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Canadian Maintenance Guide

Not sure what your Honda Maintenance Minder™ code means? This Canadian Maintenance Guide explains how to read your Honda maintenance schedule, including codes like A1, B7, and 0, what service your vehicle requires, and when to take action to stay aligned with recommended maintenance intervals.

How Honda Maintenance Codes Work?

Your Honda is equipped with the Maintenance Minder™ system, which tracks your driving conditions and alerts you when service is required.

Instead of following a fixed mileage schedule, your vehicle displays a combination of letters and numbers to tell you exactly what maintenance is needed.

Here's how to read it:

1. Main Code (A, B, or 0)

This tells you the primary type of service required, such as an oil change or a full inspection.

2. Sub-Codes (numbers 1-9)

These appear alongside the main code and indicate additional services your vehicle needs at the same time.

3. Combined Codes

Most of the time, you'll see a combination of both. For example:

  • A1 = Oil change + tire rotation

  • B2 = Oil and filter change + air filter and cabin filter replacement

  • B7 = Full inspection + brake fluid service

These codes are designed to simplify maintenance by grouping services together, so you know exactly what to take care of during your visit.

Because the system is based on real driving conditions, the timing of these codes can vary depending on how and where you drive.

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Main Maintenance Codes

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Code A

Replace engine oil

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Code B

Replace engine oil and filter

Perform full inspection (brakes, suspension, fluids, exhaust, fuel system)

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Code 0

  (Newer Vehicles)

Replace engine oil and filter

Maintenance Sub-Codes Explained

In addition to the main code, your vehicle may display one or more sub-codes. These indicate additional services that should be completed during the same visit.

Rotate tires 

Typically occurs every 8,000-19,000 km

Replace engine air filter, Replace cabin air filter, & Inspect drive belt condition

Typically occurs every 40,000-49,000 km

Replace transmission fluid (automatic or manual, depending on vehicle)

Interval varies based on driving conditions and transmission type

Replace spark plugs, Inspect valve clearance, & Replace timing belt and inspect water pump (V6 models only)

Typically occurs around 160,000-169,000 km

Replace engine coolant

Typically first occurs around 175,000-184,000 km, then at regular intervals

Replace rear differential fluid (if equipped)

Typically first occurs around 15,000-24,000 km, then every ~50,000 km

Replace brake fluid (Brake fluid should be replaced every 3 years, regardless of mileage.) Required every 3 years regardless of mileage

Inspect or service components related to engine air intake or emissions systems

Typically occurs around 48,000 km

Perform additional system inspections as indicated by your vehicle

Typically occurs every 16,000-19,000 km

When Does Your Honda Need Service?

  • Maintenance is determined by the Maintenance Minder™ system
  • Service is based on driving conditions, not fixed mileage
  • Timing depends on:
    • driving habits
    • environment
    • load (e.g., towing)

Key guidelines:

  • Oil should be changed at least once every 12 months
  • Brake fluid should be replaced every 3 years

Download Maintenance Schedules

Download Canadian Maintenance Guide

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