Standards and Service Limits

Cooling

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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Radiator Coolant capacity (Includes engine, heater, hoses and reservoir) M/T: engine overhaul 5.1 l (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt)
M/T: coolant change 4.0 l (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
A/T, HONDA MULTI MATIC: engine overhaul 5.0 l (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
A/T, HONDA MULTI MATIC: coolant change 3.9 l (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
Reservoir Coolant capacity   0.4 l (0.4 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
Radiator cap Opening pressure   93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2, 14-18 psi)
Thermostat Opening temperature Begin to open 76-80°C (169-176°F)
Fully open 90°C (194°F)
Valve lift at fully open   8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min.
Radiator fan switch Thermoswitch "ON" temperature   91-95°C (196-203°F)
Thermoswitch "OFF" temperature   Subtract 3-8°C (5-15°F) from actual "ON" temperature