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
247
for
information on how to obtain a copy,
or see your Honda dealer.
Maintenance Safety.......................
134
Important Safety Precautions..
135
Maintenance Schedule..................
136
Maintenance Record.....................
140
Periodic Checks.............................
142
Fluid Locations...............................
143
Engine Oil.......................................
145
Checking Engine Oil.................
145
Adding Oil...................................
146
Recommended Oil.....................
146
Synthetic Oil...............................
148
Additives.....................................
148
Oil and Filter Changes..............
148
Cooling System..............................
151
Checking the Engine Coolant
Level........................................
151
Adding Engine Coolant.............
152
Replacing Engine Coolant........
153
Windshield Washers.....................
158
Transmission Fluid........................
159
Automatic
Transmission..........................
159
5-speed Manual
Transmission..........................
161
Brake and Clutch Fluid.................
161
Brake System.............................
162
Anti-lock Brake System............
162
Clutch System............................
163
Power Steering...............................
163
Air Cleaner.....................................
164
Spark Plugs.....................................
167
Replacement...............................
167
Specification...............................
168
Battery............................................
171
Windshield Wipers........................
174
Air Conditioning.............................
176
Drive Belts......................................
177
Tires................................................
177
Inflation.......................................
178
Inspection...................................
179
Maintenance...............................
179
Tire Rotation..............................
180
Replacing Tires and Wheels ....
180
Wheels and Tires.......................
181
Winter Driving...........................
181
Snow Tires..............................
182
Tire Chains.............................
182
Lights..............................................
183
Replacing Bulbs.........................
183
Storing Your Car............................
194
Maintenance