DIY car repair procedures and maintenance advice
Here I document the procedure for replacing your front brake rotors (aka brake disc). I rather resurfaced mine than replace as it was still within limits. What made me do this? My front discs were warped and caused steering wheel vibration during braking at high speed.
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Exhaust rubbers don’t break down often, but they do need replacement when broken or worn. Broken rubbers will lead to rattling exhaust noise from the underside of the car. If not replaced other exhaust rubbers and even the exhaust pipe may break.
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This is the procedure for the change of the right (aka passenger side) engine mount on the 2003 – 2007 Accord with an automatic transmission (AT). It also applies to the 2004 – 2008 Acura TL and TSX with an AT. Do you know that that rattle/clunks you have when going over uneven roads at low speed could be due
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This is the procedure for a valve clearance check/adjustment on the 4cyl. 7th generation i.e. 2003 – 2007 Honda Accord. As per the owners manual, this procedure is recommended every 110,000 miles or if the valves become noisy.
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We consider how to replace the spark plugs on the 2003 – 2007 Accord 4cyl and why you should do this as recommended in the maintenance schedule. This should be done every
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