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Maint enance
6-cylinder Models
288
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
NOTE: 1:
2:
:
275332 330
Do items in A, B.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in A.Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
Replace transmission fluid (A/T).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in A. Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump.
Inspect valve clearance (independent of time).
Replace spark plugs (independent of time).
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in A. Replace transmission fluid (M/T).Replace timing belt .
Replace transmission fluid (A/T), then replace
every 30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D. Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
Replace engine coolant, then replace every
60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs.
67,500 mi/108,000 km
71,250 mi/114,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
78,750 mi/126,000 km
82,500 mi/132,000 km
86,250 mi/138,000 km
6yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
93,750 mi/150,000 km
97,500 mi/156,000 km
101,250 mi/162,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
108,750 mi/174,000 km
112,500 mi/180,000 km
116,250 mi/186,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
9yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)
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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
396
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
187.6 in (4,766 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.40 US gal (5.3)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars1
2
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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
398
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4
)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
187.6 in (4,766 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars1
2
CONT INUED
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .239
....................................
Economy .231
.........................
In Bad Weather .261
................
In Foreign Countries . 404
..
Dual Temperature Control . 137,145
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
..............................
Economy, Fuel .231
............
Emergencies on the Road . 363
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 373
...........
Brake System Indicator . 383
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 365
.....
Charging System Indicator . 380
..................
Checking the Fuses . 386
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 379
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 381
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 384
..................
Overheated Engine . 376
.........................
Emergency Brake .110
......................
Emergency Flashers .79
......................
Emergency Towing .391
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
.......................
Emissions Controls .405 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 408
Engine .............................................
Belt .332
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 381
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 294
...............................
Overheating .376
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
............
Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
.......................................
Starting .241
..
Engine Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .403
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 405
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 356
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .359
..................
Fan, Interior . 122,133,143
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 225
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .316
.........................
Dust and Pollen .330
...............................................
Oil .296
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 310
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .243
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 365
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
..........................................
Brake .313
.........................................
Clutch .314
......
Manual Transmission . 310,311
..........................
Power Steering .315
..................
Windshield Washer . 306
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .100
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 404
..........................
Four-way Flashers .79
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,49
Index
E
F
III
Î
...................
Radiator Overheating . 376
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
...........................
Readiness Codes .382
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 348
............................
Rear Seat Access .98
........................
Rear Seat, Folding .100
..........................
Rear View Mirror .108
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 79
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 94,97 Recommended Shif t
................................
Speeds .244, 246
.............................
Reminder Lights .61
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 316
..........................
Engine Coolant .301
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 296
..........................................
Fuses .386
................................
Light Bulbs .342
............................
Schedule .276, 284
.......................
Spark Plugs .318, 321
...........................................
Tires .336
.............................
Wiper Blades .327
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .48
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 230
...............................
Restraint, Child .21
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 249
................................
Rotation, Tire .336
Oil
........................
Change, How to .296
..............
Change, When to . 276,284
......................
Checking Engine .228
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .295
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 85
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 404
............................
Outside Mirrors .108
.....................
Outside Temperature .69
....................
Overheating, Engine .376
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel .403
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 76
........................
Park Gear Position .249
...........................................
Parking .253
...............................
Parking Brake .110
.................................
Parking Lights .74
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
.............................
PGM-FI System .406
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 357
...................................
Pollen Filter .330 ............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
............................
Protecting Adults .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children .21
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .30
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 38
.........
Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
.............................
Using LATCH .43
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 46
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 414
Index
R
S
P
VI
5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 5-speed/
6-speed Manual
Transmission Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
17.09
US gal ( 64.7)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4US qt ( 4.2
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86or higher. Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ).
30psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
4.5 US qt ( 4.3
) Capacity:
2.0 US qt ( 1.9
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
60 psi ( 420kPa , 4.2kgf/cm
)
32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
2.3 US qt ( 2.2)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
All other models Front:
Rear:
294
307 309 4-cylinder LX
EX-V6
with M/T
Front:
Rear:
310 311
313
315