#Honda accord coolant reservoir cap how to

Promptly wipe up any spilled fluid as it is highly toxic. Always wear safety goggles when working on your Accord. Removing the coolant reservoir cap on a warm engine could cause the cap to fly off at a high rate of speed and fluid to spray out of the reservoir. If the cap no longer vents, the excess buildup of pressure. When pressure is very high, the cap allows excess coolant to flow to the coolant recovery reservoir. These coolants will typically say 50/50 or pre-mixed on the front of the coolant bottle. The Honda Accord's radiator cap controls the pressure inside the cooling system.

Some coolants will come premixed-that is, you don't need to add any water. Mix the coolant / antifreeze with distilled water so that you have a combination of 50% coolant and 50% water. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add - for Hondas, it will typically be in a section titled Fluid Capacities in the back of your manual.

#Honda accord coolant reservoir cap how to

The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir in your Accord is located and how to add coolant / antifreeze. Radiator Coolant Reservoir Overflow Tank Cap with Joint Replacement Compatible with Honda Acura Accord CR-V Civic Pilot Insight Element - 2 Pcs. I have replaced the radiator, which was starting to seep at the upper tank. I am losing coolant, but dont see any leaks. I have a 2002 Accord LX 2.3 VETEC with 86K. Make sure to check your engine when it is cold for an accurate reading. Asked by ianhillsman1 at 01:34 PM about the 2002 Honda Accord LX. Engine coolant / antifreeze circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won't freeze in the winter. Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2000 Honda Accord is pretty easy.