Honda Maintenance Minder

 Honda Maintenance Minder


    Most Honda vehicles 2006 and newer are equipped with the "Honda Maintenance Minder" system this maintenance system alerts the driver when maintenance services are due.  When service is due the "wrench light" will come on at 15% oil life, which at that time it's recommended that you schedule an appointment with your preferred  "auto service shop"  keep in mind even if your vehicle is new or still within warranty you are not required to have your vehicle serviced at the "Honda Dealer", if any dealership states that you have to service your vehicle at the "Honda Dealer" they are breaking a Federal Law, this is all thanks to the "Magnuson-Moss Act" .

Maintenance codes

  • A  Replace engine oil & filter
  • B  Replace engine oil & filter, rotate tires
  • 1  Rotate tires, perform multi point inspection
  • 2  Replace engine air filter, replace cabin air filter, perform multi point inspection.
  • 3  Replace transmission fluid
  • 4  Perform timing belt service , replace spark plugs, perform multi point inspection.
  • 5  Replace engine coolant
  • 6  Replace differential fluids (AWD vehicles only)
  • 7  Replace brake fluid.
*Some models will not display service "7" on those models brake fluid is recommended to be replaced every 36 months regardless of mileage. 

How does the "Maintenance Minder" work?

    The Maintenance Minder provides continuous information regarding the remaining oil life of the vehicle. To view the oil life % just press the Select/Reset knob on the information display to view your oil use progression. To return to the odometer just press the Select/Reset knob.  When the on-board computer determines the vehicle has reached 15% remaining oil life it will illuminate the Maintenance Minder Light, which on most models is a wrench light and also display any sub codes, if B1 is displayed that means it's due for "Replace engine oil & filter, tire rotation and multi point inspection.  




Where to go for Service

    Now that we have a great understanding of how the system works, it's time to find a service center, and you might be asking "there's literally a shop on every corner in my town" or "I have multiple Honda dealers in my town" My suggestion would be to find a local family owned and operated service center that you are comfortable with.  Some of the traits that I would look for include:  A well lit business, with a clean environment, employees in uniform or company gear, Google reviews.  A huge plus would be if they specialized in your make of vehicle.  The dealership is always an option as well.  I have listed below a host of independent service centers with an outstanding reputation in different areas of the country, and also a direct link if you needed to find a Honda dealer. 

Independent Service Facilities



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