Maintenance / 1990 Manual 5-speed · 4 cyl · 1.6 L
Engine coolant
Follow the original Honda coolant specification and bleeding procedure. Never open the hot radiator cap; numeric refill capacity remains held for unresolved trim/body and source disagreement.
IntervalFirst replace at 45,000 mi / 72,000 km or 36 months; thereafter every 30,000 mi / 48,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first.Verified
01 / Requirements
Configuration-specific service and fitment facts
These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.
- Coolant specification
- Honda-recommended antifreeze/coolant for aluminum engines, mixed 50/50 with low-mineral or distilled water; do not mix different coolants. VerifiedThe 1990 manual’s original specification; a present-day substitute requires separate verified compatibility.
- Cooling-system precautions
- Never open a hot pressurized cooling system. A total-system capacity is not necessarily the amount that drains during a routine change; follow the engine-specific bleeding procedure.