2002 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 241

Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 distance or time whichever km x 1,000 comes first. months Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt 1, balancer belt 1, 2, and inspect water pump Inspect and adjust drive belts Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace transmission fluid MT AT 15 24 12 30 45 60 75 90 105 48 72 96 120 144 168 24 36 48 60 72 84 Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Adjust only if noisy 120 192 96 U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a ''severe'' condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years Inspect front and rear brakes Every 3 years (independent of mileage) Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Visually inspect the following items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components, driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Cooling system hoses and connections Exhaust system, fuel lines and connections : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 239 . 1 : See timing belt on page 283 to determine need for replacement. 2 : Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only. 240 Maintenance