2014-04-11

Well it's spring time and I'll be taking my Prelude out of storage soon and performing maintenance on it. Figured I'd make a thread of Recommended Maintenance periods for each item of the vehicle as recommended by Honda.

(Cus I want everyone to have a healthy Prelude out there)

Every 12 months OR 15k Miles(24k KMs)*[Whichever comes first]:

Replace Engine Oil + filter

Lubricate Hinges, Locks and Latches

Check parking brake adjustment

Clean radio antenna mast

Inspect the Following:

Brake Hoses and Lines

Brake Pads

All Fluid Levels

Coolant Hoses and Connections

All Lights

Condition of tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and Boots

Every 2 years OR 30k Miles(48k KMs)*[Whichever comes first]:

Replace Spark Plugs

Inspect/Adjust drive belts (PS, Alt, A/C)

Replace Coolant

Replace Transmission Fluid

Every 3 years OR 45k Miles(72k KMs)*[Whichever comes first]:

Replace Brake Fluid

Every 7 years OR 105k Miles(168k KMs)*[Whichever comes first]:

Replace Timing Belt and water pump

Inspect Idle Speed

Note: Power Steering fluid is not marked in any section and "could" fall under the 3Year section however it is really at the owner's discretion.

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