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Coolant Replacement
  1. Start the engine. Set the heater temperature control dial to maximum heat, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.
  1. Remove the radiator cap.
  1. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
  1. Remove the drain bolt (A) located at the rear of the engine block.
  1. After the coolant has drained, then reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten it securely.
  1. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
  1. Remove, drain, and reinstall the coolant reservoir.
  1. Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark (A) with genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001).
  1. Pour genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
    NOTE:
    • Always use genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001). Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.
    • Genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water. Do not add water.
    Engine Coolant Capacities (Including the coolant reservoir capacity of 0.44 L (0.116 US gal, 0.097 Imp gal)):
    L15A7, L15A8 engine (Brazil Factory): M/T model: At Coolant Change: 4.57 L (1.207 US gal, 1.005 Imp gal)
    After Engine Overhaul: 5.06 L (1.337 US gal, 1.113 Imp gal)
    A/T model: At Coolant Change: 4.50 L (1.189 US gal, 0.990 Imp gal)
    After Engine Overhaul: 4.99 L (1.318 US gal, 1.098 Imp gal)
    L13Z1, L13Z3 engine (Brazil Factory): M/T model: At Coolant Change: 4.56 L (1.205 US gal, 1.003 Imp gal)
    After Engine Overhaul: 5.05 L (1.334 US gal, 1.111 Imp gal)
    A/T model: At Coolant Change: 4.49 L (1.186 US gal, 0.988 Imp gal)
    After Engine Overhaul: 4.98 L (1.316 US gal, 1.096 Imp gal)


  1. Loosely install the radiator cap.
  1. Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice).
  1. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator and add genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2, if needed.
  1. Put the radiator cap on tightly, then start the engine again, and check for leaks.
  1. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.