2000 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 193

Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your car 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 315 for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety...194 Important Safety Precautions.. 195 Maintenance Schedule...196 Maintenance Record...203 Owner Maintenance Checks...205 Fluid Locations...206 Engine Oil...208 Adding Oil...208 Recommended Oil...208 Synthetic Oil...210 Additives...210 Changing the Oil and Filter...210 Cooling System...213 Adding Engine Coolant...213 Replacing Engine Coolant...215 Windshield Washers...220 Transmission Fluid...221 Automatic Transmission...221 5-speed Manual Transmission...223 Brake and Clutch Fluid...224 Brake System...224 Clutch System...225 Power Steering...225 Air Cleaner Element...226 Hood Latch...229 Spark Plugs...229 Replacement...229 Specifications...230 Battery...233 Wiper Blades...236 Air Conditioning System...238 Air Conditioning Filter...239 Drive Belts...239 Timing Belt...240 Tires...240 Inflation...241 Inspection...243 Maintenance...243 Tire Rotation...244 Replacing Tires and Wheels...244 Wheels and Tires...245 Winter Driving...246 Snow Tires...246 Tire Chains...246 Lights...247 Replacing Bulbs...251 Storing Your Car...260 Maintenance