Honda Maintenance Codes
As you drive your Honda vehicle through Inglewood, you may see some Honda maintenance codes pop up on your dashboard every so often. Don’t be alarmed, all this indicates is that your Honda vehicle is in need of service. Learn more about A1 and B1 Service at our Honda dealership, and then be sure to schedule service at Airport Marina Honda.
Primary Honda Maintenance Codes
For most Honda vehicles, the service codes will be either the letter “A” or “B” followed by the numbers 1-6:
Honda A
- Replace the engine oil and the oil filter.
Honda B
- Replace the engine oil and the oil filter.
- Lubricate and clean the front and rear brakes.
- Adjust the parking brake.
- Inspect the major vehicle components.
Secondary Honda Maintenance Codes
Now that you know what the two primary letters mean, what does it mean when the Honda B1 Service code and the Honda A1 Service codes show up? Take a look at what the different numbers indicate:
0
- Perform a multi-point vehicle inspection.
1
2
- Replace the cabin and engine air filters.
3
- Replace the transmission fluid.
4
- Replace the spark plugs.
- Replace the timing belt.
- Adjust the valves.
5
- Flush the engine coolant.
- Replace the engine coolant.
6
- Replace the rear differential fluid.
7
Maintenance Minder Codes on a Honda
On newer Honda models, you’ll find a maintenance feature called the Maintenance Minder. This is to show you how much oil you have in your vehicle. Here is what the percentages mean:
15%: Service is required soon, and you should set up an appointment.
5%: Service is necessary. Bring in your vehicle as soon as possible.
0%: Service is past due. Bring in your vehicle for immediate service.
Honda Maintenance Schedule by Mileage
Here is a general overlook of the Honda maintenance schedule by mileage for most Honda models:
7,5000 / 22,500 / 37,500 / 52,500 / 67,500 / 82,5000 Miles
- Rotate tires.
- Perform a brake inspection.
- Lubricate throttle linkage.
- Check and replace fluids.
- Have an oil and filter change.
- Inspect tire treads.
- Check tire pressure.
15,000 / 45,000 / 75,000 / 105,000 Miles
- Service the transmission.
- Inspect the parking brake.
- Re-torque the drive shaft.
- Check the interior lamps and exterior lamps.
- Check the steering systems.
- Inspect the steering gearbox.
- Check the steering wheel.
- Check the fuel systems.
- Check the differential oil.
- Check the brake linings and hoses.
- Lubrication of chassis and all hinges.
- Replace the oil drain plug.
- Replace the oil gasket.
- Replace the windshield wipers.
- Replace spark plugs as needed.
- Rotate and balance wheels.
- Inspect the undercarriage.
- Inspect shocks and struts
- Inspect and adjust the clutch pedal.
- Check the air conditioning and heater operation.
- Replace the air conditioning filter.
30,000 / 60,000 / 90,000 / 120,000 Miles
- Service the PCV valve.
- Inspect the fuel tank cap gasket.
- Check the fuel lines and connections.
- Service the transmission.
- Service the battery.
- Clean cables.
- Replace the differential oil.
- Inspect the transfer case oil.
- Inspect the air elements.
- Inspect all exterior and interior lamps.
- Lubricate the propeller shaft.
- Lubricate the wheel bearings.
- Perform a propeller shaft flex coupling inspection.
- Check the battery and clean terminals.
- Perform a road test and quality control.
Service Your Honda at Airport Marina Honda
Now that you know what the Honda maintenance codes mean, just contact us whenever you see any of the Honda maintenance codes pop up on Culver City and Santa Monica commutes.
