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Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the

indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time.

Severe Conditions:

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.

Driving in extremely hot (over 90°F/32°C) conditions.

Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.

Trailer towing, driving with a roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

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# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last

column, page 187 .

1 : See Timing Belt on page 221 to determine need for replacement.

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2 : See Air Conditioning Filter on page 220 for replacement

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information under special conditions.

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# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last

column, page 187.

1 : See Timing Belt on page 221 to determine need for replacement.

*

2 : See Air Conditioning Filter on page 220 for replacement

information under special conditions.

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Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)

You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 188 ) or severe

conditions (page 190 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.

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Owner Maintenance Checks

You should check the following

items at the specified intervals. If

you are unsure of how to perform

any check, turn to the page given.

Engine oil level — Check every

time you fill the fuel tank. See

page 143.

Tires — Check the tire pressure

monthly. Examine the tread for

wear and foreign objects. See page

221.

Engine coolant level — Check the

radiator reserve tank every time

you fill the fuel tank. See page 144 .

Lights — Check the operation of

the headlights, parking lights,

taillights, high-mount brake light,

turn signals, brake lights, and

license plate lights monthly. See

page 228.

Windshield washer fluid — Check

the level in the reservoir monthly.

If weather conditions cause you to

use the washers frequently, check

the reservoir each time you stop

for fuel. See page 206 .

Automatic transmission — Check

the fluid level monthly. See page

207.

Brakes and clutch — Check the

fluid level monthly. See page 210 .

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Fluid Locations

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP

BRAKE FLUID

(Gray cap)

CLUTCH FLUID

(5-speed Manual

Transmission only)

(Gray cap)

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

FLUID DIPSTICK

(Yellow loop)

WASHER FLUID

(Blue cap)

COOLANT

RESERVOIR

POWER STEERING

FLUID (Red cap)

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

(Orange loop)

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Engine Oil

Recommended Oil

The API Service label also tells you

the service classification of the oil.

Always use an oil that is labeled "API

Service SJ." This service rating may

include other classifications, such as

CD. These additional classifications

are not a problem, as long as the

label also carries the SJ classification.

Adding Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your

engine's performance and longevity.

Always use a premium-grade deter-

gent oil. It is highly recommended

that you use Genuine Honda Motor

Oil in your vehicle for as long as you

own it.

ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

You can determine an oil's SAE

viscosity and Service Classification

from the API Service label on the oil

container.

To add oil, unscrew and remove the

engine oil fill cap on top of the valve

cover. Pour in the oil, and install the

A fuel-efficient oil is recommended

for your Honda. This is shown on the

API Service label by the words

engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely. "Energy Conserving." This oil is

Wait a few minutes and recheck the

oil level. Do not fill above the upper

mark; you could damage the engine.

formulated to help your engine use

less fuel.

API SERVICE LABEL

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Engine Oil

The oil container may also display

the API Certification seal. Make sure

it says "For Gasoline Engines."

Synthetic Oil

The SAE numbers tell you the oil's

viscosity or weight. Select the oil for

your vehicle according to this chart.

You may use a synthetic motor oil if

it meets the same requirements

given for conventional motor oil:

energy conserving, a service

classification of SJ, and the proper

weight as shown on the chart. When

using synthetic oil, you must follow

the oil and filter change intervals

given in the maintenance schedule.

Additives

Your Honda does not need any oil

additives. Purchasing additives for

the engine or transmission will not

increase your vehicle's performance

or longevity. It only increases the

cost of operating your vehicle.

API CERTIFICATION MARK

Ambient Temperature

An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is

preferred for improved fuel economy

and year-round protection in your

Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if

the temperature in your area never

goes below 20°F ( — 7°C).

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Engine Oil

Changing the Oil and Filter

OIL FILTER

Always change the oil and filter

according to the time and distance

(miles/kilometers) recommenda-

tions in the maintenance schedule.

The oil and filter collect contami-

nants that can damage your engine if

they are not removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requires

special tools and access from

underneath the vehicle. The vehicle

should be raised on a service station-

type hydraulic lift for this service.

Unless you have the knowledge and

proper equipment, you should have

this maintenance done by a skilled

mechanic.

OIL DRAIN BOLT

WASHER

1. Run the engine until it reaches

normal operating temperature,

then shut it off.

3. Remove the oil filter and let the

remaining oil drain. A special

wrench (available from your

Honda dealer) is required to

remove the filter.

2. Open the hood and remove the

engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil

drain bolt and washer from the

bottom of the engine. Drain the oil

into an appropriate container.

4. Install a new oil filter according to

instructions that come with it.

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