The Honda B1 service light is a reminder to schedule routine maintenance with a local Honda dealership or service center. It’s a part of the Honda Maintenance Minder system that factors in your miles and time to determine when you need certain services.
The B1 service light tells you to get an oil change and filter replacement along with a mechanical inspection. It also alerts you to rotate your tires.
Engine Oil Change
The engine oil change is an important part of your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. It helps keep your Honda running in a safe and efficient manner by lubricating the many moving parts inside it.
When your engine needs an oil change, your Mercer mechanic will remove the old oil and replace it with new. They will also check for contaminants that could affect the operation of your car.
Your car’s maintenance reminder system, known as the Maintenance Minder, will alert you when it’s time to service your vehicle. It will use information on how your vehicle is used (such as trip duration, distance driven and engine speed) to determine when it’s time for your next service.
When you see the B1 code, it means that you need an oil change and an oil filter replacement. In addition, your tire rotations may need to be done as well.
Brake Inspection
Your brakes are an important part of your vehicle’s safety features, so it’s critical that you keep them in good condition. When you bring your Honda in for a routine maintenance check, you can trust that our team will thoroughly inspect your brake system.
Our technicians will start by examining your brake fluid level and quality. Over time, brake fluid can lose its anti-corrosion and lubricant properties, reducing the strength of your brakes.
Then, our team will examine your master cylinder, power booster, brake lines, vacuum hose and combination valve to make sure everything is working properly. Finally, they’ll look at your calipers to make sure the slides aren’t rusted or that they’re leaking fluids.
Then, our technicians will examine your rear brake drums to look for hard spots and cracks. This is particularly important because the rear brakes on your Honda Civic typically wear down faster than the front ones.
Tire Rotation
Tire rotation is a crucial vehicle maintenance service that should be taken seriously by all drivers. It helps distribute tread wear more evenly and improves performance, traction, and fuel economy.
It keeps the tread on all four tires even, which is important for safe and balanced handling of your Honda. It also ensures that all of your tires have the proper air pressure, so you can get better mileage and save money on gas.
The tire rotation process includes moving the front and rear tires on a specific pattern. This can be a rearward cross pattern, an x-pattern, or a forward cross pattern.
When rotating your tires, be sure to check for damage, tire air pressure, rebalance, and inspect the tire for wear. You should also have your lug nuts tightened to manufacturer standards.
Tires are the only parts of your car that touch the ground, so it’s vital to keep them in good condition. Regular tire rotation ensures more uniform tread wear and a longer lifespan for your tires.
Maintenance Minder System Inspection
The maintenance minder system is a great way for Honda drivers to keep their vehicles in top shape. Unlike traditional mileage-based service intervals, this system uses information from the engine’s operating conditions to determine when a car needs regular maintenance.
The system is easy to use and provides continuous information about your vehicle’s oil life, letting you know how much time is left before it’s time for an oil change or other service. When your car reaches 15% of its oil life, it will turn on the Honda maintenance minder light for you to alert you to the need for a service.
The maintenance minder system also allows you to set maintenance reminders so that you don’t forget when your next service is due. For example, you can set a reminder for when it’s time to have your tires rotated. Moreover, the system will adjust your service schedule to match the engine oil’s remaining life.