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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 to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page
345
for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety.......................
Important Safety Precautions
Maintenance Schedule..................
Maintenance Record.....................
Owner Maintenance Checks........
Fluid Locations...............................
Engine Oil.......................................
Adding Oil...................................
Recommended Oil.....................
Synthetic Oil...............................
Additives.....................................
Changing the Oil and Filter......
Cooling System..............................
Adding Engine Coolant.............
Replacing Engine Coolant........
Windshield Washers.....................
Transmission Fluid........................
Automatic
Transmission..........................
5-speed Manual
Transmission..........................
Brake and Clutch Fluid.................
Brake System.............................
Clutch System............................
Power Steering...............................
Air Cleaner Element......................
220
Hood Latch.....................................
..221
Spark Plugs.....................................
222
Replacement...............................
229
Specifications.............................
231
Battery............................................
232
Wiper Blades..................................
234
Air Conditioning System...............
234
Air Conditioning Filter..................
235
Drive Belts......................................
Timing Belt.....................................
235
235
Tires................................................
236
Inflation......................................
Inspection...................................
239
239
Maintenance...............................
241
Tire Rotation..............................
Replacing Tires and Wheels ....
246
247
Wheels and Tires.......................
Winter Driving...........................
Snow Tires..............................
247
Tire Chains.............................
249
Lights..............................................
Replacing Bulbs.........................
251
251
Storing Your Car............................
252
252
253
Maintenance
256
256
256
257
260
263
265
266
266
267
267
268
270
270
271
271
272
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