Maintenance - Honda 2003 Civic 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 for information on how to
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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
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Spark Plugs ....................................
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Replacement ..............................
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Specifications ............................
Battery ...........................................
Wiper Blades .................................
Air Conditioning System
Dust and Pollen Filter ..................
Drive Belts .....................................
Timing Belt ....................................
Tires ...............................................
Inflation ......................................
Recommended Tire
for Normal Driving
Tire Pressure Adjustment for
High Speed Driving
Inspection ..................................
Maintenance ..............................
Tire Rotation .............................
Replacing Tires and Wheels .
Wheels and Tires ......................
Winter Driving ..........................
Snow Tires .............................
Tire Chains ............................
Lights .............................................
Headlight Aiming .....................
Replacing Bulbs ........................
Storing Your Car ...........................
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Pressures
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