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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".)

INTERVALTYPE INTERVALTYPE INTERVALTYPE
Every 3,750Type 1 Every 7,500Type 2 Every 15,000Type 3
Every 30,000Type 4 Every 60,000Type 5

TYPE 1
  •  Replace Engine Oil & Filter
  •  Replace Drain Plug Washer
  •  Inspect & Top Up All Fluid Levels
  •  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers
TYPE 2
  •  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
  •  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
  •  Alignment (Optional)
  •  Road Test
TYPE 4
  •  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 ***
TYPE 5
  •  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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