1998 LS with 135, XXX and a maintence light. I can't find a list with what needs doing when, does anyone know?

 

The maintenance light only means that you have driven 7500 miles since the last time the light was reset.

You should be keeping track of all your maintenance to make sure it gets done when needed. If you did all the 120,000 maintenance when it was due, then you can follow the schedule for 135,000 (which is the same as 15K, 45K, etc). But if you didn't do all the 120,000 maintenance when it was due, you should be doing that too.

Look in your owner's manual or the service manual to see what's included. If you don't have one, you should - you can buy them new here, or used on eBay.

 

Aye, that makes sense...hte 91 Civic doesn't have that feature.

I'm sure it's something simple but does anyone care to share info about how to reset it?

 

Click Here To Turn Off The Maintenance Required Light


<u>Maintenance schedule</u>
Every 250 miles or weekly-
check oil level
check coolant level
check washer fluid level
check brake fluid level
check tires and tire pressure

Every 3000 miles or 3 months-
all items listed above plus:
check power steering fluid level
check auto tranny fluid
change oil and oil filter

Every 7500 miles or 6 months-
all items listed above plus:
inspect and replace, if needed, the windshield wiper blades
check and service the battery (i clean the terminals and relube w/dielectric grease)
check and adjust, if needed, engine drivebelts
inspect and replace, if needed, all underhood hoses
check the cooling system
rotate tires
check front brake pads

Every 15000 miles or 12 months-
all items listed above plus:
inspect the brake system
inspect seatbelts
adjust the valve clearances
replace the air filter (may need earlier depending on driving conditions)
inspect the fuel system
check manual tranny lubricant level
inspect the suspension and steering components and cv boots
inspect the exhaust system

Every 30000 miles or 24 months-
all items listed above plus:
replace the spark plugs (if you have non-platinums)
inspect and replace, if needed, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor
check and replace, if needed, pcv valve
replace the fuel filter
check and adjust, if needed, the engine idle speed
service the cooling system (drain, flush and refill)
change the brake fluid
change the auto tranny fluid
change the manual tansaxle lubricant

Every 60000 miles or 48 months-
all items listed above plus:
replace the spark plugs (if you're using platinum plugs)

Every 90000 miles or 72 monts-
all items listed above plus:
replace the timing belt (water pump replacement is recommended at this time)

 

95 gsr.

Cant get mine to turn off.

And yes, im up to date on all my maint. doing timing belt / valve adjustment in a couple weeks.

Anybody have the same problem?
Is it the button thats f'ed up?

 

done my water pump,timing blt,thermostat etc a couple moths ago,i wasnt expecting it to turn on,but now i cant turn it off.thre was a flat button on the other side of the panel under the steering whel.it was kinda flat,but i pressed it and it wouldnt turn off...im ike the oher guy now,wondering if the button F'd up

 

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You're probably just pressing the button and releasing. Instead, hold the button down for several seconds (while starting the car). The maint light should come on solid and then go out.

The button is here:

 

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You're probably just pressing the button and releasing. Instead, hold the button down for several seconds (while starting the car). The maint light should come on solid and then go out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah i know where the button is, and i know how to turn it off.
I did it to my friend's LS and also all Hondas after like 2000 come with that.

Now, do you press, hold the button, and turn on the car until it goes out?
OR do you press, hold the button, and turn the key to the "II" position?

 

put key in ignition
turn to ACC
press and hold the green button until it goes off

 

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turn to ACC
press and hold the green button until it goes off
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worked 4 me

 

still nothing...