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
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.69 LBS. | 0.76 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 2.50 QTS. | 2.36 L | HONDA Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 6.30 QTS. | 5.96 L | HONDA Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | HONDA DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 2.2L Eng,Standard Trans | Drain and Refill | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water | Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 2.2L Eng,Standard Trans | Total Capacity | 7.50 QTS. | 7.09 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water | Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. | S |
| Engine Oil | 2.2L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. | S |
| Engine Oil | 2.2L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. | S |
| Engine Oil | 2.2L Eng | Total Capacity | 5.20 QTS. | 4.92 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. | S |
| Fuel Tank | 15.90 GALS. | 60.18 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 L | API - SF or SG, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 | S | ||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 2.10 QTS. | 1.98 L | API - SF or SG, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | HONDA Power Steering Fluid | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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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