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 to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page
for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
......................
Maintenance Safety
.
246
.
Important Safety Precautions .
247
.................
Maintenance Schedule
.
248
...
Required Maintenance Record .
260
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks
.
265
..............................
Fluid Locations
.
266
......................................
Engine Oil
.
268
..................................
Adding Oil
.
268
....................
Recommended Oil
.
268
..............................
Synthetic Oil
.
269
....................................
Additives
.
270
.....
Changing the Oil and Filter
.
270
.............................
Cooling System
.
272
............
Adding Engine Coolant
.
272
.......
Replacing Engine Coolant
.
275
....................
Windshield Washers
.
279
.......................
Transmission Fluid
.
280
Automatic
.........................
Transmission
.
280
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission
.
283
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid
.
284
............................
Brake System
.
284
...........................
Clutch System
.
285
..............................
Power Steering
.
285
.....................
Air Cleaner Element
.
286
....................................
Hood Latch
.
289
....................................
Spark Plugs
.
289
..............................
Replacement
.
289
............................
Specifications
.
291
...........................................
Battery
.
294
.................................
Wiper Blades
.
297
..............
Air Conditioning System
.
299
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter
.
300
.......................................
Drive Belt
.
302
....................................
Timing Belt
.
302
...............................................
Tires
.
303
......................................
Inflation
.
303
..................................
Inspection
.
305
..............................
Maintenance
.
305
.............................
Tire Rotation
.
306
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels .
306
......................
Wheels and Tires
.
307
..........................
Winter Driving
.
308
.............................
Snow Tires
.
308
............................
Tire Chains
.
308
.............................................
Lights
.
310
........................
Replacing Bulbs
.
312
...........................
Storing Your Car
.
323
381
Maintenance
Maintenance
245