Cooling System Specifications

1998 Acura Integra RS, AutomaticSECTION Cooling System Specifications
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COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Model Specification
Coolant Replacement Interval (1) 45,000 Miles
Coolant Capacity(2)
Integra
B18B1 Engine
A/T 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
M/T 4.6 Qts. (4.4L)
B18C1 Engine 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
B18C5 Engine 4.8 Qts. (4.5L)
2.3CL
A/T 5.6 Qts. (5.3L)
M/T 5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
3.0CL 5.6 Qts. (5.3L)
3.2TL (3) 5.9 Qts. (5.6L)
3.5RL (4) 6.4 Qts. (6.1L)
Pressure Cap
Integra 13.5-18 psi
Except Integra 14-18 psi
Thermostat Opens
Starts (Except 1999 3.2TL) 169-176°F (76-80°C)
1999 3.2TL 163-171°F (73-77°C)
Fully Open 194°F (90°C)
(1) Replace after 2 years, and every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(2) Specification is for coolant change. Add 1.5-2.0 qts. (1.4-1.9L) for system overhaul.
(3) Specification includes 0.6 qts. (0.6L) for reservoir capacity.
(4) Specification is for coolant change. For system overhaul, coolant capacity is 9.1 qts. (8.6L)
RENDER: 1.0x

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