HONDA 2000 Civic Hatchback - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 132)

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 instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page 231 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety....................... 130
Important Safety Precautions.. 131
Maintenance Schedule.................. 132
Maintenance Record..................... 139
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 141
Fluid Locations............................... 142
Engine Oil....................................... 143
Adding Oil................................... 143
Recommended Oil..................... 143
Synthetic Oil............................... 144
Additives..................................... 144
Changing the Oil and Filter...... 14 5
Cooling System.............................. 14 7
Adding Engine Coolant............. 14 7
Replacing Engine Coolant........ 149
Windshield Washers..................... 152
Transmission Fluid........................ 153
Automatic
Transmission.......................... 1 53
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 154
Brake and Clutch Fluid................. 154
Brake System............................. 155
Clutch System............................ 155
Power Steering............................... 156
Air Cleaner Element...................... 157
Hood Latch..................................... 158
Spark Plugs..................................... 158
Replacement............................... 158
Specifications............................. 159
Battery............................................ 160
Wiper Blades.................................. 162
Air Conditioning System............... 164
Drive Belts...................................... 165
Timing Belt..................................... 165
Tires................................................ 166
Inflation....................................... 166
Recommended Tire Pressures
for Normal Driving............ 167
Tire Pressure Adjustment
for High Speed Driving..... 167
Inspection................................... 168
Maintenance............................... 168
Tire Rotation.............................. 169
Replacing Tires and Wheels.... 169
Wheels and Tires....................... 170
Winter Driving........................... 170
Snow Tires.............................. 171
Tire Chains............................. 171
Lights.............................................. 172
Replacing Bulbs......................... 174
Storing Your Car............................ 181
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