3.5RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (2001)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding
'01 model:
CAUTION: When pouring engine coolant, sure to shut the relay box lid and not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts or the paint. If any coolant
spills, rinse it off immediately.
NOTE:
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Perform this procedure when the engine is cool.
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Before replacing the coolant, turn the ignition ON (II), slowly turn the climate control temperature knob to 90°, and turn off the ignition. This will
allow the coolant in the heater to drain out with the rest of the system.
1. When the radiator is cool, remove the radiator cap. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant.
2. Remove the drain cap from the coolant drain pipe to drain the block.
3. Put the drain cap back in place, then reinstall the clip on the drain cap securely.
4. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
5. Remove, drain and reinstall the coolant reservoir. Fill the tank to the MAX mark with Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
6. Remove the engine cover.
7. Loosen the air bleed bolt in the thermostat housing, then pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator to the bottom of the
filler neck. Do not let coolant spill on any electrical parts or the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
NOTE:
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Always use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail.
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Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Pre-mixing is not required.
8. Tighten the bleed bolt as soon as coolant starts to run out in a steady stream.
9. With the radiator cap off, start the engine and let it run until warmed up (radiator fan comes on at least twice). Then, if necessary, add more
genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 to bring the level back up to the bottom of the filler neck.
