Honda Element. Manual — part 618

Fig. 9: Identifying Oil Life At 100 Percent Displayed
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS

If the message "SERVICE" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine
oil every year.

MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS SPECIFICATION CHART

NOTE:

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Replace the brake fluid every 3 years (independent of the maintenance
messages in the information display).

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Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).

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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1,2, or 3, only if they are noisy.

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Maintenance Main Items

A

Replace engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT )
Engine oil capacity without engine oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).
Replace engine oil and oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT )
Engine oil capacity with engine oil filter: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt).
Check front and rear brakes (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX )

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Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.

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Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.

Check parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT )
Check the number of clicks (4 to 7 for LX, EX)/(8 to 10 for SC) when the parking brake lever is
pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see COMPONENT LOCATION
INDEX )

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Check rack grease and steering linkage.

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Check boots for damage and leaking grease.

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Check fluid lines for damage or leaks.

Inspect suspension components (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX )

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Check bolts for tightness.

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Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.

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MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS

MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS SPECIFICATION CHART

B

Inspect driveshaft boots (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION )
Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE
INSPECTION )
Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and for leaks.

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Engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK )

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Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT )

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Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (see ATF LEVEL CHECK )

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Rear differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT )

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Clutch fluid (see step 1 on CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING )

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Brake fluid (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING )

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Windshield washer fluid (see WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT )

Inspect exhaust system* (see EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and
tightness.
Inspect fuel lines and connections* (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION )
Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace
damaged parts.

NOTE:

According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items
marked with an asterisk (*) will not void the customer's emissions warranties.
However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the
recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.

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Maintenance Sub Items

1

Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual.

2

Replace air cleaner element (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
If the vehicle is driven primarily in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter (see HEATER CONTROL PANEL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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If the vehicle is driven in areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in the
air, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air conditioning system is less
than normal.

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Inspect drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION )
Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.

3

Replace manual transmission fluid (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT )
Capacity: 1.9 L (2.0 US qt); use Honda MTF.
Replace automatic transmission fluid (see ATF REPLACEMENT )
Capacity: 4WD 2.5 L (2.6 US qt), 2WD 2.6 L (2.7 US qt); use Honda ATF-Z1.
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If the vehicle is regularly
driven under these conditions, have the transmission and transfer fluid changed at 60,000 miles
(100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).

4

Replace spark plugs (see SPARK PLUG INSPECTION )
Use IZFR6K11 (NGK) or SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO).
Inspect the valve clearance (cold) (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT )
Intake: 0.21-0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.). Exhaust: 0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in.).

5

Replace engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK )
Capacity (including reservoir): M/T model: 5.2 L (1.37 US gal), A/T model 5.1 L (1.35 US gal);
use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

6

Replace rear differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT )
Capacity: 1.0 L (1.1 US qt); use Honda Dual Pump Fluid II.

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SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools
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