Review Honda Accord 2007 – EX V6 6-Speed

The Honda Accord, 2007 model has reduced weight, especially at the rear where the full-width taillight decorate the ’03-‘05 models. A center stop light mounted in the rear window gives way to separate LED taillights mounted at the rear edge of the trunk. Minor revisions are also in the grille and front bumper. One difference of the 6-Speed from other V6 models is its 17-inch alloy wheels.

The EX trim is given an upscale specification by Accord’s interior design, leather upholstery, and navigation system. Ambience is further improved by the 6-Speed’s good soundproofing. The “carbon fiber-look” trim around the window of all 6-Speeds lifts on the doors and on the instrument panel and console give it a fitted sporty look.

Interior details include interior door panels scooped to further improve elbow room. Easy to see in all lights are the bright, back-lit instruments. For perfect driving position, heated, power-adjustable seats and a steering wheel manually-adjustable for both tilt and reach are available. Additional light is provided by a tilt-and-slide glass sunroof. Storage pockets with bottle holders are on all doors. The navigation system controls audio and the climate system through the touch screen at the top of the center stack. The interface is simple and has voice control. Aside from a huge trunk, the rear seat also has plenty of room.

Many useful interior storage spaces are found inside the car. A dual-layer console box/armrest with a power point in the lower section and a cord pass-through to the top for phone charging and a very useful storage box at the bottom of the center stack are just few of the examples.

All Honda Accords have safety features like dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags with a passenger-side occupant detection system, side curtain airbags, daytime running lights, and antilock brakes, which, in V6 models, are four-wheel discs. Vehicle Stability Assist is standard on all V6 models. The Accord receives a five-star frontal impact rating from the U.S. Government and a “Best Pick’ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Excellent ride and handling is provided by 17-inch alloy wheels and low-profile, 50-series tires last year. V6 Accords got firmer Honda shock so smooth sailing ride is provided by the vehicle. Changes were not massive, but they result in improved steering response, from the shorter tire sidewalls, and an added improvement in suspension control. Comfort is assured with a more European suspension tuning.

Honda’s VTEC variable valve timing system gives the Accord V6 good low- and mid-range power. But the engine still likes to rev from the 5000-rpm torque peak, where 211 lb-ft are produced. Peak horsepower (244) is at 6250 rpm. Shift action is quick and smooth, thus adds enjoyment. Unlike many expensive sports sedans, the Accord V6 uses regular unleaded gasoline, not premium. EPA fuel economy is 21mpg in city and 30 along the highway.

Dead Vehicle Battery – Recharge To Make Car Run

Recharging a car battery is not quite the same as leaving your cell phone on charge overnight while you sleep. We are dealing with bigger levels of power here, and as a result you need to pay a bit more attention. Your best bet is to have ready a 5 amp car battery charger – any more powerful than this is best left to a qualified mechanic. Using this, it will take about eight hours to charge your battery back up – so if you have somewhere you need to be and no alternative means of conveyance, you will need to fork out for someone to tow the car to a place where it can be charged quickly and fully.

Making sure that everything in the engine is clean will help you a great deal when you are trying to make a car run. Under the bonnet of a car there is a lot going on – a cleaner engine will allow it to operate more like it should. The same goes for the battery. Check the terminals. Sometimes these have a build-up of white powder which adversely affects the transfer of power from the battery to the starter. The best way to clean this is to use a wet rag and baking soda. Depending on the reasons for your lack of battery power, the best way of fixing it will vary quite considerably. If current is leaking from the battery it could be for a number of reasons.

Something as simple as leaving a door unclosed when you come in from the car can cause the battery to be running without gaining the extra charge from the car itself. Remedying this problem is quite simple. If it keeps draining even when you are observing good housekeeping procedures, then the chances are that the battery itself is worn out. Recharging in this case can only be a temporary measure and eventually you will need to buy a new one. Keeping a constant eye on how a battery is performing will alert you to where the problem is and whether it needs replacing. In cases where you cannot identify the problem yourself, the best bet is to take it to a mechanic.