Car question

[Edge17]

Hey guys,

I drive a 2004 Honda Accord. While I was driving back from Ithaca, NY yesterday I noticed the 'Maintenance Required' indicator go on. Just wondering what this this is yelling about, and what are they 'Maintenance' things that it is looking for? I had the oil changed a little while ago, but I don't think they reset the indicator (I havn't been able to figure out how to reset it myself). Any ideas or quick things I can check out?

I hate to take it to a mechanic if its something I can look at myself.

edge

 

[OS]

there's a procedure in the manual for reseting the maint light if you are sure you had the oil changed recently.

 

[Caesar]

It turns on based on mileage on the car. There is a little key hole kindda thing there where you can put your car key in to reset it.

 

[Caesar]

Originally posted by: CaesaR
It turns on based on mileage on the car. There is a little key hole kindda thing there where you can put your car key in to reset it.

Edit: It has nothing to do with anything being wong in the car. Its just for scheduled maint.

 

[Edge17]

So I guess the Maintenance Indicator light is just yelling about oil changing then? The indicator doesn't monitor other things..?

 

[d3n]

Usually thats a separate 'check engine' indicator.
I think dealer maintenances are a rip off. Take your car to a good dealer for a strait up oil change and tire rotation. You'll get the same attention that comes with a scheduled service for much much cheaper. Plus you'll get a proper oil filer instead of the crap ones they put in at the quick lube places.

 

[Caesar]

Originally posted by: Edge17
So I guess the Maintenance Indicator light is just yelling about oil changing then? The indicator doesn't monitor other things..?

Nope. Its just to remind you of the scheduled maintenance (according to the manual).