1998 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 188

v Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle 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 instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. See page 313 for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety...192 Important Safety Precautions.. 193 Maintenance Schedule...194 Maintenance Record...201 Owner Maintenance Checks...203 Fluid Locations...204 Engine Oil...206 Adding Oil...206 Recommended Oil...206 Synthetic Oil...208 Additives...208 Changing the Oil and Filter...208 Cooling System...211 Adding Engine Coolant...211 Replacing Engine Coolant...213 Windshield Washers...218 Transmission Fluid...219 Automatic Transmission...219 5-speed Manual Transmission...221 Brake and Clutch Fluid...222 Brake System...222 Clutch System...223 Power Steering...223 Air Cleaner Element...224 Spark Plugs...227 Replacement...227 Specifications...228 Battery...231 Wiper Blades...234 Air Conditioning System...236 Air Conditioning Filter...237 Drive Belts...237 Timing Belt...238 Tires...238 Inflation...239 Inspection...241 Maintenance...241 Tire Rotation...242 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...242 Wheels and Tires...243 Winter Driving...244 Snow Tires...244 Tire Chains...244 Lights...245 Replacing Bulbs...249 Storing Your Vehicle...258 Maintenance w