Maintenance Main Items

If the message "SERVICE" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

NOTE:

Replace the brake fluid every 3 years (independent of the maintenance messages in the information display).
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3, only if they are noisy.

MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS SPECIFICATION TABLE

Symbol	Maintenance Main Items
A	Replace engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ) Engine oil capacity without engine oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).
B	Replace engine oil and oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT ) Engine oil capacity with engine oil filter: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt).
	Check front and rear brakes (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
	Check parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ) Check the number of clicks (4 to 7 for LX, EX)/(8 to 10 for SC) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force.
	Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check boots for damage and leaking grease. Check fluid lines for damage or leaks.
	Inspect suspension components (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) Check bolts for tightness. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
	Inspect driveshaft boots (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ) Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
	Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ) Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage.
	Inspect all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and for leaks. Engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ) Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ) Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ) Rear differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ) Clutch fluid (see step 1 on CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING ) Brake fluid (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ) Windshield washer fluid (see WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT )
	Inspect exhaust system* (see EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ) Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
	Inspect fuel lines and connections* (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts.

NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk (*) will not void the customer's emissions warranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.