Honda Fit Service & Repair
A+ Japanese Auto Repair has been servicing and repairing this reliable compact vehicle since it arrived in the United States in 2006. We have most parts in stock and are able to service your vehicle today. The Honda Fit has seen many changes over the years. When it comes to repairing the Honda Fit A+ Japanese Auto Repair is known as the Bay Area's Experts. If you have any repair needs contact us or set up an appointment today.
Honda Fit - The Name:
The Honda Fit debuted in June 2001 in Japan and immediately became a big hit. By December 2001, it had outsold the Toyota Corolla, and ranked first in sales for nine out of twelve months in 2002. Honda originally intended to name the car "Fitta," but shortened the name in some markets, and renamed it completely in others, upon discovering that in several Nordic languages, “fitta” is a popular and vulgar slang word for female genitalia.
Honda Fit - Fuel Efficiency:
Introduced a few years ago just as gas prices were beginning to race skyward, the Honda Fit now looks like a happy little piece of automotive prophecy. A subcompact four-door hatchback, the Honda Fit has earned praise for its world-class engineering and design, and it has definitely found its niche with consumers, particularly with the arrival of the second-generation model. The Fit is Honda's smallest automotive product, but it nearly matches the total passenger space of the larger Civic sedan.
Honda Fit & A+ Japanese Auto Repair:
A production model for the United States and Canada was introduced in January, 2006 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The car was released in Canada and in the U.S. in April, 2006 as a 2007 model year car. Since then, the Fit has been the quintessential Honda: fun to drive, astonishingly versatile and made well enough to make you forget that you were driving one of the least expensive cars on the road. If it turns out you need a professional to repair your vehicle, please contact us. At A+ Japanese Auto Repair, we look forward to providing the highest level of automotive service and customer satisfaction. Our technicians have become experts at diagnosing, repairing, and servicing Honda Fit Vehicles.
Honda Fit Repair & service
The manufacturer suggests checking the following items at the specified intervals to keep your Fit performing at its best:
- Engine oil and coolant levels – Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
- Windshield washer fluid – Check the reservoir monthly. If weather conditions cause you to use the washer more frequently, check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel.
- Tires – Check the tire pressure monthly and examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
- Lights – Check the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly.
- Even the most well maintained automobile occasionally needs professional help. A+ Japanese Auto Repair has been servicing and repairing this reliable compact SUV since 1997, and we are known as the Bay Area’s experts.
HONDA Fit: Factory Service Schedule
(This is a guide - depending on your driving style, conditions where you drive, model year, towing etc... your individual service schedule on your Honda Fit will vary from this schedule)
Honda Fit: 5000 MILES, OR 6 MONTHS
Engine Oil and Oil filter change service
Check and reset tire pressures
Check and inspect all fluid levels and conditions
Perform visual comprehensive vehicle inspection
Honda Fit: 15000 MILES, 24000 KM, OR 12 MONTHS (1 YEAR)
Replace air cleaner element (30,000 except in dusty conditions)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Honda Fit: 30000 MILES, 48000 KM, OR 24 MONTHS (2 YEARS)
Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Inspect valve clearance [at 30000 miles (48000 km) only]
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Honda Fit: 45000 MILES, 72000 KM, OR 36 MONTHS (3 YEARS)
Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Honda Fit: 60000 MILES, 96000 KM, OR 48 MONTHS (4 YEARS)
Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Honda Fit: 75000 MILES, 120000 KM, OR 60 MONTHS (5 YEARS)
Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace engine coolant
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Honda Fit: 90000 MILES, 144000 KM, OR 72 MONTHS (6 YEARS)
Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Honda Fit: 105000 MILES, 168000 KM, OR 84 MONTHS (7 YEARS)
Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Honda Fit: 120000 MILES, 192000 KM, OR 96 MONTHS (8 YEARS)
Replace air cleaner element (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT/CVT)
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate locks and hinges
Clean antenna mast
Other
Replace engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (6000 km) or 6 months
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Inspect front and rear brakes every 75000 miles (12000 km) or 6 months
Rotate tires every 7500 miles (12000 km)
Inspect Supplemental Restraint System 10 years after production
Also:
Visually inspect the following items every 7500 miles (12000 km) or 6 months:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Visually inspect the following items every 15000 miles, 42000 km, or 12 months (1 year):
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls
Vehicle underbody
OWNER MAINTENANCE CHECKS: Honda Fit
You should check the following items at the specified intervals.
- Engine oil level - Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
- Engine coolant level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank.
- Windshield washer fluid - Check the level in the reservoir monthly. If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently, check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel.
- Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
- Lights - Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly.