Checking the Engine Adding Engine Coolant Coolant Level

1 Cooling SystemChecking the EngineCoolant LevelRESERVE TANKC heck the Level of the enginecoolant by looking at the radiatorreserve tank next to the air cleanerelement box. If the Level is at orbelow the MIN line, add Coolant tobring it up to the MAX line. Thiscoolant should always be amixture of 50% antifreeze and 50%water. Never add straightantifreeze or plain use Genuine HondaAntifreeze/ Coolant . The coolingsystem contains many aluminumcomponents that can corrode if animproper antifreeze is used. Someantifreeze, even though labeled assafe for aluminum parts, may notprovide adequate Engine CoolantIf the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check thecoolant Level in the Make sure the Engine andradiator are the radiator cap whilethe Engine is hot can cause thecoolant to spray out, seriouslyscalding let the Engine and ra-diator cool down before re-moving the radiator System2.

2 Turn the radiator cap counter-clockwise, without pressingdown on it, until it stops. Thisrelieves any pressure re-maining in the cooling Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and TANK4. The Coolant Level should be upto the base of the filler Coolant if it is Put the radiator cap back it Pour Coolant into the reservetank. Fill it to halfway betweenthe MAX and MIN marks. Put thecap back on the reserve not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your car'scooling system. They may not becompatible with the Coolant orengine Engine CoolantThe cooling system should becompletely drained and refilledwith new Coolant according to thetime and mileage recommenda-tions in the maintenance use recommended the Coolant requiresaccess to the underside of the you have the tools andknowledge, you should have thismaintenance done by a System1. Slide the heater temperaturecontrol lever to maximum the hood.

3 Make sure theengine and radiator are cool tothe Remove the radiator Loosen the drain plug in thebottom of the radiator. Thecoolant will drain through thesplash guard. Remove the drainbolt from the Engine TANKRESERVETANK CAPHOLDER4. Remove the reserve tank fromits holder by pulling it straightup. Drain the Coolant , then putthe tank back in its When the Coolant stopsdraining, tighten the drain plugin the bottom of the non-hardening sealant tothe drain bolt threads andreinstall the bolt in the engineblock. Tighten it System6. Mix the recommendedantifreeze with an equalamount of purified or distilledwater in a clean container. Thecooling system capacity is:With 5-speed gal ( Imp. gal, )With automatic transmission: gal ( Imp. gal, ) : EX, EX w/option packageCanada: ( gal, )7. Pour Coolant into the radiatorup to the base of the filler Loosen the bleeder bolt on topof the Engine .

4 Tighten it againwhen Coolant comes out in asteady stream with no Refill the radiator to the baseof the filler neck. Put the capon the radiator, only tighten itto the first stop. Start theengine and let it run until itwarms up (the radiator coolingfan comes on at least twice).10. Turn off the Engine . Check thelevel in the radiator, addcoolant if needed. Install theradiator cap, tighten it Fill the reserve tank to the MAXmark. Install the reserve BOLTRESERVE TANKW indshield WashersCheck the Level in the windshieldwasher reservoir at least monthlyduring normal usage. In badweather, when you use thewashers often, check the levelevery time you stop for windshield washer reservoiris located behind the leftheadlight. Check the reservoir'sfluid Level by removing the capand looking the reservoir with a good-quality windshield washer increases the cleaningcapability and prevents freezing incold not use Engine antifreeze or avinegar/water solution in thewindshield washer can damage your car'spaint, while a vinegar/watersolution can damage thewindshield washer only commercially-availablewindshield washer OilAutomatic TransmissionCheck the fluid Level with theengine at normal Park the car on Level off the Remove the dipstick (yellowloop) from the transmissionand wipe it with a clean Insert the dipstick into Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid Level .

5 It should bebetween the upper and If the Level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the tube tobring it to the upper mark. UseHonda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluidor an equivalent DEXRON IIAutomatic Transmission Fluid(ATF) Insert the dipstick all the wayback in the transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid every 24months or 30,000 miles (48,000km), whichever comes MARKLOWER MARKT ransmission Oil5-Speed Manual TransmissionFILLER BOLTC orrectlevelCheck the oil Level a couple ofminutes after shutting off theengine. Make sure the car is onlevel ground. Remove thetransmission filler bolt. The oillevel should be up to the edge ofthe bolt hole. Feel inside the bolthole with your finger. If you do notfeel any oil, slowly add oil until itstarts to run out of the the filler bolt and tightenit use an SF or SG grade motoroil with viscosity of SAE transmission should be drainedand refilled with new oil every 24months or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)whichever comes