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2020 Honda Accord maintenance schedule

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Full service timeline

MileageService itemsDetails
8k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic (Maintenance Minder A)
  • Inspect tire pressure and condition
  • Check all fluid levels
15k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic
  • Tire rotation (Maintenance Minder 1)
  • Inspect front and rear brakes
  • Inspect steering and suspension
  • Check and adjust tire pressure
23k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic
  • Replace cabin air filter (Maintenance Minder 4)
  • Inspect brake fluid condition and color
30k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace engine air filter (Maintenance Minder 5)
  • Inspect fuel system and vapor canister
  • Inspect exhaust system integrity
  • Inspect drive belts
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60k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace cabin air filter
  • Replace engine air filter
  • Replace brake fluid (DOT 3/4 — Honda recommends every 3 years)
  • Inspect spark plugs (iridium — 1.5T and 2.0T; inspect at 60k, replace at 90k)
  • Inspect CVT fluid (1.5T models) or 10-speed automatic fluid (2.0T models)
  • Inspect cooling system hoses and thermostat
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90k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace spark plugs — iridium (1.5T and 2.0T factory interval: 90k–100k)
  • Inspect serpentine drive belt condition and tension
  • Inspect coolant condition (Honda Blue Long Life Coolant type 2)
  • Inspect power steering fluid (EPS — inspect rack and fluid reservoir)
  • Inspect all CV joints and axle boots
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120k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace engine coolant (Honda Blue Long Life Coolant — first change 120k, then every 60k)
  • Replace CVT fluid — Honda HCF-2 (1.5T models; use only OEM fluid)
  • Replace 10-speed automatic transmission fluid — Honda DW-1 (2.0T models)
  • Replace serpentine drive belt if not already done
  • Full brake system flush and inspection
  • Inspect rear differential fluid if AWD
  • Inspect and service wheel bearings
  • Inspect all suspension bushings and ball joints
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