2000 HONDA PRELUDE Owner's Manual (in English)

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) 
Engin
e Oi l
The oil container may also display the API Certification seal. Make sureit says "For Gasoline Engines."
API  CERTIFICATIO N  SEA L The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosit

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) 
Engin
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Changin g th e Oi l an d  Filte r
Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and filter

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) Engin
e Oi l
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.

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) Coolin
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Addin g Engin e Coolan t

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

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) Coolin
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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

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) Coolin
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Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's coolingsystem. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or engine compo-
 nents.

Replacin g Engin e Coolan t
T

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) Coolin
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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

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HONDA PRELUDE 2000  Owners Manual (in English) 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 wi