Cooling and lubrication of L13A engine of car Honda Civic 8

Replacing the coolant
1. Start the engine. Set the heating system temperature control to the maximum air temperature, then turn off the ignition. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch. 2. Remove the radiator cap. 3. Remove...

Checking the coolant
1. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. Make sure it is between the "MAX" A and "MIN" B marks. 2. If the coolant level in the expansion tank is at or below the "MIN" mark, add coolant to a level between the...

Radiator check
1. Wait until the engine has cooled down, then carefully remove the radiator cap and add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. 2. Connect pressure tester A (commercially available) to the radiator....

Replacing the EGR channel
1. Drain the engine coolant. 2. Remove the coolant bypass hose and wire harness clamps, then disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector. 3. Remove EGR channel A. 4. Install the EGR channel with a new...

Disabling/installing the air purifier
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor A connector. 2. Loosen bolt B and disconnect hoses C. 3. Remove the air cleaner housing D. 4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Replacing the radiator and fan
1. Drain the engine coolant. 2. Disconnect connector A of the working fluid temperature sensor 2 (ECT), then disconnect connector B of the air conditioner clutch and the wire harness lock from the air conditioner...

Checking the water pump
1. Remove the drive belt. 2. Remove the water pump pulley. 3. Turn the water pump counterclockwise. Make sure it rotates freely. If it does not rotate freely, replace the water pump. Note: When checking the water pump,...

Replacing the water pump
1. Remove the drive belt. 2. Drain the engine coolant. 3. Remove the water pump pulley. 4. Remove the five coolant pump mounting bolts, then remove the coolant pump. 5. Check and clean the O-ring groove and the surface...

Troubleshooting the Cooling Fan Control System
The radiator fan and air conditioner condenser fan do not operate at low speed when the air conditioner is on. The radiator fan and the air conditioner condenser fan rotate at low speed, but the radiator fan does not...

Checking the power relay
Use this table to determine the relay type and perform the test assigned to it. Normally open type (except PGM-FI relay 1, ignition coil relay, additional PGM-FI relay, ETCS relay, rear window defroster relay, air...

Replacing the Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1
1. Drain the engine coolant. 2. Remove the air cleaner housing. 3. Remove the throttle body. 4. Disconnect the ECT sensor 1 connector. 5. Remove the harness retainer B and sensor 1 ECT C. 6. Install the sensor in the...

Replacing the Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 2
1. Drain the engine coolant. 2. Remove the lower engine cover. 3. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2 connector. 4. Remove the ECT 2V sensor. 5. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal, with a new sealing ring D,...

Removal and installation the engine oil level sensor
1. Remove the lower engine cover. 2. Drain the engine oil. 3. Unscrew bolts A, remove engine oil level sensor covers B and engine oil level sensor connector C. Note: If the cover is damaged, replace it. 4. Remove bolts...

Checking the engine oil level sensor
Note: This procedure tests the functionality of the engine oil level sensor. Perform the procedure on a flat surface. Make sure the customer has not added oil before performing this procedure. Check for oil leaks before...

Troubleshooting the engine lubrication system
Excessive consumption of motor oil 1. Check how tightly the oil filler cap is tightened 2. engine, drain plug bolt and 3. Oil filter. Check for oil leaks. 4. Check the valve guide bushing wear and valve stem seals....

Removal the engine oil pressure sensor
1. Remove the lower engine cover. 2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor connector A from sensor B. 3. Check for continuity between the positive terminal C and the engine ("ground"). There should be continuity...

Replacing the engine oil filter supply pipe
1. Remove the filter. 2. Remove the oil filter inlet pipe. 3. Install two 20 x 1.5 mm A nuts onto the new oil filter feed pipe. Hold the nut with a flat wrench, then tighten the second nut with another wrench. 4....

Replacing the engine oil pressure sensor
1. Remove the lower engine cover. 2. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector, then remove the oil pressure switch. 3. Remove all old liquid gaskets from the sensor and its mounting hole. 4. Apply a very small...

Disassembling the oil pump
1. Remove the timing chain. 2. Remove oil filter A, then oil pump B. Checking the oil pump 1. Remove the pump cover. 2. Check the radial clearance between the inner and outer rotors (between the inner rotor A and the...

Installing an oil/air separator
1. Clean and dry the oil/air separator mating surfaces, bolts and bolt holes. 2. Apply a 1.5mm wide layer of sealant P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70-K0334M or 08C70-X0331S along the damage lines. Note: If 5 minutes or more have...

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