![]() I will update this post as I receive new information. My highest was 520,000 miles.The reason I'm making this thread is because it would be helpful to have all the maintenance intervals all in one place, especially for those who don't have access to a shop manual (like me!). I base my intervals on 3 1/2 million miles of service. That’s what I do but you all can argue about it and do what you want. Spark plugs are anywhere from 60K to 100K per manual.Coolant every 5 years or what the owners manual says.Wax and polish twice a year, including interior.You can change brake fluid every two years but I go longer.Brakes are checked when the wheels are off for rotating, but the pads aren’t changed unless worn.I test my batteries about twice a year and replace in the 3-5 year intervals depending on the readings and circumstances.Cabin and air filters are changed every 20K unless you are in the desert.I change trans, transfer case, and differential fluid every 30K without fail.I change oil and filter every 5000 without fail.I rotate tires every 6000 per the dealer and its free.About every 100,000 maybe unless tire wear. Unless you have a problem, 4 whl alignment is totally unnecessary.Sorry folks, I’m just not going to read all your responses. Then immediately after starting the engine, 13.5 - 15. Before first start of the day, measure the battery voltage. Gives me some idea of any problems developing. I do a routine battery charging system test myself once a year or so, and keep a record. Probably not required until at least 30K miles, but no harm to ask. Ask your shop if there’s any transmission servicing suggested at this point too. But you definitely don’t want the coolant to ever become acidic enough to start eating away at the cooling system & engine parts. Not a problem at first b/c it starts out new as quite basic (alkaline pH). Over time the coolant becomes more and more acidic. If they think you are approaching a good time, suggest to do that. That’s not so much done on a miles basis as a years in service basis. Ask the shop if they’d recommend the cooling system be emptied and refilled with fresh coolant. I wouldn’t change-out the brake fluid myself at this point, would wait until 30K miles. I probably wouldn’t rotate the tires until 20 - 24K miles unless there was a reason, like tread patterns developing, or vibrations noticed indicating wheel weights may have fallen off. How many miles ago was that service done on your car? A new engine air filter at 15 K miles makes sense. ![]() Oil and filter changes should occur more frequently than every 15K miles. In any event, if this were my car, here’s what I’d be thinking … As posted above, your owner’s manual should tell you Honda’s suggested service schedule for your car, either that or the car’s computer will issues reminders on the in-car display. The dealership has an inherent conflict of interest and may be tempted to sell you something you don’t actually need, just because you happen to be there. Unless & until you ask an independent expert for their opinion. Suggest to focus on the tasks needed, and avoid agreeing to extra optional services they may offer. It avoids future issues whether the maintenance work was done correctly or used the correct materials, in the event a problem develops. The dealership is good place for this sort of thing imo.
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