Refilling and Bleeding

AWARNING Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

CAUTION: When pouring coolant, be sure to shut the relay box lid and not let coolant spill on the electrical parts or the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.

1 . Start the engine. Slide the heater temperature control lever to maximum heat and turn off the engine. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.

2. Remove the radiator cap.

3. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator and remove the drain bolt on the engine block. Let the coolant drain out.

4. Remove the reservoir from its holder by pulling it straight up. Drain the coolant, then put the reservoir back in its holder.

5. When the coolant stops draining, apply liquid gasket to the drain bolt threads, then reinstall the bolt with a new washer. Tighten it securely.

6. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.

7. Mix the recommended antifreeze/coolant with an equal amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
•   Use only HONDA-RECOMMENDED antifreeze/ coolant.
•   For best corrosion protection, the coolant concentrations must be maintained year-round at 50% MINIMUM. Coolant concentrations less than 50% may not provide sufficient protection against corrosion or freezing.
CAUTION:
•   Do not mix different brands of antifreeze/ coolant.
•   Do not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-rust products; they may not be compatible with the recommended coolant.
Radiator Coolant Refill Capacity: Including reservoir 0.4 t' (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp qt)

	M/T	A/T
	f (US gal, Imp gal)
D16Z6	3.6 (0.95, 0.79)	3.8 (1.00, 0.84)
D15137	3.6 (0.95, 0,79)	3.5 (0.92, 0.77)
D1 5Z1	3.5 (0.92, 0.77)
D1 5B8	3.6 (0.95, 0.79)

8. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.

9. Loosen the bleed bolt on top of the engine. Tighten it again when coolant comes out in a steady stream with no bubbles.

10. Refill the radiator to the base of the filler neck. Put the cap on the radiator, and tighten it only to the first stop. Start the engine and let it run until it warms up (the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice).

11. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. Install the radiator cap, and tighten it fully.

12. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Install the reservoir cap.