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2008 Honda Accord — what changed after 100k miles? — Salt Lake City owner

HighwayCommuter400Community StarterSep 4, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LSalt Lake City
2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 208,500 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started needing attention after this mileage for other owners? I am trying not to assume the first explanation I see online.
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CommuterHunter375Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In Salt Lake City, dedicated winters on the 2008 Honda Accord paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. That's where I'd start. On “what changed after 100k miles? — salt,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
RotorMilesCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2008 Honda Accord. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2008 Honda Accord in Salt Lake City with 208,500 miles. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
HighwayCommuter400Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2008 Honda Accord. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
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