2008 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN power steering fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .306
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Maintenance Minder .307
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Fluid Locations .314
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Adding Engine Oil .316
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter .318
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Engine Coolant .320
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Windshield Washers .322
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Transmission Fluid .323
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Automatic Transmission .323
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Manual Transmission .325
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .326
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Brake Fluid .326
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Clutch Fluid .327
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Power Steering Fluid .327
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Timing Belt .328
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Lights .329
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .338
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Floor Mats .338
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Dust and Pollen Filter .339
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Wiper Blades .340
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Tires .343
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Checking the Battery .351
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Vehicle Storage .352
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, 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 Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
(V6 engine only)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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A
B
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
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1
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the center
column on page .
NOTE: 1:
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
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Fluid Locations
2.4engine models
314
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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Fluid Locations
V6 models
Maint enance
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ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
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Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system. A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible.
CONT INUED
Manual transmission only
Power Steering Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
327
MAX UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
MIN 2.4
engine models
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The timing belt should be replaced
according to the maintenance
minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicle in any of the f ollowing
conditions:
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but 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.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. If you f requently tow a trailer.307
V6 models
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
328
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
V6 models
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Capacities Chart .384,386
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Carrying Cargo .273
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Accessories .271
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) .78
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Accessory Power Sockets .111
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Active Head Restraints .96
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Additives, Engine Oil .317
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Advanced Airbags .25
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Airbag (SRS) .9,21
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Airbag System Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .120,125
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Usage .123,126
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Air Pressure, Tires .343
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Antif reeze .320
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .58,291
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Operation .291
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .213
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
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Audio System .133
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
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Automatic Speed Control .223
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Automatic Transmission .284
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Capacity, Fluid .384,386 .......................................
Shif ting .284
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .284
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Shif t Lever Positions .284
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Shif t Lock Release .287
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Auxiliary Input Jack .212
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56,369
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Jump Starting .364
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Maintenance .351
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Specif ications .385,387
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Bef ore Driving .259
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .111
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.231
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Booster Seats .48
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .291
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Break-in, New Linings .260
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Bulb Replacement .334
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Fluid .326
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Parking .109 .................
System Indicator .57,371
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Wear Indicators .290
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Braking System .290
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Break-in, New Vehicle .260
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Brightness Control, Instruments .72
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .334
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Brake Lights .334
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Fog Lights .336
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Front Parking Lights .332
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Headlights .329
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High-mount Brake Light .335
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Rear Lights .334
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Specif ications .385,387
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Turn Signal Lights .332,334
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Bulbs, Halogen .329,336
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .282
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .279
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Economy .268
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Dual Temperature Control .130
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Dust and Pollen Filter .339
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Economy, Fuel .268
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Emergencies .355
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Battery, Jump Starting .364
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Brake System Indicator .371
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Changing a Flat Tire .357
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Charging System Indicator .369
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73
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Jump Starting .364
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Checking the Fuses .372
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .369
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
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Overheated Engine .367
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Towing .379
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Emergency Brake .109
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .379 .......................
Emissions Controls .394
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Emissions Testing .397
Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .320
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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If It Won’t Start .362
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
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Oil Lif e Indicator .307
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Oil Pressure Indicator .369
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Oil, What Kind to Use .316
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Overheating .367
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Specif ications .384,386
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Speed Limiter .283,287
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Starting .281
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Engine Speed Limiter .283,287
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Ethanol in Gasoline .261
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .394
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .121,128
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Features .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .261 Filters
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Dust and Pollen .339
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Oil .318
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .73
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Flat Tire, Changing a .357
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .324
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Brake .326
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Clutch .327
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Manual Transmission .325
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Power Steering .327
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Windshield Washer .322
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Fog Lights .72
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9,23
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Fuel .260
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Check Fuel Cap Message .262
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Fill Door and Cap .261
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Octane Requirement .260
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Oxygenated .261
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Tank, Ref ueling .261
Index
INDEX
E
F
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