Honda 1996 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual page 119

9. Turn off the engine, and wait
for several minutes; then,
check the oil level. If
necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark
on the dipstick.
NOTICE
If you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly.
Put it in a sealed container, and
take it to a recycling center. Do
not discard it in a waste bin or
dump it on the ground.
Adding Engine Coolant
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line,
add coolant to bring it up to the
MAX line. Inspect the cooling
system for leaks. This coolant
should always be a mixture of 50
percent antifreeze and 50 percent
water. Never add straight
antifreeze or plain water.
RESERVE TANK
Engine Oil, Cooling System
Always use Genuine Honda
Antifreeze/Coolant. The cooling
system contains many aluminum
components that can corrode if
an improper antifreeze is used.
Some antifreeze, even though
labeled as safe for aluminum
parts, may not provide adequate
protection.
If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
MAX
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
MIN
removing the radiator cap.
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Maintenance