2003 Honda Accord 4 cylender Valves need to be Adjusted every 15,000 miles?

My dealer told me (at my last recall) that @ 15,000 my Valves need to
be Adj.. and it would cost about $140.00
does this sound right?
This is my first Honda and I want to do the right thing.
Thanks, Todd

 

Umm.. no. Valves normally do not need to be adjusted, but check your
owner's manual just to be sure. If there is something wrong with the valves
that they need to be adjusted, then this should be fixed free of charge to
you as you're still under warranty I'm presuming.

Cheers,

Pete

 

Unless you are racing or the valve train is noisy, adjustment of valves
with solid lifters can wait till 100,000 miles. (in MY OPINION)

 

I have owned 4 Accords, 2 CRV's, 4 Civis and never did I have to put a
penny down during the warranty period.

Adjusting valves at every 15k, dealer is trying every way to make
money with service.

Our 1992 civic has 200,000 kilometers nad the valves have never been
adjusted.

D.Martin

 

My '92 Accord has 215K and I have checked the valve clearances at 100K
and 200K. They needed no adjustment either time. bob

 

The service manual states that valves should be checked at 110,000 miles
under normal or severe service conditions unless they are noisy. I do not
have the owner's manual at hand, but I think it is the same. Dealer seems
to be attempting a revenue enhancement ploy and I would consider his future
service advice to be suspect. I had similar issues with a Volvo dealer, as
the service department is usually a cash cow for them. The cost seems about
right for $70 to $90 per hour labor rate from what I read in the service
manual, but it probably unecessary.

Check your manual and have just those items serviced that are in the manual.
Even under severe conditions, all the maintanence is just inspection and
fluid changes up to 110,000 miles

By the way, you do not have to have a delaer service your Accord to keep the
warrantee in effect; just make sure you follow the manual's requirements and
keep receipts.

Dave, '03 Accord 4 manual

 

What did you check them with, a yard stick?

 

Hi,

I got 288K on my 91 Civic ; I believe the valves were adjusted at 120K mile
service (1st time dealer service - I basically changed the fluids until that
time) and I think around 200K when I changed the 2nd timing belt (w/a local
Honda Acura shop - not a dealer...some guy who started his own repair shop
who worked at a local dealership).

So, NO ABSOLUTELY NO....you don't need valves done at 15K that
RIDICULOUS...who's this dealer....you need to complain to the local Honda
rep.

 

oh...that reminds me...i think i'd better change the 3rd timing
belt....LOL...my 2 teenage daughters drive it now...i think they abuse the
stereo more than the car...288K miles...WOW..these Civics go for ever..

 

Not called for under the service schedule. This is either 1) a scam to
get money from you, or 2) a warranty issue that should be covered. I
suspect the former. But either way, the dealer is not being straight
with you. I'd look around for another dealer / service option as I'd
now be suspicious of anything they suggested. (I'd also consider
reporting this to Honda.)

 

I know the newer Hondas specify differently, but up until 94 you were
supposed to adjust the valves every 15k. That may be a little too often....
but I have never seen a Honda that I checked the valve lash (properly) that
didn't have loose intake valves and tight exhaust valves.... so if people
are saying they have early 90's Honda (or before) that have 200,000 miles on
them and the valves are magically perfect... they need to learn how to check
them.

 

I agree with the other posters. Honda should pay for the repair if the
valves need adjusting since your car is under warranty. If they expect you
to pay--it seems to me to be an attempt to rip you off. You may want to
take it to another Honda Dealership and discuss the situation with the
service manager. He may be able to answer any questions you have and may
even check your car for free since it's under warranty.

 

Think what you like. It's a free country. I've been working on
automotive and aircraft engines for thirty years. I'm pretty sure I know
what I'm doing. bob

 

i had a rover 620 2.0 16v (= euro accord) running on lpg
at 220k km it needs a new cylinderhead
during that periode every 20 k km the valves need checking

marcel

 

unfortunately it was the service manager who told me :-(
Todd
P.S. thanks for everyones input it helped me out alot.