I turned over 14,000 miles on my Fit last night.

I did my first oil change at 7,2xx miles, when the maintenance minder thingy told me that my oil was down to 15%.

I checked last night and I'm still at 30% oil life.

My question is, when does it tell you to rotate the tires? Does it automatically go to "B" service instead of "A" service?


Thanks.

 

every other oil change

 

I believe A1 is still the code for rotating tires, no matter how many tire rotations you get. One of the sales managers gave me a "decoder ring" sheet of all the Honda maintenance codes and what they mean, so if the A1 code isn't on your Fit, it's probably not time for another tire rotation.

 

Can you post a copy of this "decoder ring"?

 

It's in your owners manual!

 

This is in my manual:

Maintenance Main Items
A. Replace engine oil

B. Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Inspect front and rear brakes
- Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
- Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
- Suspension components
- Driveshaft boots
- Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
- All fluid levels and condition of fluids
- Exhaust system
- Fuel lines and connections

Maintenance Sub Items
1. Rotate tires

2. Replace air cleaner element
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
- Replace dust and pollen filter
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
- Inspect drive belt

3. Replace transmission fluid
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the maintenance minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (automatic transmission)

4. Replace spark plugs
- Inspect valve clearance

5. Replace engine coolant

 

Heh, I noticed that after she gave it to me, but for some reason, it was easier to understand what it meant on the sheet. I was confused when I read it in the manual. I probably just needed to read it again for the meaning of the "code" to "click" in my head.

 

David et al:

Just did 15K service on mine. A 1 was the code at 30%, so oil change and tire rotation. No mention of air filter (2) but the manual says to change at 15K only in dusty environments....mine was dirty enough.

Earlier changes were at 5K and 10K by the dealer, but I wanted to do this one myself and do a few other things. I did a tire rotation before at about 7.5K. I also did the air filter element, wiper blade inserts and changed the (manual) gearbox oil. Easy trick on that, go through the offiside wheel well, take the wheel off, clear shot to the fill plug with your pump up oil can and about 16" of 1/4" fuel hose.