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Acura (Honda) RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RDX
Engine
L4-2.3L Turbo
Year
2008
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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Coolant: Service and Repair

Coolant Replacement 

1. Start the engine. Set the heater temperature control dial to maximum heat, then turn off the ignition switch. Make sure the engine and radiator are

cool to the touch.

2. Remove the radiator cap.
3. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.

4. After the coolant has drained, tighten the radiator drain plug.
5. Remove the coolant reservoir, and drain the coolant. Reinstall the coolant reservoir.
6. Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark (A) with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001).

7. Pour Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001) into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.

NOTE: 
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Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001). Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the
cooling system to malfunction or fail.

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Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add water.

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