Maintenance Main Items
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If the message "SERVICE" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
NOTE:
- Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
- Inspect idle speed every 160, 000 miles (256, 000 km).
- Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3, only if they are noisy.
MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS REFERENCE TABLE
| Symbol | Maintenance Main Items |
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| A | Replace engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
) Engine oil capacity without engine oil filter: 3.4 L (3.6 US qt). |
| B | Replace engine oil and oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
) Engine oil capacity with engine oil filter: 3.6 L (3.8 US qt). |
Check front and rear brakes (see CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS
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| Check parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
) Check the number of clicks (5 to 7) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force. |
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Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION
)
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Inspect suspension components (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
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| Inspect driveshaft boots (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION
) Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness. |
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| Inspect brake hoses and lines including ABS/VSA lines (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION
) Check the master cylinder and ABS/VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage. |
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Inspect all fluid levels, condition of fluids.
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| Inspect exhaust system* (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT
) Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness. |
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| Inspect fuel lines and connections* (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION
) Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts. |
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| Check expiration date on Tire Sealant bottle (Canada A/T model) |
NOTE:
According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk (*) will not void the customer's emissions warranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.