Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1993 Honda Prelude VTECFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | ||||
| Accord | 4.0 Qts. (3.8L) | |||
| Civic & Civic Del Sol | 3.5 Qts. (3.3L) | |||
| Prelude | ||||
| 2.2L Engine (F22A1) | 4.0 Qts. (3.8L) | |||
| 2.2L Engine (H22A1) | 5.1 Qts. (4.8L) | |||
| 2.3L Engine (H23A1) | 4.2 Qts. (4.0L) | |||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | ||||
| Accord | ||||
| Automatic Transaxle | 7.5 Qts. (7.1L) | |||
| Manual Transaxle | 7.0 Qts. (6.6L) | |||
| Civic & Civic Del Sol | ||||
| Automatic Transaxle | ||||
| 1.5L Engine | 4.6 Qts. (4.4L) | |||
| 1.6L Engine | 5.0 Qts. (4.7L) | |||
| Manual Transaxle | 4.8 Qts. (4.5L) | |||
| Prelude | ||||
| Automatic Transaxle | ||||
| 2.2L Engine (F22A1) | 7.4 Qts. (7.0L) | |||
| 2.3L Engine (H23A1) | 7.7 Qts. (7.3L) | |||
| Manual Transaxle | ||||
| 2.2L Engine (F22A1) | 7.5 Qts. (7.1L) | |||
| 2.2L Engine (H22A1) | 8.2 Qts. (7.8L) | |||
| 2.3L Engine (H23A1) | 7.8 Qts. (7.4L) | |||
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) | ||||
| Accord | ||||
| Oil Change | 2.5 Qts. (2.4L) | |||
| Overhaul | 6.3 Qts. (6.0L) | |||
| Civic | ||||
| Oil Change | 3.0 Qts. (2.8L) | |||
| Overhaul | 6.1 Qts. (5.8L) | |||
| Civic Del Sol | ||||
| Oil Change | 2.9 Qts. (2.7L) | |||
| Overhaul | 6.2 Qts. (5.9L) | |||
| Prelude | ||||
| Oil Change | 2.5 Qts. (2.4L) | |||
| Overhaul | 6.3 Qts. (6.0L) | |||
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 30W, 10W-40 & 20W-40) | ||||
| Accord | ||||
| Oil Change | 2.0 Qts. (1.9L) | |||
| Overhaul | 2.1 Qts. (2.0L) | |||
| Civic & Civic Del Sol | ||||
| Oil Change | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) | |||
| Overhaul | 2.0 Qts. (1.9L) | |||
| Prelude | ||||
| Oil Change | 2.0 Qts. (1.9L) | |||
| Overhaul | 2.1 Qts. (2.0L) | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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