2001 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 197

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 311 for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety ...196 Important Safety Precautions .. 197 Maintenance Schedule ...198 Maintenance Record ...205 Owner Maintenance Checks ...207 Fluid Locations...208 Engine Oil ...209 Adding Oil...209 Recommended Oil ...209 Synthetic Oil ...210 Additives ...210 Changing the Oil and Filter ...211 Cooling System ...213 Adding Engine Coolant ...213 Replacing Engine Coolant ...215 Windshield Washers ...219 Transmission Fluid ...220 Automatic Transmission...220 5-speed Manual Transmission...222 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...223 Brake System ...223 Clutch System ...223 Power Steering ...224 Air Cleaner Element ...225 Hood Latch ...226 Spark Plugs ...227 Replacement ...227 Specifications ...229 Battery ...230 Wiper Blades ...232 Air Conditioning System ...234 Air Conditioning Filter ...235 Drive Belts ...237 Timing Belt ...237 Tires ...238 Inflation ...238 Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving ...239 Inspection ...240 Maintenance ...240 Tire Rotation ...241 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...242 Wheels and Tires ...243 Winter Driving ...243 Snow Tires ...243 Traction Devices...244 Lights ...245 Headlight Aiming ...247 Replacing Bulbs ...250 Storing Your Car ...254 Maintenance 195