Where is the radiator drain on a Honda Accord?
If you own a 2.3L, use your 18 mm socket wrench to remove the 18 mm drain bolt on the rear side of the cylinder block. You will find this below the oil filter. After the radiator has fully drained, set aside the old coolant.
Where is the block drain on an accord?
The block drain is on the rear side of the engine, toward the passenger side. There is a nipple coming out from inside the nut, so you can fit a drain hose on it, then loosen the nut. A good bit of coolant will come out.
Are there genuine drain plugs for Honda Accord?
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Where do you drain coolant from an engine block?
Engine block drains allow you to drain coolant from the engine block, the petcock on the radiator will only allow you to drain the radiator and lines – if that is all you have drained then you have left the job half done. Place a drain pan under the petcock of the radiator located on the driver’s side of the radiator at the bottom.
If you own a 2.3L, use your 18 mm socket wrench to remove the 18 mm drain bolt on the rear side of the cylinder block. You will find this below the oil filter. After the radiator has fully drained, set aside the old coolant.
The block drain is on the rear side of the engine, toward the passenger side. There is a nipple coming out from inside the nut, so you can fit a drain hose on it, then loosen the nut. A good bit of coolant will come out.
How to change coolant in a Honda Accord?
There is a procedure for doing the coolant change, which includes turning the heater up full hot (before draining), and starting the engine with the radiator cap on loosely (after filling), then running the engine until the fans come on at least twice. It’s not as simple as drain and refill. Good luck Good advise from BLCKFLSH as usual.
How big is the drain bolt on a Honda Accord?
The drain bolt is supposed to be torqued to 7.2 ft-lbs according to honda service manual, but it was impossible for me to get a torque wrench in there. Just a quarter turn, if that, with the combo wrench, after finger tightening, did the job. Here’s a picture of what the service manual states and a picture of it on my actual car.
How to unclog a / C drain tube in Honda Accord?
Connect the 5/16 rubber hose from the vacuum, and make sure it tightly fits. Then turn on the vacuum, and let it run for a minimum of five minutes. The evaporator drain tube should be completely unclogged, and the A/C in full working condition.
Where is the drain hose on an accord evaporator?
That drain hose is situated at the bottom of the evaporator case, so all the condensation (ideally) should run out. Your hose may be just hitting the evap core itself or a styrofoam liner (not sure how far you are trying to poke it in there). I haven’t taken my Accord case apart but I used to design aftermarket evaporators.
Where is the overflow tank on a Honda Accord?
The first step is to pop the hood and locate the radiator. The radiator is at the front of the engine bay. In addition to the radiator cap there is also a plastic ‘transparent’ overflow tank with a plastic cover. Here is a photo of the overflow tank showing the MIN and MAX lines.
Connect the 5/16 rubber hose from the vacuum, and make sure it tightly fits. Then turn on the vacuum, and let it run for a minimum of five minutes. The evaporator drain tube should be completely unclogged, and the A/C in full working condition.
What’s the best way to flush a Honda Accord?
Until you do, do not store in covered containers; pour down drains and sewers, on the ground, or mix with other garbage; and keep it away from children and animals.
How do you get coolant out of a radiator?
Have your pan, bottle, or other container available and place under the draining fluid to catch it. Locate and unscrew the plastic wing-nut on the underside of the radiator. This causes coolant to immediately begin to drain.
We offer a full selection of genuine Honda Accord Drain Plugs, engineered specifically to restore factory performance. Please narrow the Oil Drain Plug results by selecting the vehicle.
Have your pan, bottle, or other container available and place under the draining fluid to catch it. Locate and unscrew the plastic wing-nut on the underside of the radiator. This causes coolant to immediately begin to drain.
Until you do, do not store in covered containers; pour down drains and sewers, on the ground, or mix with other garbage; and keep it away from children and animals.