Maintenance - Honda 2002 Accord 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 to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page 359 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions . 237
Maintenance Schedule .................
Required Maintenance Record . 245
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 .....................
. 236 Hood Latch
. Spark Plugs
. 238 Replacement
... Specifications
....... . 247
Battery
. 248 Wiper Blades
. 250 Air Conditioning System
. 250 Dust and Pollen Filter
. 250 Drive Belts
. 251 Timing Belt
. 252 Tires ...............................................
..... . 252 Inflation
. 255 Inspection
............ . 255 Maintenance
....... . 257 Tire Rotation
. 262 Replacing Tires and Wheels . 287
. 263 Wheels and Tires
Winter Driving
. 263 Snow Tires
Tire Chains
. 265 Lights
................ . 267 Replacing Bulbs
. 267 Storing Your Car
. 268
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