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    Does my car need a "special tool" just to change the fuel filter? (2008, 2.2L, Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec)

    Hello Does my car need a "special tool" just to change the fuel filter? Background My new (to me) local garage just did a major serviced my 2.2L Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008) last week. The one thing that they failed to do was change the fuel filter. They claim that it "requires a special...
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    Best oil for Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008)?

    Yes, I was about to try that, but have Lube Tech failed to reply to my email in time, so now it's now too late for my service. :(:rolleyes: So I'll just have to take whatever the garage can get their hands on (must be grade 0w30 obviously though...) J
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    Best oil for Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008)?

    To get clear, the options are: Option A): "Optima LSH 0w30 Fully Synthetic Low Saps Engine Oil Honda ACEA C2, API SN/CF" https://www.lubetechshop.co.uk/product/optima-lsh-0w30-fully-synthetic-low-saps-engine-oil-honda-acea-c2-api-sn-cf/ 20L = £111.95 5L = £33.45 OR Option B): "Optima C3 LS...
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    Best oil for Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008)?

    Hmmm... The tricky thing is where can one buy 6 litres?! But to get clear, your view (and your experience) is that there is nothing very special about EXOL Optima engine oil, yes? A
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    Best oil for Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008)?

    A) New problem: Volume! Apparently the engine takes 5.5 litres (or is it 6.5?). It seems that the Optima 0w30 C2 or C3 both only seem to be available as 5L (slightly too small) or 20L (too large) sizes. And the problem is that I don't have any easy way to store surplus oil! B) DPF Truth to...
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    Best oil for Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008)?

    Thanks, F6HAD. So the oil needs to be "0w30" either way. But what's the advantage of C2 over C3? J
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    Best oil for Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008)?

    Hello Is the best recommended oil for a Honda Accord Ex I-Dtec (2008) still "EXOL - Optima LSH 0w30" ? Many thanks Alec
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    Can you recommend a large, safe, weatherproof "Roof Box" for Honda Accord Estate (8th Gen)?

    Yes, I have now bought A) KAMEI Husky 510 matt black DuoLift roof box, KM448 (K) B) CRUZ (35) 128cm aluminium bars (2) Airo DARK R 128, 925-795 The roof box broadly excellent. Really convenient that it can open on both sides. Also good (crucial!) to have the internal straps to hold stuff...
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    Can you recommend a large, safe, weatherproof "Roof Box" for Honda Accord Estate (8th Gen)?

    TBH, I don't really know what I'm going to put into it, as I shall be moving house & semi-"of no fixed abode". So the larger the better. It would be nice if was reasonably smart-looking & reasonably aerodynamic/quiet. I think I prefer a matt/silk finish rather high gloss. But I don't want to...
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    Can you recommend a large, safe, weatherproof "Roof Box" for Honda Accord Estate (8th Gen)?

    Hello Do you have any recommendations for large Roof Boxes (i.e. container that sits on your roof rails), for a Honda Accord - 8th Generation estate? Must be safe and if possible keep out the rain and be lockable. Being reasonably aerodynamic too would be a nice bonus... Many thanks J
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    How (the heck) do I change my clock to Summer Time? (I have satnav version)

    AUGUST!! But we're only in May. (Excuse me while my jaw hits the floor) My car is 13 years old. It is a "2.2 i-DTEC EX 5d" first registered in Dec 2008. Are we seriously expecting Honda to produce a software patch for such an old car? Cheers J
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    How (the heck) do I change my clock to Summer Time? (I have satnav version)

    Hello How (the heck) do I change my the time on my clock to Summer Time? I have satnav version The instructions say do go through the satnav menuing system... but I have done all that and nothing seem to change the time that my clock shows! J
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    Any recommendations for a quiet, long-lasting "all season" tyre?

    I have now replaced my rear tyres (with Performance 2s)... but I still have the droning noise! Nightmare. I have recently replace the rear brakes, so it can't be them. How can I get someone to test the wheel bearings? Do I need someone with a "rolling road"? Last time I got a garage...
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    Any recommendations for a quiet, long-lasting "all season" tyre?

    Interesting... Fwiw, I remember reading a review that claimed that Michelin Cross Climate tyres are quite "noisy". Meanwhile I am curious - couldn't one just buy the tyres and not fit them onto anything? If so, would it be okay to leave them outside as I have no garage and don't have much...
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    Any recommendations for a quiet, long-lasting "all season" tyre?

    In simple terms, it seems that you need a much softer grade of rubber for the winter/snow and although this means nice and quiet, it also means much faster wear. Yes, I was about to go for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres (which are an All Seasons type of tyre) but what my local...
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