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Old 06-25-2007, 01:28 PM
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I've read things about having valves adjusted at 10k as a mandatory service? I don't see anything in the manual and everything I've read has been off the forums. You guys have any insight on why the valves are adjusted so early? For referance I have a MY06
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I didnt get mine adjusted till 30k. It is most likely a preventive measure.
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Its not recommended by Honda until 105k, but its not a bad idea to get it done earlier. I wouldn't do it as soon as 10k though, I'd waited until 36k and only 2 of the 16 needed adjustment (and they were close, so frankly I think it was a waste of money).
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Over here, they adjust the valves at 50.000km. When I was at the stealership a few weeks ago for the 35.000km maintenance, they said the next time they would adjust the valves!

I thought you were referring to the fact that you were gonna try to get the revs to 10.000
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Actually, the service manual says "do not adjust them unless they are noisy".
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i just had mine done at 4 years of age...about 28,000 miles, the engine is quieter adn smoother and perhaps i have a 5% increase in mpg, perhaps not. worth it? i guess so...
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As one poster noted service interval is 105k miles, so it is not necessary according to honda.

I have an MY06. I did mine at around 4k miles. The valves were all within spec, but that is a range, and they did range wildly within that spec among the various valves. I had them all set to the tight end of spec. Noticeable improvement in smoothness at idle and at hwy/fwy speeds. Increase in power from 2.2k-redline. Loss of power below 2k. Defineately worth it to me!
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Valve adjustments are pretty easy and fun to do. If you have a service manual, I recommend you give it a try. The access to valves are pretty easy on this car.

That way, you can set the valves to the tight side of the spec.
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Originally Posted by armeN,Jun 25 2007, 01:28 PM
I've read things about having valves adjusted at 10k as a mandatory service? I don't see anything in the manual and everything I've read has been off the forums. You guys have any insight on why the valves are adjusted so early? For referance I have a MY06
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