Maintenance - Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual

Maintenance

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 instructions for
simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools 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 . . . . . . .
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
207 for
Transmission . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Clutch Fluid . . . .
Brake System . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System .
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Clutch System . . . . . . . . .
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Power Steering
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Air Cleaner Element . . . . . .
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Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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128 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . .
129
Air Conditioning System . . .
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lights
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Storing Your Car . . . . . . . . .
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Replacement . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . .
Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Tires
and Wheels . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . .
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . .
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . . .
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