2000 HONDA PRELUDE Owner's Manual (in English)

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 171 .
Maintenance
U.S. Owner s
Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your vehicle MAINLY
under one or more of the
following conditions:
Driving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in freezing
temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a roof rack, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, orde-iced roads.
*1: Refer to page 204 for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
*2: Refer to page 203 for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
Canadia n Owner s
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Severe Conditions.

Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal
Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A , B , C as required for each distance/time.
Sever e Conditions :Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.Driving in extremely hot (over 90°F/32°C) conditions.Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.Trailer towing, driving with a roof top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, lastcolumn, page 171.
Maintenanc e
CONTINUED
page 208

* 1 : See Timing Belt on page 204 to determine need for replacement.
* 2 : See Air Conditioning Filter on page 203 for replacementinformation under special conditions.
Maintenanc e

Required Maintenanc e Recor d (fo r Norma l an d Sever e Schedules )
Maintenanc e
CONTINUED
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 172 ) or severe
conditions (page 174). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.

Required Maintenanc e Recor d (fo r Norma l an d Sever e Schedules )
Maintenanc e

Owne
r Maintenanc e Check s

You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the page given. Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page 130. Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 131 .
Windshield washer fluid — Check the level in the reservoir monthly.If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 190 .
Automatic transmission — Check the fluid level monthly. See page
191.
Brakes — Check the fluid level
monthly. See page 193 .
Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
205.
Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly. See

page 211.

Maintenance

Flui
d Location s
ENGIN E OI L
FIL L CA P
COOLAN T

RESERVOI R

AUTOMATI C
TRANSMISSIO N

FLUI D DIPSTIC K

(Yello w loop )
BRAK
E FLUI D
(Gra y cap )

(5-spee d Manua l

Transmissio n only )

CLUTC H FLUI D
(Gra y cap )
POWE R STEERIN G
FLUI D (Re d cap )
WASHE R FLUI D
(Blu e cap )
ENGIN E OI L DIPSTIC K

(Orang e loop )

Maintenanc e

Engin
e Oi l

Addin g Oi l

To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level. Do not fill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.
Recommende
d Oi l

Oil is a major contributor to your

engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter- gent oil. It is highly recommended
that you use Genuine Honda MotorOil in your vehicle for as long as you
own it.
You can determine an oil's SAE
viscosity and Service Classification

from the API Service label on the oil container.
A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the
API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving." This oil is
formulated to help your engine use

less fuel.
The API Service label also tells you
the service classification of the oil.
Always use an oil that is labeled "API Service SJ." This service rating may
include other classifications, such asCD. These additional classifications
are not a problem, as long as the
label also carries the SJ classification.
API SERVIC E LABE L
Maintenanc e
ENGIN
E OI L FIL L CA P
CONTINUED