1996 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 118

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 required to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. See page 219 for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Schedule...122 Maintenance Record...126 Periodic Checks...128 Fluid Locations...129 Engine Oil...130 Checking Engine Oil...130 Adding Oil...130 Recommended Oil...131 Synthetic Oil...132 Additives...132 Oil and Filter Changes...132 Cooling System...135 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...135 Adding Engine Coolant...135 Replacing Engine Coolant...137 Windshield Washers...140 Transmission Fluid...141 Automatic Transmission...141 5-speed Manual Transmission...142 Brake and Clutch Fluid...142 Brake System...143 Clutch System...143 Power Steering...144 Air Cleaner...145 Spark Plugs...147 Replacement...147 Specifications...148 Battery...149 Windshield Wipers...152 Air Conditioning...154 Drive Belts...155 Tires...155 Inflation...156 Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving...156 Inspection...157 Maintenance...157 Tire Rotation...158 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...158 Wheels and Tires...159 Winter Driving...159 Snow Tires...160 Tire Chains...160 Lights...161 Headlight Aiming...161 Replacing Bulbs...163 Storing Your Car...171 Maintenance Safety...120 Important Safety Precautions.. 121 Maintenance