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Maintenance Sub Items

MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS REFERENCE TABLE

Number Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual.
2 Replace air cleaner element (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
If the vehicle is driven primarily in dusty conditions, replace every 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter (see DUST AND POLLEN FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
  • If the vehicle is driven primarily in areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in the air, replace every 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km).
  • Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air conditioning system is less than normal.
Inspect drive belt (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION ).
  • Check for cracks, damage.
  • Check deflection and tension.
3 Replace manual transmission fluid (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Capacity: 1.5 L (1.6 US qt); use Honda MTF.
Replace automatic transmission fluid (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
Capacity: 2.5 L (2.6 US qt); use Honda ATF-Z1.
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If the vehicle is regularly driven under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at 60, 000 miles (100, 000 km), then every 30, 000 miles (48, 000 km).
If the vehicle is towed behind a motor home, the transmission fluid must be change every 30, 000 miles (48, 000 km) or 2 years whichever comes first.
4 Replace spark plugs (see SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ).
Use IZFR6K13 (NGK) or SKJ20DR-M13 (DENSO).
Inspect the valve clearance (cold) (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ).
Intake: 0.15-0.19 mm (0.006-0.007 in.), Exhaust: 0.26-0.30 mm (0.010-0.012 in.).
5 Replace engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
Capacity (including reservoir): M/T model: 4.37 L (1.155 US gal), A/T model 4.47 L (1.181 US gal); use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.