1996 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 140

1996 Honda Accord Manual

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Periodic 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 106. Engine coolant level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 108. 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 158. Automatic transmission - Check the fluid level monthly. See page 159. Brakes, clutch and power steering - Check the fluid level monthly. See page 162. Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 177. Battery - Check its condition and the terminals for corrosion monthly. See page 172. Air conditioning - Check its operation weekly. See page 176. 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 183. Maintenance

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Periodic 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
106
.
Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page
108
.
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
158
.
Automatic transmission — Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
159
.
Brakes, clutch and power steering
— Check the fluid level monthly.
Seepage
162
.
Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
177
.
Battery — Check its condition and
the terminals for corrosion
monthly. See page
172
.
Air conditioning — Check its
operation weekly. See page
176
.
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
183
.
Maintenance