When to Get Honda B1 Service

When to Get Honda B1 Service - Honda of College Hills

Thanks to the Honda Maintenance Minder system, you’ll never have to worry about staying on top of the maintenance services that your Honda vehicle needs to stay running at peak performance. The codes provided by this helpful system deliver an easy-to-understand notification that acts as a reminder for service or maintenance. If you’ve been wondering about exactly what’s involved with a Honda B1 service code, you’re in the right place! Our service team at Germain Honda of College Hills has assembled this helpful reference guide that covers the Honda B1 service along with what you can expect before you bring your vehicle in for service!


Honda B1 Service Explained

Honda Maintenance Minder

Honda Maintenance Minder

In a simple, streamlined fashion – the Honda Maintenance Minder codes provide valuable information related to the maintenance services that your Honda vehicle requires. Based on both time and mileage, the system calculates when these services are necessary. This code is listed as a single letter followed by a single number. The letter represents what is known as a “Main Item” while the number represents a “Sub Item”. In this example, we’ll explain what code B1 means.

B – Main Item that indicates that the engine oil needs to be replaced.

1 – Sub Item that indicates that the tires should be rotated. Inspections of various systems and components should also be completed which can vary based on your specific model. See your owner’s manual for additional details. Some of the most typical inspections include:

    Inspect front and rear brakes

  • Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
  • Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
  • Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots

  • Check steering linkage.
  • Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
  • Inspect suspension components

  • Check bolts for tightness.
  • Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
  • Inspect driveshaft boots

  • Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.

    Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines

  • Check master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leakage.
  • Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

  • Engine coolant
  • M/T fluid
  • CVT fluid
  • Clutch fluid
  • Brake fluid
  • Windshield washer fluid
  • Inspect exhaust system

  • Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
  • Inspect fuel lines and connections

  • Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts.


Trust Germain Honda of College Hills for Honda B1 Service

Honda Technician

If your vehicle calls for Honda B1 service, you can count on the team at the Germain Honda of College Hills Service Department. We’re proud to offer a fully modernized service center equipped with the latest tools, diagnostics, and equipment required to properly service your vehicle. Even better, you’ll experience the confidence that comes from knowing that your vehicle will receive attention from factory-certified Honda technicians using Genuine Honda parts and components. Whether it’s routine maintenance like B1 service or complex repairs and major service – you can trust the service experts right here at Germain Honda of College Hills.