Cooling System (1.5 L)
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| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiator | Coolant capacity (L15B7: KA/KC) | Engine overhaul | 7.6 L (2.01 US gal) | - |
| Coolant change | 5.1 L (1.35 US gal) | - | ||
| Coolant capacity (L15BY) | Engine overhaul | 7.5 L (1.98 US gal) | - | |
| Coolant change | 5.0 L (1.32 US gal) | - | ||
| Coolant capacity (L15BA: KA/KC) (M/T) | Engine overhaul | 7.4 L (1.95 US gal) | - | |
| Coolant change | 4.9 L (1.29 US gal) | - | ||
| Coolant capacity (L15BA: KA/KC) (CVT) | Engine overhaul | 7.5 L (1.98 US gal) | - | |
| Coolant change | 5.0 L (1.32 US gal) | - | ||
| Coolant capacity (L15B7: KX) (M/T) | Engine overhaul | 7.4 L (1.95 US gal) | - | |
| Coolant change | 4.9 L (1.29 US gal) | - | ||
| Coolant capacity (L15B7: KX) (CVT) | Engine overhaul | 7.5 L (1.98 US gal) | - | |
| Coolant change | 5.0 L (1.32 US gal) | - | ||
| Coolant type | Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, and add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.NOTE: If the vehicle is regularly driven in very low temperatures (below -22 deg.F (-30 deg.C)), a 60 % concentration of coolant should be used. | |||
| Expansion tank | Coolant capacity (L15B7: KA/KC) | 0.8 L (0.21 US gal) | - | |
| Coolant capacity (L15BA, L15BY) | 0.6 L (0.16 US gal) | - | ||
| Coolant capacity (L15B7: KX) | 0.6 L (0.16 US gal) | - | ||
| Expansion tank cap | Opening pressure | 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm 2, 13.5-17.8 psi) | - | |
| Thermostat | Opening temperature | Begins to open | 169-176 deg.F (76-80 deg.C) | - |
| Fully open | 194 deg.F (90 deg.C) | - | ||
| Valve lift at fully open | 8.0 mm (0.315 in) min. | - | ||