User Manual - Page 156

For CIVIC GX 1999.

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Maintenance
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page 263 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety....................... 158
Important Safety Precautions.. 159
Maintenance Schedule.................. 160
Maintenance Record..................... 167
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 169
Fluid Locations............................... 170
Engine Oil....................................... 171
Adding Oil................................... 171
Recommended Oil..................... 171
Synthetic Oil............................... 172
Additives..................................... 172
Changing the Oil and Filter...... 173
Cooling System.............................. 175
Adding Engine Coolant............. 175
Replacing Engine Coolant........ 177
Windshield Washers..................... 180
Transmission Fluid........................ 180
Automatic
Transmission.......................... 180
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 182
Brake and Clutch Fluid................. 182
Brake System............................. 183
Clutch System............................ 183
Power Steering............................... 184
Air Cleaner Element...................... 185
Hood Latch..................................... 186
Spark Plugs..................................... 187
Replacement............................... 187
Specifications............................. 188
Battery............................................ 189
Wiper Blades.................................. 191
Air Conditioning System............... 193
Drive Belts...................................... 194
Timing Belt..................................... 194
Tires................................................ 195
Inflation....................................... 195
Recommended Tire Pressures
for Normal Driving............ 196
Inspection................................... 197
Maintenance............................... 197
Tire Rotation.............................. 198
Replacing Tires and Wheels .... 199
Wheels and Tires....................... 200
Winter Driving........................... 200
Snow Tires.............................. 200
Tire Chains............................. 201
Lights.............................................. 202
Replacing Bulbs......................... 204
Storing Your Car............................ 212
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