2001 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN drain

Starting the Engine

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.

3. Manual Transmission:
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
function unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.

Automatic Transmission:
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to theSTART (III) position. If the engine
does not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) for
more than 15 seconds at a time. Pause for at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
5. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed half-way
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while starting in order to clear flooding.
As before, keep the ignition key in the START (III) position for no
more than 15 seconds. Return tostep 5 if the engine does not start.
If it starts, lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.

Driving

Starting the Engine

Starting in Cold Weather at High
Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/
2,400 meters)

An engine is harder to start in cold weather. The thinner air found athigh altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400meters) adds to the problem.

Use the following procedure:
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
2. Push the accelerator pedal half- way to the floor and hold it therewhile starting the engine. Do nothold the ignition key in START (III) for more than 15 seconds.
When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up and smoothsout.
3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, push the accelerator pedal to the
floor and hold it there while youtry to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the enginedoes not start, return to step 2.
Driving

Engine Oil
4-cylinder models
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.
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 Ibf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m)

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Maintenance
DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
6-cylinder models WASHER

DRAIN BOLT

OIL FILTER
4-cylinder models

Engine Oil
6. Refill the engine with the recom- mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity (including filter):
(4-cylinder models)
4.5 US qt (4.3 , 3.8 Imp qt)

(6-cylinder models)
4.6 US qt (4.4 , 3.9 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 disposal 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.

Maintenance
NOTICE

OIL FILTER

6-cylinder models

Cooling System
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank. 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 timeand distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Only use Honda All season Antifreeze/
Coolant Type 2.
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.

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Maintenance

4 cylinder models
RESERVE TANK

6-cylinder models
RESERVE TANK

Cooling System

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

touch.

Except EX- V6 model

Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn the temperature control Dial all
the way clockwise. Turn off theignition and remove the key.
EX-V6 model

Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn the temperature control dial to90°F (32° C). Turn off the ignition
and remove the key.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
4-cylinder models

3. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. Thecoolant will drain through the
splash guard. Remove the drain
bolt and washer from the engine
block.

Maintenance
DRAIN

BOLT

DRAIN

PLUG

6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models

4-cylinder models

Cooling System

6-cylinder models

3. Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Loosen the drain
bolt. 4. Remove the reserve tank from its
holder by pulling it straight up.Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder. 6-cylinder models
When removing the reserve tank, first remove the cruise control cableand the ground cable from their clips.
After installing the tank back in place, put the cables back in their

clips.

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Maintenance
DRAIN PLUG
RESERVE TANKRESERVE TANK CAP

HOLDER

DRAIN BOLT
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models

Cooling System

5. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator.

6. 4-cylinder models
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt in the
engine block. Tighten it securely.
Tightening torque:
61 Ibf.ft (83 N.m , 8.5 kgf.m)
6-cylinder models

Tighten the drain bolt at the rear of the engine cylinder block
securely.

Tightening torque:
7 Ibf.ft (10 N.m, 1.0 kgf.m)
7. 4-cylinder models

Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of
the engine.
Pour Honda All Season
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator. This coolant is a
mixture of 50 percent anti-freezeand 50 percent water. Pre-mixing
is not required.
Tighten the bleeder bolt when coolant comes out in a steadystream with no bubbles.

Maintenance

RESERVE TANK
RESERVE TANK CAP
HOLDER

6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models

Fill up to here
FILLER NECK
FILLER NECK
Fill up to here

6-cylinder models