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(Applies to all vehicles through the 2000 model year and most newer models except Hybrids. After 2001 Honda pretty much says "Refer to your owners manual".)

TYPE 1 Every 3750 miles
  •  Replace Engine Oil & Filter
  •  Replace Drain Plug Washer
  •  Inspect & Top Up All Fluid Levels
  •  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers
TYPE 2 Every 7500 miles
  •  Replace Engine Oil & Filter
  •  Replace Drain Plug Washer
  •  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels
  •  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers
  •  Rotate & Balance Tires
  •  Inspect Front & Rear Brakes
  •  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots
  •  Inspect Exhaust
  •  System Road Test
TYPE 3 Every 15,000 miles
  •  Replace Engine Oil & Filter
  •  Replace Drain Plug Washer
  •  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels
  •  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers
  •  Inspect Charging System and Belts
  •  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots
  •  Inspect Exhaust System
  •  Service Front & Rear Brakes *
  •  Rotate & Balance Tires
  • Replace Air Filter
  •  Road Test
TYPE 4 Every 30,000 miles
  •  Replace Engine Oil & Filter
  •  Replace Drain Plug Washer
  •  Replace Transmission Fluid
  •  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels
  •  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers
  •  Inspect Charging System and Belts
  •  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots
  •  Inspect Exhaust System
  • Replace Air Filter
  •  Front & Rear Brake Service
  •  Replace Brake Fluid
  • Replace Fuel Filter
  •  Engine Tune Up **
  •  Clean Engine
  •  Rotate & Balance Tires
  •  4 Wheel Alignment (Optional)
  •  Road Test
  •  Replace Air Filter
  • Cooling System Service ***
TYPE 5 Every 60,000 miles
  •  Replace Engine Oil & Filter
  •  Replace Drain Plug Washer
  •  Replace Transmission Fluid
  •  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels
  •  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers
  •  Inspect Charging System and Belts
  •  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots
  •  Inspect Exhaust System
  •  Front & Rear Brake Service
  •  Replace Brake Fluid
  • Replace Fuel Filter
  •  Engine Tune Up **
  •  Clean Engine
  •  Rotate & Balance Tires
  •  4 Wheel Alignment (Optional)
  •  Road Test
  •  Replace Air Filter
  • Cooling System Service ***
  • Replace Timing Belt and Water Pump (every 60k thru 89 then every 90k for 1990 - 2005)

* FRONT & REAR BRAKE SERVICE: Disassemble front brakes - Clean & lubricate caliper pins - De-glaze brake pads - Inspect pads/shoes for wear - Remove rust & scale from rotors - Remove rear drums - Clean & lubricate rear brakes - Adjust Parking Brake

** ENGINE TUNE UP INCLUDES: Adjust valves - Replace valve cover gasket - Replace spark plugs - Replace ignition rotor - Replace air filter - Check timing

*** COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE: (Recommended after 3 years, every 2 years thereafter) Pressure test cooling system for leaks - Inspect all hoses, radiator and drive belt - Replace coolant

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