Cooling System Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Acura RSX, 2002 Acura MDX, 2002 Acura 3.2TL, and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Model

Specification

Coolant Replacement Interval

Except MDX, RSX & 3.2TL

⁽¹⁾ 45,000 Miles

MDX, RSX & 3.2TL

⁽²⁾ 120,000 Miles

Coolant Capacity ⁽³⁾

RSX

A/T

5.3 Qts. (5.0L)

M/T

5.7 Qts. (5.4L)

MDX

8.0 (7.6)

3.2 CL & 3.2TL

⁽⁴⁾ 5.9 Qts. (5.6L)

3.5RL

⁽⁵⁾ 6.4 Qts. (6.1L)

Pressure Cap Opens

14.0-18.0 psi

Thermostat Opens

Starts

169-176°F (76-80°C)

Fully Open

194°F (90°C)

⁽¹⁾	Replace after 2 years, and every 30,000 miles thereafter.

⁽²⁾	Replace after 10 years, and every 60,000 miles thereafter.

⁽³⁾	Specification is for coolant change. Add 1.2-2.0 qts. (1.1-1.9L) for system overhaul.

⁽⁴⁾	Specification includes .60-.80 qts. (.60-.80L) for reservoir capacity.

⁽⁵⁾	Specification is for coolant change. For system overhaul, coolant capacity is 9.1 qts. (8.6L)