Maintenance - Honda ACCORD Owner's Manual

This section explains the importance
of keeping your car well maintained
and why you should 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 413 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions .
Maintenance Schedule .................
Maintenance Schedule
(4-cylinder Models) ..................
Required Maintenance Record .
Maintenance Schedule
(6-cylinder Models)
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
6-speed Manual
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. 273 Brake and Clutch Fluid
. 274 Brake System
Clutch System
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Maintenance

Air Cleaner Element .....................
Hood Latch ....................................
Spark Plugs
(4-cylinder Models) ..................
Spark Plugs
(6-cylinder Models) ..................
Battery ...........................................
Wiper Blades .................................
Air Conditioning System
Dust and Pollen Filter ..................
Drive Belt .......................................
Timing Belt ....................................
Tires ...............................................
Inflation ......................................
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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