2001 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is pref erred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not
available. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stif f er
shif ting. Replace as soon as it is
convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
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The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3
brake f luid. If it is not available, you
should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4
f luid, f rom a sealed container, as a
temporary replacement. However,
theuseof anynon-Hondabrakefluid
can cause corrosion and decrease
the lif e of the system. Have the
brake system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda DOT 3 brake f luid as
soon as possible.
Check the f luid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are up to two
reservoirs, depending on the model.
They are:
The brake f luid should be replaced
accordingtothetimeanddistance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your car’s braking
system and can cause extensive
damage.
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Brake System
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The f luid should be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of
the reservoir. If it is not, add brake
f luid to bring it up to that level. Use
the same f luid specif ied f or the
brake system.
Low f luid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.You should check the f luid level in
the power steering reservoir
monthly. Check the level when the
engine is cold. Look at the side of
the reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Power Steering
Clutch System
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering
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The air cleaner element should be
cleaned or replaced according to the
time and distance recommendations
in the maintenance schedule.
Clean the air cleaner element by
blowing compressed air through it in
the opposite direction to normal air
f low. If you do not have access to
compressed air (such as a service
station), ask your Honda dealer to do
this service.
Follow the replacement procedure
for removal and reinstallation.
Always use Genuine Honda Power
Steering Fluid. If it is not available,
you may use another power steering
f luid as an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Cleaning (Severe Conditions)
A ir Cleaner Element
Power Steering, A ir Cleaner Element
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T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

The air cleaner element is inside the
air cleaner housing on the passenger’s
side of the engine compartment.
To replace it:Unsnap the f our hold-down clamps
and remove the air cleaner
housing cover.
Remove the old air cleaner
element.
Caref ully clean the inside of the
air cleaner housing with a damp
rag.Place the new air cleaner element
in the air cleaner housing.
Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, snap the four hold-down
clamps back into place.
1. 3. 4. 5.
2.
Replacement
A ir Cleaner Element (4-cylinder Models)
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Place the new air cleaner element
in the air cleaner housing.
Loosen the f our bolts and remove
the air cleaner housing cover.
Remove the old air cleaner
element. Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, tighten the four bolts.
To replace it:
The air cleaner element is inside the
air cleaner housing on the driver’s
side of the engine compartment.
Caref ully clean the inside of the
air cleaner housing with a damp
rag.
1. 3.
4. 5.
2.
Replacement
A ir Cleaner Element (6-cylinder Models)
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Clean up any dirt and oil around
the spark plug caps.
Remove the spark plug cap by
pulling it straight out.
Remove the spark plug with
a f ive-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket.
The spark plugs in your car should
be replaced according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule.
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts, including the pivot.
Follow the time and distance
recommendations in the
Maintenance Schedule. If you are
not sure how to clean and grease the
latch, contact your Honda dealer. 1. 2.3.
ReplacementSpark Plugs
Hood L atch
Hood L atch, Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models)
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Spark Plug Gap: Install the spark plug cap.
Repeat this procedure f or the
other three spark plugs.
Torque the spark plug. (If you do
not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn
af ter it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
Put the new spark plug into the
socket; then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not
crossthread it.
5. 6. 7.
NGK:
DENSO:
4.
Specif ications:
Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models)
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0.04 in (1.1 mm)
13 lbf·ft (18 N·m , 1.8 kgf·m) 0
0.1 mm
Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.