Maintenance
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools
required to perform more complex
maintenance tasks on your Honda,
you may want to purchase the
Service Manual. See page
257
for
information on how to obtain a copy,
or see your Honda dealer.
Maintenance Safety.......................
154
Important Safety Precautions..
155
Maintenance Schedule..................
156
Maintenance Record.....................
160
Owner Maintenance Checks........
162
Fluid Locations...............................
163
Engine Oil.......................................
164
Adding Oil...................................
164
Recommended Oil.....................
164
Synthetic Oil...............................
166
Additives.....................................
166
Changing the Oil and Filter......
166
Cooling System..............................
168
Adding Engine Coolant.............
168
Replacing Engine Coolant........
170
Windshield Washers.....................
173
Transmission Fluid........................
174
Automatic
Transmission..........................
174
5-speed Manual
Transmission..........................
175
Brake and Clutch Fluid.................
175
Brake Fluid.................................
176
Brake System.............................
176
Anti-lock Brake System............
176
Clutch System............................
177
Power Steering...............................
177
Air Cleaner Element......................
178
Spark Plugs.....................................
180
Replacement...............................
180
Specifications.............................
181
Battery............................................
182
Windshield Wipers........................
185
Air Conditioning System...............
187
Drive Belts.....................................
188
Timing Belt.....................................
188
Tires................................................
189
Inflation......................................
189
Inspection...................................
190
Maintenance...............................
191
Tire Rotation..............................
192
Replacing Tires and Wheels ....
192
Wheels and Tires.......................
193
Winter Driving...........................
193
Snow Tires..............................
194
Tire Chains.............................
194
Lights..............................................
195
Replacing Bulbs.........................
195
Storing Your Car............................
205
Maintenance