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Replace engine oil and filter, perform a multi-point inspection, check and top off fluids, review fluid condition, and set tire pressures.
Includes car wash.
Honda Maintenance Minder service in Rochester, MN
When your Honda displays a service code, Tom Kadlec Honda can help you decode it, schedule the right maintenance, and keep your vehicle ready for the road ahead.
Code decoder
Most alerts combine a main letter with one or more numbers. The letter explains the main service, while the numbers add related maintenance items.
Replace engine oil and filter, perform a multi-point inspection, check and top off fluids, review fluid condition, and set tire pressures.
Includes car wash.Replace engine oil and filter, check and top off fluids, inspect front and rear brakes, and check parking brake adjustment.
Inspects: tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots, suspension components, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines including ABS, fluid levels and condition, exhaust system, and fuel lines and connections. Includes car wash.Rotate tires and check inflation and condition.
Optional: alignment every 2 years or 24,000 miles. Optional: wheel balance annually.Replace the dust and pollen filter, engine air filter, and inspect the drive belts.
Dusty conditions may require service at 15,000 miles.Replace transmission fluid.
AWD models may also require transfer fluid service.Service needs vary by engine.
4-cylinder: Adjust engine valves and install new spark plugs. 6-cylinder: Adjust engine valves, install new spark plugs, and replace the timing belt, drive belts, and water pump when applicable.Replace coolant.
Replace rear differential fluid on AWD vehicles.
Perform brake fluid exchange.
Replace the air cleaner element on select vehicles.
Simple service flow
Maintenance Minder is designed to make service timing easier.
We make the next step easier, too.
Write down the letter and number combination shown in your Honda information display.
Choose a time online and include your Maintenance Minder code in the appointment notes so our service team can prepare for your visit.
With Service eApproval, you can review recommendations and approve or decline work from your phone.
Why Tom Kadlec Honda
Our Rochester service center helps you stay on top of routine maintenance with online scheduling and convenient digital approvals.
Work with a team that understands Honda maintenance needs and model-specific service recommendations.
When parts are needed, our service and parts teams can help keep your Honda equipped with the right components.
Review recommended work from your phone with Service eApproval before moving forward.
Visit Tom Kadlec Honda at 3333 Wilder Rd NW in Rochester for Honda service, parts, and maintenance support.
Maintenance Minder questions
No. Maintenance Minder is a routine service reminder that helps identify upcoming maintenance needs. A check engine light is a separate warning indicator and should be diagnosed promptly.
Yes, it is a good idea to schedule service once your Honda displays a Maintenance Minder alert. Bring the code with you so the service team can confirm the recommended maintenance for your specific vehicle.
Code 8 generally means the air cleaner element should be replaced on select vehicles. Confirm recommendations for your specific Honda model with your owner’s manual or service advisor.
After the recommended service is completed, our service team can reset the Maintenance Minder so your Honda can continue tracking future maintenance needs.
Each number represents an additional maintenance item. For example, B12 means the B service plus sub-code 1 and sub-code 2.
No. Honda notes that not every vehicle has the same sub-item codes. Your owner’s manual, owner’s guide, or Tom Kadlec Honda service advisor should be used to confirm the right maintenance for your model and year.
Schedule Honda service in Rochester or call Tom Kadlec Honda with questions about the code on your dash.