Honda Prelude (2000 year). Manual

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Maintenance

U.S. Owners
Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your vehicle MAINLY
under one or more of the
following conditions:

Driving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in freezing
temperatures, driving less
than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot

[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.

Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.

Trailer towing, driving with a

roof rack, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.

1 : Refer t o page

204

for replacement

information under special driving

conditions.

2 : Refer to page

203

for replacement

information under special driving

conditions.

Canadian Owners
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Severe Conditions.

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Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal
Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in

A, B, C as required for each distance/time.

Severe Conditions:

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot (over 90°F/32°C) conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.

Trailer towing, driving with a roof top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

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1 : See Timing Belt on page

204

to determine need for replacement.

2 : See Air Conditioning Filter on page

203

for replacement

information under special conditions.

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Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)

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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page

172

) or severe

conditions (page

174).

Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.

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Owner Maintenance Checks

You should check the following

items at the specified intervals. If

you are unsure of how to perform

any check, turn to the page given.

Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page

130

Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time

you fill the fuel tank. See page

131

Windshield washer fluid — Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.

If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page

190

Automatic transmission — Check

the fluid level monthly. See page

191

Brakes — Check the fluid level
monthly. See page

193

Tires — Check the tire pressure

monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page

205

Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page

211.

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Fluid Locations

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP

COOLANT

RESERVOIR

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

FLUID DIPSTICK

(Yellow loop)

BRAKE FLUID

(Gray cap)

(5-speed Manual

Transmission only)

CLUTCH FLUID

(Gray cap)

POWER STEERING

FLUID (Red cap)

WASHER FLUID

(Blue cap)

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

(Orange loop)

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Engine Oil

Adding Oil

To add oil, unscrew and remove the

engine oil fill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.

Wait a few minutes and recheck the

oil level. Do not fill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.

Recommended Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.

Always use a premium-grade deter-

gent oil. It is highly recommended
that you use Genuine Honda Motor

Oil in your vehicle for as long as you
own it.

You can determine an oil's SAE
viscosity and Service Classification
from the API Service label on the oil

container.

A fuel-efficient oil is recommended

for your Honda. This is shown on the
API Service label by the words

"Energy Conserving." This oil is
formulated to help your engine use
less fuel.

The A P I Service label also tells you

the service classification of the oil.

Always use an oil that is labeled "API

Service SJ." This service rating may
include other classifications, such as
CD. These additional classifications
are not a problem, as long as the
label also carries the SJ classification.

API SERVICE LABEL

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Engine Oil

The oil container may also display

the API Certification seal. Make sure
it says "For Gasoline Engines."

API CERTIFICATION SEAL

The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your car according to this chart.

An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is

preferred for improved fuel economy
and year-round protection in your
Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F (—7°C).

Synthetic Oil

You may use a synthetic motor oil if

it meets the same requirements
given for conventional motor oil:
energy conserving, a service
classification of SJ, and the proper
weight as shown on the chart. When
using synthetic oil, you must follow
the oil and filter change intervals
given in the maintenance schedule.

Additives
Your Honda does not need any oil

additives. Purchasing additives for
the engine or transmission will not
increase your car's performance or

longevity. It only increases the cost
of operating your car.

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Ambient Temperature

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Engine Oil

Changing the Oil and Filter

Always change the oil and filter

according to the time and distance

(miles/kilometers) recommenda-

tions in the maintenance schedule.

The oil and filter collect contami-

nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from

underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lift for this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper
equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.

1. Run the engine until it reaches

normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.

2. Open the hood and remove the

engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.

3. Remove the oil filter and let the

remaining oil drain. A special

wrench (available from your

Honda dealer) is required to
remove the filter.

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Type SH

OIL FILTER

OIL DRAIN BOLT

WASHER

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Engine Oil

4. Install a new oil filter according to

instructions that come with it.

5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,

then reinstall the drain bolt.

Tighten it to:

33 lbf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m)

6. Refill the engine with the recom-

mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity

(including filter):

5.1 US qt (4.8 l , 4.2 Imp qt)

7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.

Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
five seconds. If it does not, turn off
the engine and reinspect your
work.

8. Let the engine run for several

minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.

9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for

several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.

Improper dispoasl of engine oil can be
harmful to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

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OIL FILTER

NOTICE

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Cooling System

Adding Engine Coolant

If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the M I N line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

This coolant should always be a

mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and
50 percent water. Never add straight
antifreeze or plain water.

Always use Genuine Honda
Antifreeze/Coolant. If it is not

available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant
recommended for aluminum engines.
However, continued use of any non-
Honda coolant can result in
corrosion, causing the cooling
system to malfunction or fail. Have

the cooling system flushed and
refilled with Honda antifreeze/
coolant as soon as possible.

If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.

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RESERVE TANK

Removing the radiator cap

while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and

radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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1. Make sure the engine and

radiator are cool.

2. Turn the radiator cap counter-

clockwise, without pressing down
on it, until it stops. This relieves
any pressure remaining in the
cooling system.

3. Remove the radiator cap by

pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.

4. The coolant level should be up to

the base of the filler neck. Add
coolant if it is low.

5. Put the radiator cap back on.

Tighten it fully.

6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.

Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and M I N marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.

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RADIATOR CAP

RESERVE TANK

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Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your car's cooling

system. They may not be compatible

with the coolant or engine compo-
nents.

Replacing Engine Coolant

The cooling system should be

completely drained and refilled with
new coolant according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Only use
Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.

Draining the coolant requires access
to the underside of the car. Unless
you have the tools and knowledge,
you should have this maintenance
done by a skilled mechanic.

1. Turn the ignition ON (II). Slide

the heater temperature control
lever to maximum heat. Turn off

the ignition. Open the hood. Make
sure the engine and radiator are
cool to the touch.

2. Remove the radiator cap.

3. Loosen the drain plug on the

bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will come out through the
hole in the splash cover.

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DRAIN PLUG

Type SH

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Cooling System

Except Type SH only

Remove the drain bolt and washer

from the engine block.

4. Remove the reserve tank from its

holder by pulling it straight up.
Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder.

5. When the coolant stops draining,

tighten the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator.

Except Type SH only

Apply non-hardening sealant to the

drain bolt threads, put a new washer
on the drain bolt, and reinstall the
bolt in the engine block. Tighten it
securely.

Tightening torque:

61 lbf.ft (83 N.m , 8.5 kgf.m)

6. M i x the recommended antifreeze

with an equal amount of purified

or distilled water in a clean
container. The cooling system
capacity is:

With 5-speed manual transmission:

(Except Type SH)

0.87 US gal (3.3 l , 0.73 Imp gal)

(Type SH)

0.85 US gal (3.2 l , 0.70 Imp gal)

With automatic transmission:

0.85 US gal (3.2 l ,0.70 Imp gal)

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DRAIN BOLT

Except

Type SH

DRAIN PLUG

HOLDER

RESERVE TANK

RESERVE

TANK CAP

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Cooling System

7. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of

the engine.

Pour coolant into the radiator up
to the base of the filler neck.

Tighten the bleeder bolt when

coolant comes out in a steady
stream with no bubbles.

8. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX

mark. Install the reserve tank cap.

9. Check the level in the radiator,

add coolant if needed.

10. Install the radiator cap, and

tighten it to the first stop.

11. Start the engine and let it run until

the radiator fan comes on two
times. Then stop the engine.

12. Remove the radiator cap. Fill the

radiator with coolant up to the
filler neck and the reserve tank up
to the MAX mark.

13. Start the engine and hold it at

1,500 rpm until the radiator fan

comes on. Turn off the engine.
Check the coolant level in the
radiator and add coolant if needed.

14. Install the radiator cap, and

tighten it fully.

15. If necessary, fill the reserve tank

to the MAX mark. Install the
reserve tank cap.

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FILLER NECK

Fill up to here

BLEEDER BOLT

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