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HONDA NEWS
Honda Ties for Leading Automaker in Cars.com 2022 American-Made Index with Four Models in Top 10

Honda’s commitment to building* products in America was on display in the Cars.com 2022 American-Made Index® — with four Honda models in the top 10 and seven Honda and Acura models ranking among the top 20. 

Honda vehicles in the top 10 are the Alabama-made Honda Passport SUV, Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan and Pilot SUV. Three Ohio-made Acura models — the Acura flagship, fourth generation MDX SUV, RDX premium sport crossover and TLX premium sport sedan — placed 14th, 15th and 16th respectively.
  • Alabama-built Honda Passport, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Pilot in top 10
  • Ohio-built Acura MDX, RDX and TLX in top 20
  • More than two-thirds of Honda automobiles sold in the U.S. are made in America
All four of the Honda models in the top 10 —Passport, Ridgeline, Odyssey and Pilot — also were designed and developed by Honda engineers in the U.S. and are produced exclusively in Lincoln, Alabama. Moreover, the engines that power these vehicles also are built at Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant, with the transmissions produced nearby at Honda’s transmission plant in Tallapoosa, Georgia.
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FEATURED VEHICLE OFFER
2023 Honda HR-V 2WD LX

$250/MO
LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS
WITH $3499 DOWN

*2023 HR-V 2WD LX – MSRP: $24,895 – RZ1H3PEW. 36 month closed end lease. $3499 trade or cash down. First payment, $595 acquisition fee, taxes and DMV fees due at signing. $750 Lease Loyalty offer for customers that own a 2012 or newer Honda in the same household. 10,000 miles/year. $0.15 overage. To qualified buyers through AHFC. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excess wear/tear and up to $0.20/mi. over 10,000 miles/year. Dealer may affect actual payment. Offer expires 9/6/22.
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
── 10 YEARS ──
Isreal Burgado (Building Maintenance)
── 8 YEARS ──
Mike Morrill (Sales Manager)
── 5 YEARS ──
Jim Hunter (Finance Manager)

── 2 YEARS ──
Bree Young (BDC)
── 1 YEAR ──
Fred Bedet (Parts Counter)

SERVICE TIPS
Cabin Air (Dust and Pollen) Filter
What is it?
The cabin air filter, also called a dust and pollen filter, in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system helps keep pollen, dust, and airborne contaminates out of your vehicle’s passenger cabin. It filters both incoming and recirculated air.

What if I ignore it?
• Reduced air conditioner and heater air flow and performance
• Increased amount of airborne contaminants remain in the passenger cabin
• A filter not replaced at the recommended intervals may lead to mold growth and musty odors

What if I take care of it?
• Help optimize your vehicle's HVAC system performance
• Enjoy a continued comfortable breathing environment with fresh, filtered incoming and recirculated air

Why Honda Genuine Cabin Air (Dust and Pollen) Filter?
•They are engineered to deliver maximum filtration and system performance
• Meet strict Honda factory standards for performance, quality, and durability

Why service your vehicle at a Honda Dealership?
Warranty Coverage — Honda Genuine Replacement Parts purchased from a Honda dealership are covered for 1 year from the date of purchase, regardless of installation location. See your vehicle’s warranty materials for additional terms and conditions.

Value and Trust — Honda dealerships strive to offer the same things people choose a Honda vehicle for, including reliability, dependability, and value. The Parts and Service Department is committed to earning your loyalty every time you visit and helping you prolong the life of your vehicle.

Honda Professionals — Dealership Parts and Service personnel are trained professionals and are continually provided leading-edge customer service, process, and technical training. Combine that with up-to-date technical resources, specialized processes, and specific tools for your exact model and yea, and you've got the right people to help make maintaining your Honda as satisfying as owning it.
Brake Fluid
What is it?
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid that transfers and multiplies force from the master cylinder to the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. Brake fluid also lubricates brake system components.
Brake fluid is naturally hygroscopic, which means it attracts moisture from the air.

What if I ignore it?
• Over time, brake fluid loses its effectiveness, so that’s why Honda recommends purging and replacing all the brake fluid from the entire system every three years, or when indicated by Maintenance MinderTM sub item 7 on vehicles so equipped, to help ensure optimal braking performance
• Moisture absorbed by the brake fluid gradually lower the fluid’s boiling point and makes it more susceptible to bubble formation in the brake lines
• Bubbles inside the brake lines compress when braking and can result in a mushy (instead of firm) brake pedal feel
• Moisture also can affect metal parts in the braking system, causing corrosion and early wear

What if I take care of it?
• Help ensure optimal braking system performance
• Help prevent potential braking system damage and costly repairs
• Remove moisture before damage can occur
• Restore proper brake pedal feel

What are the benefits of Honda Genuine Brake Fluid?
• Formulation is exclusive to Honda specifications and not available under any other brand name
• Top-quality ingredients are designed to maintain effectiveness for the full period between recommends changes
• It’s the only recommended brake fluid for Honda vehicles
• Fully tested to be compatible with Honda brake system components
• Reduces the corrosive effects of moisture in the fluid
• Compatible with synthetic and rubber materials
• Minimal water absorption characteristics
• Reduces sediment formation in brake system
• Provides higher boiling and wet boiling point
• Excellent lubricating and stability performance under all conditions

Why service your vehicle at a Honda Dealership?
Value and Trust — Honda dealerships strive to offer the same things people choose a Honda vehicle for, including reliability, dependability, and value. The Parts and Service Department is committed to earning your loyalty every time you visit and helping you prolong the life of your vehicle.

Honda Professionals — Dealership Parts and Service personnel are trained professionals and are continually provided leading-edge customer service, process, and technical training. Combine that with up-to-date technical resources, specialized processes, and specific tools for your exact model and yea, and you've got the right people to help make maintaining your Honda as satisfying as owning it.
IT'S A BOY!
Congraulations to the Vitale family! Pictured here is Bonnie holding her great grandson!

Nicolo Alessandro Vitale
born 6/16/22 at 3:31am
8lbs 4oz
20 inches long
FOOD TRUCK RODEO NIGHT AT SEABREEZE

Some of Rochester's favorite Food Trucks will be at the park on July 12 from 4pm-8pm.
Bring the family to the park for dinner and enjoy all the rides & slides! Purchase a Food Truck Rodeo ticket for $29.99 when you use the promo code: FOODTRUCK. This ticket is valid at 4pm to enter the park. Tickets can ONLY be purchased online. *Food sold separately.

And this is a bonus visit for Season Passport holders - it won't cut into your 20 visits.

The following food trucks will be at the event: Meat the Press, Rob’s Kabob’s, The Meatball Truck Co., Macarollin, Kona Ice, Bay Vista, Chef’s, Eat Greek, and Roll’n Deep.
FEATURED RECIPE
Strawberry Pretzel Pie
Ingredients
4 cups miniature pretzels
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup boiling water
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2/3 cup whipped cream cheese
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Directions
1. Place pretzels in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add butter and sugar; pulse until combined. Reserve 1/3 cup pretzel mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Chop half the strawberries; slice remaining berries and reserve for topping. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Beat marshmallow creme, cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk into cooled gelatin mixture until blended. Gently fold in chopped strawberries and whipped cream. Pour into crust.
4. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4-6 hours. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form; spread over pie. Top with reserved strawberries and pretzel mixture.
Receipe credit: tasetofhome.com

26th Annual Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival
AUGUST 26TH - 28TH, 2022

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