Maintenance
Regularly maintaining your Honda
is the best way to protect your
investment. You will be rewarded
with safer, more economical,
trouble-free driving. This section
lists items that need to be
checked regularly and explains
how to check them. It also details
some simple maintenance tasks
you can do yourself. The
maintenance schedules for
normal and severe driving
conditions show you when these
things need to be done.
If you are interested in how to
perform more complex
maintenance on your Honda, you
can purchase the Service Manual.
See page
215
for information on
how to obtain a copy, or see your
Honda dealer.
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . .
121
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . .
123
Periodic Checks . . . . . . . . . . . .
125
Fluid Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . .
126
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
127
Checking Engine Oil . . . . .
127
Adding Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
127
Recommended Oil . . . . . . .
128
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
129
Changing the Oil
and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .
129
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132
Checking the Engine
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . .
132
Adding Engine Coolant . . .
132
Replacing Coolant . . . . . . .
133
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . .
136
Transmission Oil . . . . . . . . . . . .
137
Automatic Transmission .
137
5-Speed Manual
Transmission . . . . . . . . .
138
Brake and Clutch Fluid . . . . . .
138
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . .
139
Anti-Lock Brake System ..
139
Clutch System . . . . . . . . . . .
140
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
141
Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . . .
141
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
143
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
143
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .
143
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .
145
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
145
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . .
148
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . .
150
Engine Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
151
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
151
Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
151
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
153
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .
153
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . .
154
Replacing Tires
and Wheels . . . . . . . .
154
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . .
155
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . .
155
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . .
156
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . .
156
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
157
Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . . . .
157
Storing Your Car . . . . . . . . . . . .
164
Maintenance
