Maintenance - Honda 2002 Civic 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 311 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions . 197
Maintenance Schedule .................
Required Maintenance Record . 205
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 .....................
. 196 Hood Latch
. Spark Plugs
. 198
Replacement
... Specifications
....... . 207 Battery
. 208 Wiper Blades
. 209 Air Conditioning System
. 209 Dust and Pollen Filter
. 209 Drive Belts
. 210 Timing Belt
. 210 Tires ...............................................
..... . 211 Inflation
. 213 Recommended Tire Pressures
............ . 213
....... . 215 Inspection
. 219 Maintenance
. 220 Tire Rotation
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
. 220 Wheels and Tires
Winter Driving
. 222 Snow Tires
................ . 223 Traction Devices
. 223 Lights
. 223 Headlight Aiming
. 224 Replacing Bulbs
. 225 Storing Your Car

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