Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions - Australia and New Zealand
160,000km(8year)

Type R Model
Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the customer's vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions.
NOTE: If the customer's vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.


Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first
  If the fuel customer uses is suspected to be contaminated with dust,   replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years
  Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator
  Check parking brake operation
  Check the position of the headlights
Test drive (noise, stability, dashboard operation)
Visually inspect the following items:

Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration, rust, and leaks

Check tightness of screws, nuts, and joints. If necessary, retighten
  Check master cylinder, VSA modulator damage and leakage
All fluid level and check for leak
  Check levels and if necessary, look for leak





  Check the exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness

Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration

Retighten loose connections and replace any damage parts


Every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months
Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months

Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check damage and cracks

Check the brake linings for cracking, grazing, wear, and contamination
Every 20,000 km (12,500 miles)
  Use normal conditions maintenance schedule except in dusty conditions
Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
  Check valve clearance
Every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Every 200,000 km (125,000 miles) or 10 years, there after every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 5 years
  Use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Every 3 years

Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. We recommend genuine Honda Brake Fluid

Check that brake fluid level is between upper and lower marks on the reservoir
Every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 1 year
  If the vehicle is driven primarily in urban areas that have high   concentrations of soot in the air, under dusty conditions or the air   flow from the heating and cooling system becomes less than usual
Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles)
Rotate tyres (Check tyre inflation and condition at least once per month)
Every 10,000 km (12,500 miles) or 6 months
Visually inspect the following items:

Check rack grease and steering linkage

Check the boot for damage and leaking grease

Check the bolts for tightness

Check all dust cover for deterioration and damage

Check the boot and boot band for cracks

Check rack grease