03 Maintenance
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03 Maintenance
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For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work procedures (such as
Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
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Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance
Schedule (see page 03-6) do not apply.
Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Replace engine oil (see page 08-5) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Replace engine oil filter (see page 08-6) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Inspect front and rear brakes ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or cracks
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Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks.
Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten.
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage
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Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-182). Every 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
Replace spark plugs (see page 04-23).
Inspect valve clearance (see page 06-9).
Inspect and adjust drive belts ● ● ● ● ●
Check for cracks, damage, deflection and tension (see page 04-29).
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-25). Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 1 year
Replace fuel filter (see page 11-166). ●
Inspect idle speed (see page 11-148). ●
Replace manual transmission fluid Every 120,000 km (72,000 miles) or 8 years
Use genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Honda Brake Fluid. Check that brake fluid level between the upper
and lower marks on the reservoir (see page 19A-9).
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Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the customer’s vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following
conditions:
- Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
- Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
- Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go-driving.
- Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
- Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
If the customer's vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule (see
page 03-4).
Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Replace engine oil (see page 08-5) Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Replace engine oil filter (see page 08-6) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Inspect front and rear brakes Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or cracks
(see page 19A-12), (see page 19A-18), (see page 19A-30), (see
page 19A-32).
Check the brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear and
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Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks.
Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten.
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Inspect every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage
Driveshaft boots
Check the boot and boot band for cracks (see page 16-3).
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Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS
modulator and leakage (see page 19B-36).
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Check levels and check for leaks. If necessary, add engine coolant
(see page 10-6), MTF (see page 13-4), ATF (see page 14-131),
DPSF (4WD) (see page 15-13), brake fluid (see page 19A-9),
windshield fluid, and battery fluid.
Exhaust system
Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-25). Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 1 year
Replace fuel filter (see page 11-166). ●
Inspect idle speed (see page 11-148). ●
Replace manual transmission fluid Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 4 years
Use genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) (see page 13-
4).
Replace automatic transmission fluid At 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 4 years, then replace every
Use genuine Honda ATF-Z1 (see page 14-131). 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 2 years
Replace rear differential fluid (4WD model) At 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 5 years, then replace every
Use genuine Honda DPSF (see page 15-13). 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 3 years
Replace engine Coolant At 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years, then replace every
Use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (see page 10-6). 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years
Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. We recommend genuine
Honda Brake Fluid. Check that brake fluid level between the upper
and lower marks on the reservoir (see page 19A-9).
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Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance
Schedule (see page 03-10) do not apply.
Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Replace engine oil Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 1 year
(see page 08-5)
Replace engine oil filter (see page 08-6) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-182) ● ● ● ● ●
Inspect valve clearance ● ● ● ● ●
Check valve clearance (see page 06-9)
cracks.
Check the brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear, or contamination.
reservoir.
(see page 19A-9)
Check parking brake adjustment ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check the parking brake operation
Test drive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check for road stability, noise, vibrations and dashboard operation.
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Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
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Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks.
Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten.
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage
(see page 10-6), MTF (see page 13-4), ATF (see page 14-131),
DPSP (4WD) (see page 15-13), brake fluid (see page 19A-9),
windshield fluid, and battery fluid.
Exhaust system
Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness.
(see page 09-9)
Fuel lines and connections
Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks and deterioration.
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Follow the Severe Conditions schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions:
Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go-driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule
(see page 03-8).
Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Replace engine oil Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 1 year
(see page 08-5)
Replace engine oil filter ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
(see page 08-6)
Replace air cleaner element ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions (see page 11-182)
reservoir.
(see page 19A-9)
Check parking brake adjustment ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check the parking brake operation
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Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Check lights alignment (see page 22A-96). ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check for road stability, noise, vibrations and dashboard operation.
Test drive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check for road stability, noise, vibrations and dashboard operation.
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Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks.
Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten.
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage
(see page 10-6), MTF (see page 13-4), ATF (see page 14-131),
DSPF (4WD) (see page 15-13), brake fluid (see page 19A-9),
windshield fluid, and battery fluid.
Exhaust system
Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness.
Test drive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check for road stability, noise, vibrations and dashboard operation.
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For K20A5 engine model; replace engine oil and engine oil filter following the Severe Conditions Schedule.
For K20A4 and K24A1 engine models; follow the Severe Conditions schedule for replacing engine oil and engine oil filter, if the vehicle is
driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions:
Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go-driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
If the vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, replace engine oil and engine oil filter according to the normal conditions
schedule.
Follow the Severe Conditions schedule for replacing transmission fluid, if the vehicle is drive MAINLY under one or more of the following
conditions:
Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions
Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
If the vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, replace transmission fluid according to the normal conditions schedule.
Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Replace engine oil Normal Conditions Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 1 year
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(see page 08-5) Severe Conditions Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Replace engine oil filter Normal Conditions Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 1 year
(see page 08-6) Severe Conditions Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-182) Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
Inspect valve clearance K20A4, K24A1 engine Every 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
Check valve clearance (see page 06-9) models
K20A5 engine model Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
Replace fuel filter ● ● ● ● ●
(see page 11-166)
Replace spark plugs (see page 04-23). K20A4, K24A1 engine Every 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
models
K20A5 engine model Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
Inspect and adjust drive belts ● ● ● ● ●
Check for cracks, damage, deflection and tension
Inspect front and rear brakes Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or
cracks.
Check the brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear, or contamination.
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Service at the indicated distance or time km x 1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years
Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. We recommend Genuine
reservoir.
(see page 19A-9)
Check parking brake adjustment ● ● ● ● ● ●
Check the parking brake operation
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Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks.
Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten.
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage
(see page 10-6), MTF (see page 13-4), ATF (see page 14-131),
DPSF (4WD) (see page 15-13), brake fluid (see page 19A-9),
windshield fluid, and battery fluid.
Exhaust system
Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness.
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