How-to Tips and Videos
How to Change a Flat Tire
When you get a flat tire and don't know what to do; it can be scary. Here are 10 simple steps to guide you through how to change a flat tire.
1. Find a safe spot to pull over: Making sure you are on a flat surface, pull onto the shoulder as far as possible and put your vehicle in park with the emergency brake. Try getting off at the nearest exit if you're on a highway.
2. Turn on your hazard lights: Being a safe distance from oncoming vehicles, but visible with your hazard lights on will warn other drivers to avoid you.
3. Get the tools from your trunk (jack, wrench and spare tire): These will help you remove and change the flat tire. If you do not have these tools or need further assistance, don't hesitate to call our Honda Roadside Assistance: 1-800-465-PLUS (7587) .....
How to Check your Tire Pressure
You should be checking your tires at least every month to ensure you're getting the best performance. Inaccurate tire pressure can lead to a flat tire, uneven tire wear and cause poor mileage. Here are some simple steps on how to check your tire pressure:
1. Make sure the tires are cold: Check your tire pressure before you've driven anywhere or at least three hours after. This ensures that the air hasn't expanded from heat.
2. Check the standard cold tire inflation pressure: You can find this on the inside of the driver's door or in your owner's manual. The average vehicle is generally recommended to have a PSI (pounds per square inch) of 27 to 32. Larger vehicles tend to be around 45.
3. Unscrew the valve cap from the stem on the tire: This is found near the hubcap and is about 2-3 cm long .....
How to Check your Oil
You should be checking your oil's condition at least once a month to make sure it's not contaminated. Here are 10 simple steps on how to check your oil:
1. Turn off your engine
2. Open the hood of your vehicle
3. Find the dipstick: This is a measuring device located near your engine .....
How to Determine your Check Engine Light
Your car has a way of signaling to you something is wrong and one of them is your 'check engine' light. When this light comes on, it usually means you have to go to the repair shop but here are some tips to help determine what's wrong before making an appointment:
1. Check your gas cap: If your gas cap is loose, the pressure inside your gas tank is thrown off which sends an error message to the car's computer. By simply tightening it, this could turn off your check engine light.
2. Check under the hood: Look for any damages, mainly any frayed wires, leaking hoses or crack spark plugs; if you feel slight jolts while accelerating, it could mean your spark plugs are damaged or simply too old.
3. Check the code with a code reader: If you own this device, it can help you decipher the code stored in the memory of the car's computer from the moment it was triggered .....
How to Boost your Battery
Sometimes your battery loses it's ability to start whether it's because you left the headlights on all night by accident, or simply because it's too old. Here are 10 steps to guide you through boosting your dead battery:
1. Open the hood of the car and locate the battery: Most cars keep the battery near the front of the car on the right or left side.
2. Identify the positive and negative terminals: The positive terminal will be marked with a plus sign (+) and will usually have a red cable attached to it. The negative terminal will be marked with a negative sign (-) and will usually have a black cable attached to it.
3. Park the working car near the immobilized car: Try to get as close as possible, but never let the cars touch. It is best to have the working car in front of the disabled car, face to face but if you're in a position where this can't be done, park it side by side. Make sure everything is off in both cars .....