Honda Accord: Owner’s Maintenance Checks
You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed.
Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank.
Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly.
Brakes Check the fluid level monthly.
Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
Lights Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly.

* 1 : If themessage ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information onmaintenance and emissions warranty in the center column.
NOTE: Independent of theMaintenanceMinder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.

Important Maintenance Precautions
If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
correct maintenance intervals. This
can lead ...
Fluid Locations
4-cylinder models
V6 models ...
See also:
Camshaft Inspection
NOTE: Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
1. Remove the cylinder head (see page 6-76).
2. Disassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page
6-82).
3. Remove the rocker arm assembly (se ...
Transmission Range Switch
Replacement
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake,
block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the
vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the left front wheel.
3. Mo ...
Troubleshooting
B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode
A
Check the ECM/PCM for DTCs and troubleshoot .
ECM/PCM (see page 11-3) or F-CAN loss of
communication errors first, then do this diagnosis if the
symptom is related to the B-CAN system.
1. Comp ...