Coolant: Service and Repair
Coolant Replacement1. Start the engine. Set-the heater temperature control dial to maximum heat, then turn the ignition switch OFF. Make sure the engine and radiator are-cool to the touch.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
3. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
4. After the coolant has drained, tighten the radiator drain plug.
5. Remove, drain, and reinstall the reserve tank.
6. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark (A) with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001).
7. Pour Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
NOTE:
- Always use 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.
- Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water. Do not add water.
8. Install the radiator cap loosely.
9. Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice).
10. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator and add Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 if needed.
11. Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again and check for leaks.
12. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.