1999 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 156

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 263 for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety...158 Important Safety Precautions.. 159 Maintenance Schedule...160 Maintenance Record...167 Owner Maintenance Checks...169 Fluid Locations...170 Engine Oil...171 Adding Oil...171 Recommended Oil...171 Synthetic Oil...172 Additives...172 Changing the Oil and Filter...173 Cooling System...175 Adding Engine Coolant...175 Replacing Engine Coolant...177 Windshield Washers...180 Transmission Fluid...180 Automatic Transmission...180 5-speed Manual Transmission...182 Brake and Clutch Fluid...182 Brake System...183 Clutch System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Hood Latch...186 Spark Plugs...187 Replacement...187 Specifications...188 Battery...189 Wiper Blades...191 Air Conditioning System...193 Drive Belts...194 Timing Belt...194 Tires...195 Inflation...195 Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving...196 Inspection...197 Maintenance...197 Tire Rotation...198 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...199 Wheels and Tires...200 Winter Driving...200 Snow Tires...200 Tire Chains...201 Lights...202 Replacing Bulbs...204 Storing Your Car...212 Maintenance