1997-2001 Honda Prelude Specifications

Look up Honda Prelude specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.2L 4-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 10W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 33ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 5.0 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.5L 6-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 15.9 US gal (60.0L )

Washer Fluid

• Capacity: 
  • US Models: 2.6 qt (2.5 L)
  • Canadian Models:  4.8 qt (4.5 L)

Brake Fluid

• Type: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement

Automatic Transmission Fluid

• Type: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
• Capacity: 6.3 qt (6.0 L)

5-Speed Manual Transmission Fluid

• Type: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recommended
• Capacity: 2.1qt ( 2.0 L)

Rear differential fluid (4WD)

• Type: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement.
• Capacity: 2.79 US qt (2.64 )

Coolant

• Type: Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
• Capacity: 
  • Manual Transmission:
    • U.S.:Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS:1.96 gal (7.4L)
  • Automatic Transmission :
    • U.S.:Si, Si 4WS, Canada: 1.93 gal (7.3L )

Powertrain

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed manual

Fuel Consumption