1998 Honda Prelude Owner's Manual - Page 158

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 271 for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety...160 Important Safety Precautions ..161 Maintenance Schedule...162 Required Maintenance Record...169 Owner Maintenance Checks...171 Fluid Locations...172 Engine Oil...173 Adding Oil...173 Recommended Oil...173 Synthetic Oil...174 Additives...174 Changing the Oil and Filter...175 Cooling System...177 Adding Engine Coolant...177 Replacing Engine Coolant...179 Windshield Washers...182 Transmission Fluid...183 Automatic Transmission...183 5-speed Manual Transmission...184 Brake and Clutch Fluid...185 Brake System...185 Clutch System...186 Power Steering...186 Air Cleaner Element...187 Spark Plugs...188 Replacement...188 Specifications...190 Battery...190 Wiper Blades...193 Air Conditioning System...195 Drive Belts...196 Timing Belt...196 Tires...197 Inflation...197 Inspection...198 Maintenance...199 Tire Rotation...200 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...200 Wheels and Tires...201 Winter Driving...201 Snow Tires...202 Tire Chains...202 Lights...203 Headlight Aimimg...205 Replacing Bulbs...206 Storing Your Vehicle...217 Maintenance