Oil Change, Substandard Filters, and Third Brake Light

For a scheduled oil change, filters, oil, and a drain plug sealing ring were ordered. However, oil filters of questionable quality were delivered twice from a-a.by and mg.by. First filter: Second filter: On the third attempt, filters and oil that fully matched the previous set’s weight and appearance were delivered. Statistics between changes: 5,691 km driven 153 engine hours 520 liters of AI-98 consumed 10.9 L/100km fuel efficiency Nearly 12 years in service, the third brake light bulb was replaced with an identical one.

Dirt Protection, Battery Cover, Cabin Filter

The vehicle was missing the battery box and the lower engine guard to complete its factory setup. The absence of the battery cover was likely due to the previous owners’ preference for a larger capacity battery. Since a catalog-standard Furukawa battery is currently installed, it’s feasible to revert to the original battery box. The lower engine guard was missing its metal part. A shield was transplanted from a donor guard.

Eliminating Screeching, Oil and Filter Replacement

After an extended period of inactivity, a brief screeching noise was observed upon the first engine start, mirroring symptoms discussed in similar cases here and here. At a specialized service center, the starter was cleaned, the bendix replaced and lubricated. As a preventative measure, the generator was overhauled due to occasional clicking noises when starting cold; a bearing was replaced. Since the last oil and filter change: 7,058 km driven 206 engine hours 700 liters of AI-98 fuel used Fuel efficiency at 10 L/100km Engine oil filter / Honda 15400RTA003 / 8 USD

Engine Compartment Cleaning and Leather Treatment

It’s been over a year since the last cleaning. The procedure was almost identical: Clean surfaces from sand, leaves, and bugs with a brush. Disconnect the battery. Wrap sensors, connectors, and the belt with plastic wrap. Protect eyes, nose, and hands. Apply Würth 0890.23 engine cleaning spray. Wait for 10 minutes. Rinse off the product with hot water using a high-pressure washer. Dry the area. Apply Würth 0893.15 corrosion protection spray.

Brake Pads Replacement and Vehicle Inspection

The previous brake pads lasted for 20,850 km, with an estimated 3-4 thousand km remaining before reaching critical wear. Notably, they produced a considerable amount of dust, wore down the disc by less than a millimeter, and emitted a squealing sound as an indication of the need for replacement. Despite a common trend in Belarus of skipping vehicle inspections: State duty / 75 USD Permit / 4 USD Technical inspection / 11 USD The CO and CH levels were approximately the same as the last inspection in 2017.

Fuel Filter Replacement

A routine replacement of the fuel filter was carried out. The rear seat cushion was preemptively removed to prevent damage to the hooks at the service station. Over four years and 59,203 km, the vehicle underwent 138 fuel fill-ups (128 at Gazpromneft stations and 10 at Belorusneft stations), with the filter processing 5,365 liters of AI-98 fuel. Photos were taken of the markings for comparison with the factory filter. Out of curiosity about the quality of Gazpromneft’s 98-octane fuel, the old filter was cut open.

Preventive Maintenance: Seals, Connections, Hinges, and Locks

Engaged in preventive treatment of seals, connections, hinges, and locks. Stainless Steel Cleaner and Paste Primarily acquired for household use, but also applied to all chrome details on the doors, front grille, door handles, and badges. The procedure involved wiping these parts with cloths dampened in the cleaner, followed by a similar application of the paste. Silicone Spray Used to maintain the elasticity of door, hood, and trunk seals, roof moldings, door sheaths/hoses, seat guides, seat belt anchor points, and their contact areas with the seats.

Oil and Air Filter Change

The recent service included an oil change and air filter replacement, with the oil level at the upper mark and no top-up needed between changes. The vehicle covered 5,595 km, utilized 520 liters of AI-98 fuel, resulting in fuel efficiency of 10.7 L/100km and 178 motor hours. Engine oil filter / Honda 15400RTA004 / 8 USD Drain plug sealing ring / Honda 94109-140-00 / 1 USD Engine oil / Honda Ultra Leo 0W20 (0821799974, 4L, Japan) / 47 USD

200,000 km service

The planning for the 200,000 km service revealed information about a recall campaign concerning the passenger airbag: www.honda.pl/cars/owners/airbag-recall.html The need for replacement was confirmed by the official dealer in Bialystok. The airbag inflator was ordered, and everything was prepared for the visit within five days. Before the replacement, the new airbag was shown, and afterward, the old inflator was displayed. Service Actions for the 200,000 km Maintenance: Valve adjustment / 44.

Error P0171: Fuel-Air Mixture Too Lean

The P0171 error code indicates that the fuel-air mixture in your Honda Accord (8th Generation) is too lean, meaning there’s too much air in the mix and not enough fuel. This issue can affect vehicle performance and emissions, and addressing it promptly is important to maintain engine health. The absence of accompanying error codes focuses the troubleshooting on fuel mixture issues directly. According to Honda’s troubleshooting guidelines for DTCs P0171 and P0172, and considering the conditions under which the measurements were taken (coolant temperature ~90°C, crankshaft RPM ~650, and transmission in Neutral), several factors were reviewed: