Scott Honda of West Chester

Honda Maintenance & Repair Service

Understanding the Yellow Wrench Icon

Honda maintenance and repair service center at Scott Honda of West Chester makes it easy to keep your vehicle safe and operating at peak performance on the road. Did you know your Honda is equipped with a maintenance minder system to help you know when it's time for the recommended regular maintenance, and the most common symbol to appear on your dash  the yellow wrench  is part of that reminder system.

We're called all the time with this question, "What does the little yellow wrench mean?"

If the yellow wrench icon appears on your Honda's dashboard, it is a notification of an upcoming recommended service interval. By 2007, all new Honda models were equipped with a maintenance minder system to take the guesswork out of servicing your vehicle. It uses sensor readings, as well as mileage, driving conditions and other factors to calculate when an oil change or service needs to be performed.

This monitoring system automatically reads sensors to alert Honda owners of a recommended factory maintenance schedule. The maintenance minder system protects your vehicle because it:

  • Preserves warranty coverage
  • Keeps your Honda running in peak performance
  • Helps avoid unexpected and costly repairs
  • Indicates Service according to Honda Maintenance Schedule

Having your vehicle's maintenance, service and repairs done at Scott Honda ensures that factory-trained technicians will use Genuine Honda Parts to complete the job.

Note: The Honda maintenance minder oil percentage is an indication of oil LIFE, not the actual oil LEVEL.

Check out Scott Honda Express Service page to see which maintenance services can be done conveniently, without an appointment.

Or, you may make a service appointment online today. We invite you to call Scott Honda Service at: 610-738-1111 to ask any questions.

Watch this video to learn more about how your maintenance minder system works, Honda maintenance schedule, and how to read the recommended maintenance codes: