechanic for warranty purposes.
Most of these inspections they list as Intermediate, they recommend service by dealer but you can do it if mechanically skilled and have the right tools. The steering head bearings they list as technical and should be done by the dealer.
Hmmm, lots of items eliminated between 2014 and 2017 for warranty maintenance. Personally I would not want to mess with the steering head bearings, and I am guessing it may be a torque check. The rest of the stuff on the list is pretty simple and would not take much shop time, so if you did the oil, filter, and crush washer change yourself, you would probably still save a fair amount of time and dough. BTW, Happy Birthday!