Maintenance - Honda Accord 2001 Owner's Manual

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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 345 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions . 221
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
Transmission .........................
Brake and Clutch Fluid ................
Brake System ............................
Clutch System ...........................
Power Steering ..............................
Air Cleaner Element .....................
. 220 Hood Latch ....................................
. Spark Plugs ....................................
. 222 Replacement ..............................
. 229 Specifications
....... . 231 Battery ...........................................
. 232 Wiper Blades .................................
. 234 Air Conditioning System
. 234 Air Conditioning Filter
. 235 Drive Belts .....................................
. 235 Timing Belt ....................................
. 235 Tires ...............................................
..... . 236 Inflation ......................................
. 239 Inspection ..................................
. 239 Maintenance ..............................
....... . 241 Tire Rotation .............................
. 246 Replacing Tires and Wheels . 271
. 247 Wheels and Tires
Winter Driving
. 247 Snow Tires .............................
Tire Chains
. 249 Lights .............................................
. 251 Replacing Bulbs
. 251 Storing Your Car
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