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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Check inflation and condition once a month
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Check tires inflation and condition
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
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km x 1,000 Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
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Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check tires inflation and condition
Check front and rear brake
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, middle column, page .
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation180
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities
Engine 162.0 in (4,115 mm)
68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.6 in (1,285 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
13.2 US gal (50)
131.6 cu-in (2,157 cm
)
11.1 : 1 1.72 US gal (6.5
)
2.01 US gal (7.6)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
5.1 US qt (4.8)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
0.78 US qt (0.74
)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
2.7 US qt (2.6)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
oil
Windshield
washer
reservoir
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap
0.04 in (1.1 mm)PK22PR-L11S PFR7G-11S
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.
Front
Rear
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Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
0mm
0.1 mm
1
2
Including filter
Without filter
CONT INUED
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 137
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 48
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High Beam Indicator . 42
...........................
Reminder Tone .48
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 137
...................................
Turning on .48
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Heating and Cooling System . 74
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High-Low Beam Switch . 48
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High Speed, Shif ting at . 115
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Emissions Testing, State . 188
Engine .......................................
Coolant .132
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 45
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 167
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,166
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 129
...............................
Overheating .163
............................
Specif ications .180
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Speed Limiter .115
.......................................
Starting .113
...................
Engine, .160
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Ethanol in Gasoline .100
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Evaporative Emission Controls . 185
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .34
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
.....................................
Fan, Interior .75
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .73
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 101Filters
...............................................
Oil .130
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 49
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 155
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .136
.........................................
Clutch .136
..............
Manual Transmission . 134
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Windshield Washer . 134
..........
FM Stereo Radio Reception . 81
..........................
Four-way Flashers .49
.................................................
Fuel .100
......................
Fill Door and Cap .101
...........................................
Gauge .45
................
Octane Requirement . 100
........................
Reserve Indicator .42
........................
Tank, Filling the .101
..............
Fuel Mileage, Improving . 104
..............
Fuel Station Procedures . 101
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .170
.........................................
Gasoline .100
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 42
...........................................
Gauge .45 ................
Octane Requirement . 100
........................
Tank, Filling the .101
.............................................
Gauges .44
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 45
...............................................
Fuel .45
...............................
Speedometer .44
.................................
Tachometer .44
Gearshif t Lever Positions 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .114
if it won’t start
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Recommended Engine Oil: 6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
1.7 US qt (1.6
) 60psi(420kPa,4.2kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front:
Rear:
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page ). Front:
129 134
136
13.2 US gal (50)