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Engine Oil, Cooling System

OIL FILTER 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Adding Engine Coolant Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine and reinspect your work.

8. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks.

6- models 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil 4-cylinder models RESERVE TANK 6. Refill the engine with the recom- level. If necessary, add oil to bring mended oil. the level to the upper mark on the If the coolant level in the reserve dipstick. tank is at or below the MIN line, add Engine oil change capacity coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. (including filter): Inspect the cooling system for leaks. (4-cylinder models) The coolant you add should always 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) Improper disposal of engine oil can be be a mixture of 50 percent (6-cylinder models) harmf ul to the environment. If you and 50 percent water. Never add 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) change your own oil, please dispose of straight antifreeze or plain water. the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a trash bin or dump it on the ground.

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Cooling System

corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and RADIATOR CAP refilled with Honda antifreeze/ coolant as soon as possible.

If the reserve tank is completely empty, you should also check the coolant level in the radiator.

6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK Removing the radiator cap 4-cylinder models while the engine is hot can Always use Honda All Season cause the coolant to spray out, 1. Make sure the engine and radiator Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This seriously scalding you. are cool. coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- antifreeze and 50 percent water. It Always let the engine and clockwise, without pressing down does not require any additional radiator cool down before on it, until it stops. This relieves mixing. If it is not available, you may removing the radiator cap. any pressure remaining in the use another major-brand non-silicate cooling system. coolant as a temporary replacement. 3. Remove the radiator cap by Make sure it is a high-quality coolant pushing down and turning recommended for aluminum engines. counterclockwise. However, continued use of any non- Honda coolant can result in CONTINUED

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Cooling System

6-cylinder models RADIATOR CAP 4-cylinder models RESERVE TANK 6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK 4. The coolant level should be up to 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX other additives to your ’s cooling coolant if it is low. and MIN marks. Put the cap back system. They may not be compatible on the reserve tank. with the coolant or engine compo- Pour the coolant slowly and carefully nents. so you do not spill. Clean up any spills immediately. Spilled coolant could damage components in the engine compartment.

5. Put the radiator cap back on. Tighten it fully.

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Cooling System

Replacing Engine Coolant Thecoolingsystemshouldbe completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Use of any non- Honda coolant or plain water can result in corrosion and deposits in the cooling system. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless 1. Openthehood.Makesurethe On car with AUTO A/C you have the tools and knowledge, engine and radiator are cool to the Turn the ignition ON (II). Make you should have this maintenance touch. sure the DUAL indicator is off. done by a skilled mechanic. Turn the temperature control dial On with Manual A/C to 90°F (32°C). Turn off the Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn ignition and remove the key. the temperature control dial all the way clockwise. Turn off the 2. Remove the radiator cap. ignition and remove the key.

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Cooling System

DRAIN PLUG MOUNTING RESERVE TANK BOLT RESERVE TANK CAP

DRAIN 4-cylinder models PLUG 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models HOLDERS 3. Loosen the drain plug on the 4. Remove the reserve tank bottom of the radiator. The mounting bolt with a wrench. coolant will drain through the splash guard. Drain the coolant into an appropriate container.

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Cooling System

RESERVE MOUNTING RESERVE FILLER NECK FILLER NECK TANK CAP BOLT TANK

6-cylinder models HOLDERS 4-cylinder models Fill up to here 6-cylinder models Fill up to here 5. Remove the reserve tank from its 7. Pour Honda All Season holder by pulling it straight up. Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into Drain the coolant, then put the the radiator up to the base of the tank back in its holder. Install the filler neck. This coolant is a mounting bolt. mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing 6. When the coolant stops draining, is not required. tightenthedrainplugatthe bottom of the radiator.

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Cooling System

The cooling system capacity is:8. Start the engine and let it run for 14.Start the engine and hold it at With 5-speed manual transmission: about 30 seconds. Then turn off 1,500 rpm until the cooling 1.35 US gal (5.1 ) the engine. comes on. Turn off the engine. With : Check the coolant level in the 1.32 US gal (5.0 ) 9. Fill the radiator with coolant up to radiator and add coolant if needed. 6-cylinder models the base of the filler neck. 1.77 US gal (6.7 ) 15.Install the radiator cap, and 10.Fill the reserve tank to the MAX tighten it fully. mark. Install the reserve tank cap. 16.If necessary, fill the reserve tank 11.Install the radiator cap, and to the MAX mark. Install the tighten it to the first stop. reserve tank cap.

12.Start the engine and let it run until the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice. Then stop the engine.

13.Remove the radiator cap. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark.

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