2001 HONDA ACCORD washer fluid

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 220
.
Important Safety Precautions . 221
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Maintenance Schedule . 222
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Maintenance Record . 229
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Fluid Locations . 232
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Engine Oil . 234
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Adding Oil . 234
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Recommended Oil . 235
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Synthetic Oil . 235
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Additives . 235
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 236
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Cooling System . 239
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Adding Engine Coolant . 239
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 241
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Windshield Washers . 246
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Transmission Fluid . 247
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 247
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 249
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 251
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Brake System . 251
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Clutch System . 252
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Power Steering . 252
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Air Cleaner Element . 253 ....................................
Hood Latch . 256
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Spark Plugs . 256
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Replacement . 256
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Specif ications . 257
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Battery . 260
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Wiper Blades . 263
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Air Conditioning System . 265
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Air Conditioning Filter . 266
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Drive Belts . 266
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Timing Belt . 267
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Tires . 267
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Inf lation . 268
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Inspection . 270
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Maintenance . 270
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Tire Rotation . 271
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 271
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Wheels and Tires . 272
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Winter Driving . 273
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Snow Tires . 273
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Tire Chains . 273
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Lights . 274
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Replacing Bulbs . 276
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Storing Your Car . 285
345
Maintenance
Maint enance
219

Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal usage. In bad weather,
when you use the washers of ten,
check the level every time you stop
for fuel.
The windshield washer reservoir is
located behind the headlight.
Check the reservoir’s f luid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
The low washer level indicator will
light when the level is low (see page).
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
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Canadian Models
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
246
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Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir.
Antif reeze can damage your car’s paint,
while a vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer f luid.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
326 Dimensions
Weights
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Capacities 188.8 in (4,795 mm)
1.45 US gal (5.5
, 1.21 Imp gal)
1.43 US gal (5.4, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.85 US gal (7.0
, 1.54 Imp gal)
1.82 US gal (6.9, 1.52 Imp gal)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
106.9 in (2,715 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) 4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.9 US qt (5.6
, 4.9 Imp qt)
2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
2.1 US qt (2.0, 1.8 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.4 US qt (6.1
, 5.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
57.3 in (1,455 mm)
1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5
, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9
, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2
, 6.3 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oilAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
ND-OIL8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
16 18 oz (450 500 g)
Fuel tank Approx. Front Rear
6-cylinder models Change
ManualAutomatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1: 2:
3 : 6-cylinder models
:
6-cylinder models
:
17.12 US gal (64.8
, 14.26 Imp gal) 1 2
3 3
333 3

CONT INUED
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Driving . 191
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Economy . 185
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In Bad Weather . 209
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In Foreign Countries . 332
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Economy, Fuel . 185
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Emergencies on the Road . 295
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Battery, Jump Starting . 304
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Brake System Indicator . 313
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Changing a Flat Tire . 297
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Charging System Indicator . 310
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Checking the Fuses . 316
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 309
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 311
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 314
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Overheated Engine . 307
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Emergency Brake . 101
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Emergency Flashers . 66
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Emergency Towing . 320
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Emissions Controls . 333 Engine
............................................
Belts . 266
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 55, 311
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 234
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Overheating . 307
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Specif ications . 327
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Speed Limiter . 176, 200
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Starting . 193
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Engine Speed Limiter . 196, 200
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 331
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 333
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Exhaust Fumes . 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 290
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Fabric, Cleaning . 291
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Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 178
Filter
.......................
Air Conditioning . 266
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Oil . 234 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 249
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 195
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 66
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 297
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
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Brake . 251
.........................................
Clutch . 252
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Manual Transmission . 249
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Power Steering . 252
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Windshield Washer . 246
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 158
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Folding Rear Seat . 92
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 332
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Four-way Flashers . 66
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Fuel . 178
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Fill Door and Cap . 178
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Oxygenated . 331
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Tank, Filling the . 178
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Fuses, Checking the . 316
Index
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Tires . 267
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Air Pressure . 268
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Checking Wear . 270
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Compact Spare . 298
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 331
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Inf lation . 268
..................................
Inspection . 270
...................................
Replacing . 271
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Rotating . 271
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Snow . 273
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Specif ications . 328
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Tools, Tire Changing . 297
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 211
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 248
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Fluid Selection . 247, 248
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Identif ication Number . 319
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Shif ting the Automatic . 196
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Shif ting the Manual . 195
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Treadwear . 329
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Trip Meter . 59 ................................................
Trunk . 80
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Opening the . 80
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals . 64
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Underside, Cleaning . 293
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 295
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Unleaded Gasoline . 178
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Upholstery Cleaning . 292
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 238
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 189
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Vehicle Dimensions . 326
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 324
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Vehicle Storage . 287
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VIN . 324
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Vinyl Cleaning . 293
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Viscosity, Oil . 235 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 50
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Warranty Coverages . 341
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 246
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Operation . 65
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Washing . 290
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Waxing and Polishing . 289
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 66
............
Alignment and Balance . 270
..........................
Compact Spare . 296
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Wrench . 298
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 292
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Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 66
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Washers . 66
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades . 263
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 270
Index
U V W
VIII