2000 Honda Prelude 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

21 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, PEAK and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 9 options from VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861398 is listed in this group.

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

This group shows a single part: TECHPRO HO3014124.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2000 Honda Prelude come from 3 brands — CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0175, DORMAN 54370 and MOTORAD T135.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2000 Honda Prelude come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Listed part numbers: 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

7 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. MOTORAD 3124 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include MOTORAD 3124, MOTORAD 3121 and GATES 31428, among others listed 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 are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from ULTRA-POWER, LILAND GLOBAL, CSF and 9 other brands. CSF 2605 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is ULTRA-POWER 1494.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 1494AA.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from CSF, KOYORAD, TYC and 7 other brands. CSF 2605 is listed in this group.

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

13 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. GATES 31412 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 4 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and GATES — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CALORSTAT RC0212 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from GATES, MOTORAD, SKP and 2 other brands. GATES 31412 is listed in this group.

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

This group shows a single part: 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 for the 2000 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — SKP, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK620200.

The Economy section: 3 options from SKP, GPD and TECHPRO. SKP SK620200 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and UAC. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 76179.

Part numbers include SKP SK620200, GPD 2811246 and TECHPRO HO3115118, 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

6 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from VDO / CONTINENTAL, FOUR SEASONS, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 35254 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FOUR SEASONS 35254, VDO / CONTINENTAL PM3777 and ACDELCO 1580329, plus the other 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

11 Radiator Hose parts for the 2000 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — CONTINENTAL, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 70806.

The Economy section: 1 option from CONTINENTAL. CONTINENTAL 52017 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO 70806.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 927241.

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

24 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 12 other brands. SKP SK1580154 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 10 parts, from SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SK1580154.

The Standard Replacement section: 14 options from BECK/ARNLEY, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS and 7 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1580154 is listed in this group.

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

14 Thermostat parts for the 2000 Honda Prelude come from 8 brands — MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, CALORSTAT and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 5302170.

Heavy Duty: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5302170.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7302170.

Standard Replacement: 12 parts, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, CALORSTAT and 5 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN THH017.

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

12 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from FEL-PRO, APEX, VICTOR REINZ and 6 other brands. FEL-PRO 35469 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2000 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9025048 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 85212.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9025048, GPD 8241455 and FOUR SEASONS 85212, among others listed above.

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

9 Water Pump parts for the 2000 Honda Prelude come from 8 brands — FVP, BECK/ARNLEY, SKP and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 41046.

The Economy section: 4 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, SKP and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 1312153 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GATES, GMB, DAYCO and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 41046.

Listed part numbers: GATES 41046, BECK/ARNLEY 1312153 and FVP US9273, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2000 Honda Prelude, from BECK/ARNLEY, APEX, ELRING and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 0394107 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 0394107, APEX AWP3123 and ELRING 468660 and the remaining parts above.