1. Check and change the oil. No single step will help an engine last more than regular oil and filter changes will. Conversely, nothing will destroy an engine faster than neglecting oil-level checks or fresh-oil changes.

2. Flush the cooling system and change coolant once a year. A 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water will keep the cooling system in good shape and prevent corrosion and deposits from building up inside the cooling system.

3. Change out transmission and differential oils. While not requiring frequent service, these fluids must be changed according to service intervals. Always use transmission fluid or gear oil of the recommended type and viscosity.

4. Keep it clean. While washing the outside of the vehicle is obvious, most everything the vehicle ran over can also get stuck to the underside. Hosing off winter salt and road grime is a good idea.

5. Nothing keeps paint looking good and protected like a coat of quality wax. Apply wax at least every six months.

6. Protect the interior plastic by parking the vehicle in the shade, using a window deflector screen, and applying a UV protectant to prevent the plastic and vinyl from drying out.

7. Brake fluid is hygroscopic. This means it is adept at attracting moisture. Moisture causes components to corrode and fail. Replace fluid and bleed system once a year. Brake fluid is cheap. Calipers, hoses, and sensors are expensive.

Check out these facts:
• Genuine Honda Transmission Fluids are formulated specifically for Honda transmission development to ensure the customer experiences the smoothest and most reliable driving experience possible
• The specific formulation means each fluid is “dialed in” so that friction performance exactly matches the requirements of high-performance clutches and friction materials utilized by Honda engineers
• To verify superior quality, Honda engineers have designed extensive specifications and testing that go beyond what is required of a typical aftermath fluid (for both performance and quality standards)
• Genuine Honda Transmission Fluids are tested in both the laboratory and the field to guarantee superior performance and protection under the most severe operating conditions
• Formulated with specific proprietary friction modifier additive components, they are designed to deliver the precise frictional properties required to achieve maximum performance, efficiency and reliability

Only Honda-approved Genuine DW-1 Transmission Fluid provides: • Synthetic Technology – provides superior resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown (degradation) • Full Compatibility with Internal Honda Transmission Components/Materials – eliminates fluid leaks and maximizes life of gaskets and seals • Superior Cold Flow Properties – improves fuel economy, minimizes mechanical wear and ensures smooth, reliable shifts without “shift-shock” • Exactly Matched Frictional Properties – precise specifications match the specific clutch materials used in Honda transmissions, enabling maximum performance, torque capacity and temperature reduction • Optimized Low-Speed Frictional Properties – designed to eliminate the occurrence of shudder and vibration • Propriety Anti-Wear Chemistry & Extreme Friction Durability – precisely engineered frictional properties are maintained throughout the entire maintenance interval

Honda Genuine Fluid HCF-2 for continuously variable transmissions offers significant and tangible benefits in key areas, including: • Propriety Formulation & Backwards Compatibility – can be used in all Honda models equipped with CVT, no matter the year of manufacture • Highest Quality Components – engineered using the most advanced technology base oils and performance additives in the industry • Outstanding Oxidation Resistance – provides increased oxidation resistance, resulting in fewer deposits and longer drain intervals • Superior Fluidity – enhanced fluid flow at cold temperatures offers improved operation, increased fuel economy and lower emissions • Matching Friction Chemistry – formulations optimally matched to the friction requirements of the clutch materials protect against shudder and scuffing, resulting in longer transmission life and quiet operation • Optimized Lower Viscosity/Higher Viscosity Index – designed to significantly improve fuel economy and lower emissions

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