Maintenance / 2004 Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.7 L
Brake fluid and inspection
Check the reservoir and inspect any low level, warning light or changed pedal feel before driving. Repeated topping-up is not a repair.
IntervalReplace every 3 years, independent of mileage, under normal and severe schedules.Verified
01 / Requirements
Configuration-specific service and fitment facts
These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.
- Brake fluid
- Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Verified
- Fluid handling
- Use the specified fresh fluid from a sealed container. Keep it clean and off paint; bleeding and hydraulic repairs require the correct service procedure.
- Schedule applicability
- Use the severe schedule when driving mainly on trips under 5 miles (under 10 miles in freezing weather), above 90°F/32°C, in extensive idling or stop-and-go use, with a roof rack or on mountain roads, or on muddy, dusty or de-iced roads. Occasional severe use follows the normal schedule. U.S. schedules only.
- Service conditions
- Use Honda DOT 3. Sealed-container DOT 3 or DOT 4 is a temporary substitute only; restore Honda fluid. DOT 5 is incompatible.