2004 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 147

Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Honda dealer knows your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect. Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or skilled person to keep your warranty in effect. Keep all the receipts as proof of completion, and have the person who does the work fill out the Maintenance Record. Check your warranty booklet for more information. We recommend the use of Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to EPA standards. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage period to ensure long-term reliability. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 117 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 118 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 160 . Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 163 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 172 . Lights Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 164 . 144 Maintenance