Maintenance - Honda 1996 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual

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
information on how to obtain a copy,
or see your Honda dealer.
Maintenance Safety.......................
Important Safety Precautions..
Maintenance Schedule..................
Maintenance Record.....................
Periodic Checks.............................
Fluid Locations...............................
Engine Oil.......................................
Checking Engine Oil.................
Adding Oil...................................
Recommended Oil.....................
Synthetic Oil...............................
Additives.....................................
Oil and Filter Changes..............
Cooling System..............................
Checking the Engine Coolant
Level........................................135
Adding Engine Coolant.............
Replacing Engine Coolant........
Windshield Washers.....................
219 for
Transmission Fluid........................
Automatic
Transmission..........................
5-speed Manual
Transmission..........................
Brake and Clutch Fluid.................
Brake System.............................
120 Clutch System............................
Power Steering...............................
121
Air Cleaner.....................................
122
126 Spark Plugs.....................................
128 Replacement...............................
129 Specifications.............................
130 Battery............................................
Windshield Wipers........................
130
Air Conditioning.............................
130
131 Drive Belts......................................
132 Tires................................................
132 Inflation.......................................
132 Recommended Tire Pressures
for Normal Driving............
135
Inspection...................................

Maintenance...............................

Tire Rotation..............................
135
Replacing Tires and Wheels ....
137
Wheels and Tires.......................
140
Winter Driving...........................
141
Snow Tires..............................
141 Tire Chains.............................
Lights..............................................
Headlight Aiming......................
142
Replacing Bulbs.........................
142
Storing Your Car............................
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