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Honda Prelude Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1981–2001)

Capacities

SpecificationValue
(1) Compressor refrigerant oil capacity.
(1) Compressor refrigerant oil capacity. (1)
Compressor refrigerant oil capacity.
Accord (1) 5.3
21.2-22.9
Accord 2.0
2.1 (2.0)
Capacity with automatic transmission 3.2
Capacity with manual transmission 3.2
Capacity with manual transmission 3.3
Change 2.6
Change Manual
0.87 Gallon (US) (gal (US))
Civic (1) 4.3-5.1
21.1-22.9
Civic 2WD & Civic CRX 1.9
2.0 (1.9)
Civic 4WD 2.4
2.5 (2.4)
Compressor 130 ml (4.40 oz) Volume of old compressor should equal oil drain from new compressor, but not more than 50 ml.
Condenser 25
CR-V (1) 4.3-5.1
22.9-24.7
Evaporator 40
For Fluid Change 0.42
For Overhaul 1.27
Leakage Repair 25
Line or Hose 10
Lubricant Capacity 10
Lubricant Capacity 130
Lubricant Type SP-10
Passport (1) 5.0
22.9
Prelude (1) 4.3-5.1
24.7-26.5
Prelude 2.2
2.3 (2.2)
R-134a Capacity 750
Receiver/Dryer 10
Refrigerant Capacity 1.66
Reserve tank capacity 0.16
Reservoir Capacity 0.42
System Capacity At disassembly 1.27
System Oil Capacity (Fluid Ounces) 4.33
Total 6.6
Total Manual
1.82 Gallon (US) (gal (US))
Without Rear A/C (1) 5.3-5.8
21.1-22.9
With Rear A/C (1) 5.3-5.8
28.1-29.9

Fluid Types & Grades

SpecificationValue
Concentration Minimum
50
HFC-134a R-134a
Lubricant Type Sanden SP-10 or equivalent
Polyalkleneglycol (PAG) SP-10 Oil
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)

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