What coolant does a 98 Honda Civic take?
Zerex 1 Gallon Blue 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
What kind of coolant does a 2009 Honda Civic use?
Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
Where is the drain valve on a radiator?
A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely. That’s why shops always remove the lower radiator hose. That drains the entire radiator AND most of the coolant from the engine.
How do you remove radiator cap on Honda Civic?
Removing the cap will allow air to flow through both openings and for coolant to come out faster. Once the cap is removed, grab the pliers, or flat head screwdriver, and loosen the clamp to remove the radiator overflow hose, then remove lower hose located on the bottom corner of the radiator. Figure 4.
What should I do if my radiator drain plug is missing?
Use a ratchet, and following the instructions in the auto repair service manual, loosen the drain plug. Allow the coolant to drain into a bucket that you place underneath. Look at the coolant in the drain bucket. If it appears cloudy or muddy you should replace it with fresh coolant.
Where is the overflow hose on a Honda Civic?
Once the cap is removed, grab the pliers, or flat head screwdriver, and loosen the clamp to remove the radiator overflow hose, then remove lower hose located on the bottom corner of the radiator. Figure 4. The overflow reservoir was located in that big empty space. Removing it will offer more flexibility. Figure 5. Remove lower radiator hose.
Where is the drain valve on a Honda Civic?
Depending on your size and where you are working, you may need to place the car on jack stands to be able to work under it. Let the engine cool down completely, hot coolant can and will burn you. Locate the drain valve on the underside of the radiator. Place your drain pan underneath.
How do you flush the radiator in a Honda Civic?
However, many people do partial flushes (removes about 3/4th’s of the fluid) due to the huge hassle it is to get to this bolt, and to re-torque it. The bolt is located on the engine block close to the oil filter. Place your drain pan as best you can underneath. Loosen the bolt until fluid begins to flow out.
Where is the thermostat on a Honda Civic?
Locate the thermostat housing. You can do so by following the upper radiator hose to the engine block. Position your drain pan as best you can under the hose, so that it can catch any fluid when you disconnect it. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
Once the cap is removed, grab the pliers, or flat head screwdriver, and loosen the clamp to remove the radiator overflow hose, then remove lower hose located on the bottom corner of the radiator. Figure 4. The overflow reservoir was located in that big empty space. Removing it will offer more flexibility. Figure 5. Remove lower radiator hose.