2002 Honda Insight 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

15 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2002 Honda Insight come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

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 3 options from FVP, PEAK and PRESTONE — 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, BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861398.

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

One part is listed for the 2002 Honda Insight — TECHPRO HO3014127.

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 are listed for the 2002 Honda Insight, from CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD.

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

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2002 Honda Insight.

Part numbers include 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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2002 Honda Insight come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31409, MOTORAD 3124 and MOTORAD 3125.

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

5 Radiator parts for the 2002 Honda Insight come from 4 brands — TECHPRO, AGILITY, FVP and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 2 options from TECHPRO. TECHPRO HO3010137 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AGILITY, FVP and OSC. A representative part number is AGILITY 8012745.

Listed part numbers: TECHPRO HO3010137, TECHPRO HO3010181 and AGILITY 8012745, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Radiator Cap parts for the 2002 Honda Insight come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, CSF, GATES and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 4514.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST37.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from CSF, GATES, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 4514.

Listed part numbers: CSF 4514, MOTORAD ST37 and GATES 31412, plus the other parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2002 Honda Insight — DORMAN 490216.

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

One part is listed for the 2002 Honda Insight — TECHPRO HO3115168.

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

3 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Insight, from ACDELCO and CONTINENTAL.

This group includes ACDELCO 20562S, ACDELCO 22702L and CONTINENTAL 66870.

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

One part is listed for the 2002 Honda Insight — 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

14 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2002 Honda Insight come from 13 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX37T.

The Economy section: 5 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX37T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, HELLA, DELPHI 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

5 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Insight, from MOTORAD, ACKOJA, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. MOTORAD 7446192 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7446192 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from ACKOJA, CALORSTAT, JAPANESE OE and 1 other brand. ACKOJA A26990009 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 7446192, ACKOJA A26990009 and CALORSTAT TH626788, plus the other parts above.

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

7 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2002 Honda Insight come from 7 brands — AISIN, GATES, BECK/ARNLEY and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THP505.

Listed part numbers: AISIN THP505, GATES 33615 and BECK/ARNLEY 0390123, plus the other parts 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

4 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2002 Honda Insight, from FVP, ACKOJA and GMB.

Economy: 1 part, from ACKOJA. A representative part number is ACKOJA A2650021.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FVP and GMB. FVP 1352400 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes ACKOJA A2650021 and FVP 1352400 and the remaining parts above.