Cooling/heating system maintainence/upgrades
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03-09-2009, 03:40 PM
Cooling/heating system maintainence/upgrades
Inspect cooling system components for proper operation, leaks, and wear
Perform cooling system pressure test
Honda OEM water pump
Prestone Super Radiator Flush
Genuine Honda Type 2 long life coolant (pre-diluted, 50/50 mix)
Replace OEM cooling system hose clamps with Ideal screw type hose clamps
Samco red upper radiator hose
Samco red lower radiator hose
Honda OEM IACV coolant inlet hose
Honda OEM IACV coolant outlet hose
Honda OEM coolant bypass hose
Honda OEM coolant breather heater hose
Honda OEM radiator cap
Honda OEM thermostat
Honda OEM thermostat gasket
Inspect heating system components for proper operation, leaks, and wear
Replace OEM heating system hose clamps with Ideal screw type hose clamps
Honda OEM heater coolant inlet hose (A)
Honda OEM heater coolant inlet hose (B)
Honda OEM heater coolant outlet hose
I figured that should completely take care of the cooling/heating system components. I don't want to swap to an aftermarket radiator cap that has a higher pressure because this car doesn't need the higher boiling point, not to mention there's no reason to make it run a higher pressure. I also don't want a lower temp thermostat since this a daily driver and is driven in the winter, so the car needs to stay hot. I know I could do an aftermarket radiator, but that would basically just be bling since the stock one cools the car without an issues whatsoever. The only aftermarket thing I was going to do is use Samco radiator hoses instead of the OEM ones, whereas all the other hoses will be OEM. I know some people relocate the coolant tank, but this one will be staying to keep things simple on this daily driver. I am replacing all of the coolant hoses on the engine to replace them with fresh ones. Also, I will be replacing the stock hose clamps with the screw type hose clamps since it's strongly recommended by shop manuals and Hayne's manuals to secure a better fit.
Anything I'm missing or should change or upgrade?
Perform cooling system pressure test
Honda OEM water pump
Prestone Super Radiator Flush
Genuine Honda Type 2 long life coolant (pre-diluted, 50/50 mix)
Replace OEM cooling system hose clamps with Ideal screw type hose clamps
Samco red upper radiator hose
Samco red lower radiator hose
Honda OEM IACV coolant inlet hose
Honda OEM IACV coolant outlet hose
Honda OEM coolant bypass hose
Honda OEM coolant breather heater hose
Honda OEM radiator cap
Honda OEM thermostat
Honda OEM thermostat gasket
Inspect heating system components for proper operation, leaks, and wear
Replace OEM heating system hose clamps with Ideal screw type hose clamps
Honda OEM heater coolant inlet hose (A)
Honda OEM heater coolant inlet hose (B)
Honda OEM heater coolant outlet hose
I figured that should completely take care of the cooling/heating system components. I don't want to swap to an aftermarket radiator cap that has a higher pressure because this car doesn't need the higher boiling point, not to mention there's no reason to make it run a higher pressure. I also don't want a lower temp thermostat since this a daily driver and is driven in the winter, so the car needs to stay hot. I know I could do an aftermarket radiator, but that would basically just be bling since the stock one cools the car without an issues whatsoever. The only aftermarket thing I was going to do is use Samco radiator hoses instead of the OEM ones, whereas all the other hoses will be OEM. I know some people relocate the coolant tank, but this one will be staying to keep things simple on this daily driver. I am replacing all of the coolant hoses on the engine to replace them with fresh ones. Also, I will be replacing the stock hose clamps with the screw type hose clamps since it's strongly recommended by shop manuals and Hayne's manuals to secure a better fit.
Anything I'm missing or should change or upgrade?
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