1990 Honda CRX Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

20 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 4 other brands supply 10 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.

This group includes ACDELCO 14076S, CONTINENTAL 63246 and DAYCO 86050 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

4 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 1990 Honda CRX, from AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN, GPD and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 CRX.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA HA0718737, DORMAN 603802 and GPD 2411248, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Honda CRX — DORMAN 54370.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1990 Honda CRX.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

12 Radiator parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 9 brands — NISSENS, SPECTRA PREMIUM, FAMOUS BRAND and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FAMOUS BRAND 432106. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. FAMOUS BRAND 432106 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from NISSENS, SPECTRA PREMIUM, DENSO and 4 other brands. A representative part number is DENSO 2213221.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

7 Radiator Cap parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 5 brands — GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 4502. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0213.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from CSF, MOTORAD, SKP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is CSF 4502.

Part numbers include CSF 4502, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533, among others listed above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Honda CRX — DORMAN 490216.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

5 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 1990 Honda CRX, from DORMAN, GPD, SKP and 2 other brands. DORMAN 620215 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 CRX.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN, GPD and SKP. A representative part number is DORMAN 620215.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FOUR SEASONS and VDO / CONTINENTAL. FOUR SEASONS 75414 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620215, GPD 2812124 and SKP SK620215, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

7 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 4 brands — FOUR SEASONS, VDO / CONTINENTAL, GPD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 35407. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 35407, VDO / CONTINENTAL PM3777 and ACDELCO 1580408 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

9 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1990 Honda CRX, from GATES, DAYCO, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71382 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 CRX.

Economy: 1 part, from GATES. A representative part number is GATES 25150.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71382 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: DAYCO 71382, GATES 25150 and GATES 21424, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

21 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 14 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1580154. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.

The Economy section: 9 options from SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. SKP SK1580154 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 12 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and 6 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1580154.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

19 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1990 Honda CRX, from MOTORAD, GATES, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. MOTORAD 2042170 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 CRX.

The Heavy Duty section lists 5 options from GATES and MOTORAD — rated for severe service. GATES 33568S is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2042170.

The Premium section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7242180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from BECK/ARNLEY, MOTORAD, GATES and 3 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1430672 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1990 Honda CRX come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, GATES and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35498.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

10 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1990 Honda CRX, from GRAF, BECK/ARNLEY, SKP and 6 other brands. AISIN WPH002 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1312050.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from GRAF, AISIN, GATES and 2 other brands. AISIN WPH002 is listed in this group.