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:
Ignition Coil and Spark Plug
Removal/Installation
1. Remove the ignition coil cover (A).
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (B), then
remove the ignition coils (C).
3. Remove the spark plug and inspect them (see page
4-20).
4. Appl ...
Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools Required
•Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
•Oil Seal Driver Attachment 07947-SD90101
-Oil Seal Driver Attachment 07JAD-PH80101
1. Remove the oil seal from the transmi ...
Side Curtain Airbag Replacement
Removal
NOTE:
• If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component
Replacement/Inspection After Deployment
(see page 24-208) for a complete list of other parts that mu ...