Maintenance - Honda 2003 Accord Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how 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 381 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions .
Maintenance Schedule .................
Required 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 .....................
. 246 Hood Latch
. 247 Spark Plugs
. 248 Replacement
... 260
Specifications
....... . 265 Battery ...........................................
. 266 Wiper Blades
. 268 Air Conditioning System
. 268
Dust and Pollen Filter
. 268 Drive Belt
. 269 Timing Belt
. 270 Tires ...............................................
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Inflation
. 272 Inspection
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Maintenance

....... . 275 Tire Rotation
. 279
Replacing Tires and Wheels .
. 280 Wheels and Tires
Winter Driving
. 280 Snow Tires
Tire Chains
. 283 Lights .............................................
. 284 Replacing Bulbs
. 284 Storing Your Car
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Maintenance
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