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Cooling System Specifications Honda Accord IV

Note. For water pump removal procedure, see appropriate article in ENGINES.

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval
All Models45,000 Miles Initially; 30,000 Miles Thereafter
Coolant Capacity (1)
Accord
A/T7.5 Qts. (7.1L)
M/T7.0 Qts. (6.6L)
Civic Sedan, DX & LX
A/T5.3 Qts. (4.9L)
M/T5.4 Qts. (5.0L)
Civic Si5.4 Qts. (5.0L)
Civic EX
A/T5.9 Qts. (5.5L)
M/T5.4 Qts. (5.0L)
Civic
CRX5.4 Qts. (5.0L)
HF5.5 Qts. (5.1L)
Si5.7 Qts. (5.3L)
DX
A/T5.4 Qts. (5.0L)
M/T5.5 Qts. (5.1L)
Civic Wagon (4WD) & STD.
A/T5.4 Qts. (5.0L)
M/T5.5 Qts. (5.1L)
Prelude8.2 Qts. (7.8L)
Pressure Cap
Accord13-18 psi
Civic & Prelude11-15 psi
Thermostat Opens
Starts
Accord & Prelude169-175°F (76-78°C)
Civic169-179°F (76-80°C)
Fully Open
Accord & Civic194°F (90°C)
Prelude203°F (95°C)
(1) Including heater core.
(1)Including heater core.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS