How to Replace a Radiator on a 1998-2002 Honda Accord V6 (6th gen.)

Replacing the radiator on a 6th gen accord can be fairly simple. Whether the gasket is worn between the tank and metal fins or the tank has a crack in it because of age. This particular model is a 2000 Honda Accord coupe v6 with the automatic transmission. Original radiator is about 15 years old and had about ~165k on it before the crack in the tank.
This video should be used as a reference only and any damages caused by using this video, I shall not be liable for.
Thanks for watching!!

[@MsMrapplepie]

You’re a saint, man. Did this by myself in an hour and now my 2001 Honda Accord is running smoothly again 👌🏻

[@increase9896]

this is good to hear -- i have same car and i just got to work and noticed my engine was hotter than usual. popped the hood and saw a murder scene of coolant all over my engine lol. time to order a new radiator, and i know what i will be doing on my next day off

[@karinarivas6058]

How much would you charge do it for me?

[@mostresticator5]

my 98 ex started overheating at stop lights... changed coolant, replaced thermostat, nope...had to replace original radiator (only took 170k miles!) great vid!

[@LJ_AF]

Thanks for the video. Was hesitant at first. But if you can do most of it it one handed and bare footed then I should be able to do it. lol.Thanks again.

[@CharlietoKind]

+Soapstreet good luck! lol

[@jloombeats]

Doing this exact same job on my '02 Accord V6 coupe tomorrw. Your video is the most detailed Ive found. Good stuff brother!!!

[@iMiik]

anyone that can do this job one handed is an expert in my eye. excellent job! 👏🏼

[@BasquiatSama]

My radiator just cracked on my 98 Honda Accord about a week ago and it's leaking fluid, 146k miles and now I have to get it replaced, thanks for the video.

[@baseballinn]

No shoes, one hand, legend

[@tyking119]

Great video,guys just as a note u do not have to reomove the fan when removing the radiator.the auto transmission line can be discontinued at the upper clamps and the bottom radiator line can be removed after u pull up the radiator.i live in ny so all the bottom fan bolts were rusted good luck trying to remove them with the radiator connected lol.ps very great tip about the clamp to make sure u put it back at the original position,cause that sucker will leak for sure.great video again

[@ess627]

This was a great video. It took me a lot longer because the lower hose clamp was faced under and ended up removing the bottom cover. I say just take the time and raise the car up to remove cover. You will save more time than trying to get the right angle to release the hose clamps. I would say this job was pretty easy to do. And I would replace the thermostat as well before filling up the coolant. Thermostats are so cheap ($10). Just do it while your coolant is already drained. I found my reservoir tank was disgusting and ended replacing it as well for an extra $40. Good luck to those who try it yourself.

[@Wesmancan]

Unhook everything and you can pull radiator and remove bottom hose.

[@sergoberiya5801]

good video, applies to acura tl as well.my type s is 100% identical under the hood.god bless you brother.

[@ivangarcia800]

Just changed mine and kept thinking back when I had watched this a few days before, video definitely helped me. I don’t think I had to even google anything during the replacement

[@liberatethruexposure]

If it helps anyone’s confidence out, know that the extra clanking of the Metal and his heavy breathing is due to doing this one handed while recording. Like when he said “man I wish I had a tripod right now” I really felt that and gave this video a like.

[@emailkenny]

Wonder who said “ I know! Let’s make the top part of the RADIATOR out of plastic! “ 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

a juu

[@bennymartin5374]

Money🤦🏼🤦🏼

[@james_schneiderwind]

Great video! I’m going to attempt this next week when my parts arrive. My radiator isn’t leaking, but it seems to have lots of buildup and coolant doesn’t flow through properly now after 313k miles. I had no idea that there was a mini transmission cooler at the bottom of the radiator either. Makes sense why these transmissions had so many problems now.

[@user-pd7ty4ow7q]

Just in case anyone didn't know, they make a funnel that attaches to the radiator where the cap goes where you wont have coolant overflow.

[@richardmorse8408]

It's called Lisle spill free funnel part # 24680 available from Amazon. Check your local Auto supply stores to compare price. I used it on my 1998 Honda Accord EX V6 and didn't spill a drop I think. After air is expelled transfer remainder to reservoir tank and then top up to max level. Worth every penny.

[@shawnc4614]

Perfect video in my opinion, the pause on the book was the most helpful for me.

[@pushkarrathod1698]

Thanks for the video. I got some issue with my Radiator with same model. I went to Auto Repair shop & they replaced it but they charged me a lot amount $900. And they said they didn't change hose & thermostat. Now today I got a problem with thermostat.

[@coyacampbell5361]

Great instruction! I love that you are very detailed... Again great job... thanks for posting!

[@jameswilliams663]

Swapping out condenser on 2002 4cyl. - bad compressor. Therefore thanks Also 160,000 on mine , original tranny, My radiator appears fine . This car made in Japan, happy about that. I drain atf fluid every 10k. Mechanic friend said not a bad idea with this vintage accord. Ez to do. Thanks again - a number of helpful hints throughout.

[@Fabsurf101]

nicely done and it is much appreciated even though I would never do it myself with 98 Honda Accord. It is good to know. Recently, I have a service with the dealer it cost me a $1100 so your video is invaluable.

[@erickrodriguez4479]

You got robbed 😂

[@slowgoat6089]

@@erickrodriguez4479 - 🤣🤣🤣

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@erickrodriguez4479exactly!! And that’s exactly why those guys charge as much as they do because they know there’s people who would never DARE try it themselves and don’t know any better about it. lol. Pisses me off

[@jengaa2988]

Thank you dude ^_^ was able to save a lot of money by doing the repair myself. Had the radiator head crack it almost the exact same spot as you've got here.

[@F18Dman]

Great video. Helped a lot. Next time try removing the upper hose first, makes getting the fans out easier and to heat up your engine faster, turn up the AC full blast. One handed and no shoes, great style points. D-man

[@ntamichael9343]

I just saw this video this hour, am doing just same job on my customer's same car same colour, same V6 engine, this tutorial was massive and so helpful, thanks sir, and God bless you big teeth to teeth in Jesus name amen.

[@roadrunner8428]

I know you followed the book but...Instead of wasting anti freeze by allowing it to flow out of the radiator, next time cap the radiator and allow the excess to flow into the overflow tank. That way you'll be using it down the road instead of wiping it off the ground.

[@CharlietoKind]

Thanks for the tip! Will defiantly remember next time for a radiator fluid exchange!

[@jzip]

I'm really good at disassembling things, well. But to put back together lol it's a challenge. Good thing I'm not a surgeon.

[@fatherson5026]

Mine just cracked on my 2000 at 290k miles I will be changing it tomorrow. Thanks for the video

[@PreppyGuy007]

Informative video! I have a 1999 Honda Accord EXV6, 4Dr sedan. Original owner since July, 1999. I purchased the Denso radiator from Rock Auto. The item arrived opened. They only used staples, and no tape. Unbelievable. My OEM radiator is fine, but who knows if the part will become unavailable. After all, the car is twenty four years old, and still continues to run look new (believe it!) I have always, and will continue use OEM parts, unless not available. I find myself contacting the UK, Canada, or Japan for parts not available in the US. I was shocked that there was rust residue on plastic. The brittle part is to be expected since plastic beaks down over time due to heat. It most certainly does look like a chore to remove the bottom hoses. In addition to placing them back on. You expressed difficulty sliding the hoses back on. I would use silicone spray, or WD40. People have always complained about the trans in the Accords. My continues to run strong. Currently, I have 141,500 miles. I also plan on replacing the upper and lower hoses, clamps, including the thermostat. I am not sure when either of the parts were replaced. Thanks to you and any one else that provides mechanical maintenance videos to the 1998 - 2002 Honda Accord. Trust me, it has been a great help!

[@wavyy3298]

Thank you I used your video to help me fix my car

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

Tips that makes this process much easier & cleaner : Elevate the front end of the car; Remove (and keep) the bottom splash guard aka engine cover; remove the transmission cooling lines UP near the transmission. Put an old rag under the hoses at that point and have small rubber plugs to seal off the hoses. Then simply lift the radiator out with the trans cooling hoses and bracket as one.

[@skine1107]

just replaced mine thanks for the vid!

[@codom2222]

Thanks for posting! This helped me out. This was my first time replacing a radiator.👍

[@CharlietoKind]

C Odom mine too !

[@ballhawk387]

Appreciate the video, helped me pull parts - during which I found it *much* easier to take out the splash guard and work the lower hoses from underneath. In the process of hillbilly rigging a front end rebuild for a vehicle that got smashed in front (not while I was driving). The one sticking point is that there is a little cylindrical metal doo-hickey about an inch in diameter and an inch long, with a smaller (about 3/8 inch) threaded end at the end of one of the wires on the passenger side near the headlights. Have no idea what that is or where it connects. Must be somewhere near the radiator, but I don't see where it goes.

[@ikenntube]

thank you for taking the time in making this video.this will help me. thank you.

[@CharlietoKind]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardmorse8408]

You did an excellent just job. Thanks for the video. Good night information about radiator hose clamps I didn't know.

[@hpluisdiamante]

good video changing it us not hard. when I did mine I just went and changed the hoses too. I have a 98 with 281K miles on it with original transmission

[@CharlietoKind]

Luis Rodriguez wow. Hopefully mine last that long

[@hpluisdiamante]

People get shocked when I tell them.

[@CharlietoKind]

Luis Rodriguez how hard do you drive it? Mostly highway? And do you change the tranny fluid on it?

[@hpluisdiamante]

I change the fluid about every 10k. It's my daily driver. I do a little of both. Also I live in Ohio so I burnt oil wash it twice a year and undercoat touch up before winter

[@hpluisdiamante]

I may over do it but the car has earned it.

[@benhofstad4593]

Awesome video! Saved me a ton of research

[@paules0099]

I use silicone spray. Makes hoses fit so much easier!

[@Leatherkid01]

Nice job....your voice is calming me too ....new sub from 🇨🇦 A little tip...if you live in a hot area, instal an auxillary trans cooler 😀

[@crimpcreep6887]

That radiator been replaced already. Ours went over 200k miles. You know Honda doesn't make radiator fluid. But good info!

[@duncanhuynh]

Very good detailed instruction.

[@drumtwo4seven]

Good JOB 👍 Very informative and helpful Thank you 👍

[@erickcid7001]

Traditional-coolants (often green or yellow) generally use silicates, while "new style" (generally orange or pink ) coolants use organic acids. GM's DexCool is an example of a newer organic acid coolant. These two types shouldn't be mixed if possible, as the effectiveness of the corrosion inhibitors can be reduced. OEM Extended Life BLUE Antifreeze/Coolant meets or exceeds performance requirements. This long service life product is based on a proprietary extended life corrosion inhibitor technology that is free of silicates, borates, nitrites and amines. Blue coolant is just that nothing extremely better.

[@skatelord7997]

Gonna give it a try tmr on my 1999 honda accord ex so wish me luck

[@brakes940]

Bolts were rusted on the condeser fan. And the shroud mounts were so rusted to the point I had to replace the fan. Besides that not a bad job

[@janielramirez9181]

Nice video. Just keep on eye on vvt selinoid and valve oil selinoid located on the passenger side and on the back oil leaks.

[@mlampert7676]

Thanks dude! Huge help. Good video. You saved me a lot money

[@theisland2391]

thanks for that excellent video!!!save my day!

[@markusantonio4866]

Your video was helpful thanks. I was able to do mine.

[@captainadams7569]

I'm pretty sure the fan on the left is for the AC.

[@newt9095]

Nice video man

[@Phillipito210]

About to do this Monday on my Acura cl 3.2 220,000 and going strong

[@aljimenez485]

thank you saved me over 100$ cheers!

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

I think if you wiggle your foot down in there you’ll be able to get a better grip on those little transmission hose clamps with your toes 😜. Great vid, Thanks 😀👍

[@jjzmurphy]

I need to replace my ac compressor, when you remove the radiator does it give enough space to do that ?

[@jaredmayes3614]

I have a 2001 honda accord 4 cylinder, would there be any difference in changing it since this video is using a v6 honda accord?

[@EphemeralProductions]

So funny watching it spin around as the RPMs went up. lol

[@antoniokrvavac5754]

Hi, do you mabe know is the center radiator support same on all honda accord 6gen? I need one for my accord coupe 1998 2.0 108kw (Europe), and donor car is 1998 accord 3.0 v6 sedan

[@buruquena]

Im a little confused... the liquid that came out of the atf cooler hose is transmission oil? Do you have to put more transmission fluid after changing the radiator? Thanks! Great tutorial.

[@CharlietoKind]

yes, some leaked out it but it didn't affect my transmission fluid level.

[@josephbell2160]

CharlietoKind Thanks for the video. I have a 1999 Accord V6 and just replaced the radiator(and both fans) two days ago. Very impressed that the original had last this long, especially here in Phoenix where everyone knows how hot it gets in the Summer. Was able to do it without removing the splash shield just as you did. Very helpful and easy.

[@CharlietoKind]

before i replaced the radiator, i replaced both fans with aftermarket ones bc one of them started ot make noise at times. it sounded like it was running dry and was squealing. btw what happened to your radiator? 17 years for a radiator is not bad! and thanks for watching .

[@josephbell2160]

CharlietoKind It started leaking at the seams just as you mentioned (RIGHT ON POINT WITH THAT ONE) Fortunately I had some of the blue coolant left from changing it last year, so I was able to avoid adding water. Kind of strange that it happened now instead of the Summertime(BUT GLAD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN THEN) For it to last here in Phoenix as long as it did I have no complaints. Got the new one here locally for $82.00 at Penny Pincher Auto. Again thanks for the video. Saved me time and money

[@josephbell2160]

CharlietoKind I only needed to replace the radiator fan since it started working when it wanted(WORN OUT MOTOR)but decided to play it safe and replaced both. The new ones sounds like cooling fans from a bus. A noticeable difference from the sound of the old ones

[@kenken-gb8ci]

hello my car no heat need change it will have heat back on ?

[@kaydencarroll9756]

only men work on cars without shoes lmao. thank you for the help tho

[@SeeLevelBus]

Mine was doing the same thing, someone pushed down on the top radiator hose hookup and it cracked the radiator in the exact same spot.

[@EphemeralProductions]

And no you’re not done the instructions are woefully incomplete. Air bubbles can still be trapped so, if the car overheats after you do this, turn off and wait until it’s cooled down to warm so that the therm stays open, take off the cap, start the engine and run for about 15 - 30 min. Ideally in an incline with the front of the car facing upward. All bubbles SHOULD escape with this. If you still show as overheating it could be other things but most likely it’s bubbles.

[@simonlewis4398]

for the record the ac fan is on the passager side an the radiator fan is on the driver side

[@JoseGerardoFlores-fy7kq]

Como puedo purgar mi honda acord modelo 2001 3.0 v6 cambie radiador nuevo tapon nuevo termostato nuevo bomba de agua nueva y se me sigue calentando 😢😢😢

[@dewdrop3009]

Thank u so much for this bro...

[@ericmartinez7169]

What should I do if the ac fan is making noise after a new radiator? It seems like it’s too close to the radiator and it’s rubbing against it while it runs

[@capturingmiracles3512]

The Honda certified blue coolant is the same as Beck arnley coolant . saves you a couple bucks ordering Beck arnley online instead of going to the stealership for that special blue coolant

[@dcrooks33]

just un hook the hoses and unplug the fans take the top 2 screws out and the radiator and fans come out as 1 lot easier

[@fabiobecerra3859]

When you buy what I should choose whit valeo or denso ?

[@mericastro8309]

I have a 1998 v4, so what would I need to do with the bleeder? Thanks for the video...

[@katbmuehl24]

The top of my radiator cracked. I have it parked in a mall, could I safely drive it home? Or should I not risk it?

[@CharlietoKind]

Just keep the fluid topped off and monitor the temps

[@davemann5617]

Thanks man

[@Iamtherodlight1453.]

Thank you.

[@joshuapo4554]

Yoo you still have this I’ll buy it off you 🔥

[@RegisReplacement]

Thanks for the video. Gotta love you can do it barefooted. I wish I was that relaxed. Around the 10 minute mark you spoke of ATF lines running parallel to the rad along the bottom. I have a 98, V6 sedan with 240,000km and recently noticed the same line that has a solid metal stretch that connects 2 hoses on either end. It seems rusted and I think its leaking as I can seem some kind of fluid on it and on black underneath cover.Would you confirm that pipe is AT related and if I change the metal line piece between the 2 hoses is there anything I have to do in relation to rad fluid or AT fluid. Btw, it looks like that line connects to rad. So what fluid runs through it? I also have an infrequent delay in one of my gears and there is an on and off whiny noise that could be the AT pump which is internal. No lights yet as to problem. Hoping to resolve this before it gets really cold.Thanks, Michael

[@CharlietoKind]

RegisReplacement that line at the bottom is the automatic transmission cooler. The big hoses is for coolant

[@Cfass1]

10:30 Holy Frodo foot 🤣…anyways I did learn tho. Thanks

[@laylatoysreview3782]

thank you

[@drdzaster8578]

So did you basically just detach the ATF lines and elevate them higher so they wouldn't leak? Or is there some other trick? I'm replacing my radiator and flushing out the whole cooling system tomorrow.

[@CharlietoKind]

DrDzaster pretty much. The lines have some slack in them. Good luck

[@drdzaster8578]

Sweet, thanks man.

[@thweepz]

haha i had to replace mine last year for the same problem. my original went 170k. my second went 30 seconds and then my new one is doing really well lol

[@maximobautista4854]

What will be different with the other coolant.?

[@nialljamesbuckley]

Great video! Would it be easier to take the whole assembly out and then swap out the fans on the bench?

[@CharlietoKind]

+b then you would have to go under the car and disconnect the transmission lines and radiator hose.

[@nialljamesbuckley]

+CharlietoKind i just d/c'ed them at the engine and then swap them out on the bench. not saying my way is better at all, i'm sure i took 3 times as long to get it done as you did :-)

[@karinarivas6058]

How much would you charge if you can do it for me?

[@petrukgareng]

good job..bro

[@ashstrader4915]

Will this video work for a 98 accord lx 6cyl?

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

the last step with turning cap one rotation...it has been 1 hour....fan still never came on. not sure what to do

[@CharlietoKind]

fknwht mail probably too cold. Rev the engine .

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

@@CharlietoKind rev it was the first thing we did. no go. we are thinking censor now.

[@tristanmilner9511]

The person I got my Honda from was using green coolant. Can I flush the coolant out and use Honda brand coolant instead?

[@CharlietoKind]

Tristan Milner yeah. I suggest flushing it out with water, don’t forget the heater core

[@sammy6770]

Is it the same with the Honda Accord 2005 model v6 ? I have looked everywhere on KZbin can't find my model 2005 so I'm hoping it's the same as the one your working on.

[@CharlietoKind]

Most Hondas are similar to work on. Bolts may be in different places, and you may have like some more plastic or something covering the radiator you need to remove. Good luck. Shouldn't be too hard. What happened to your 7th gen accoed radiator?

[@maanickp]

I've a 2000 Honda Accord 4 cylinder. Is the procedure to replace radiator same for my car too?

[@CharlietoKind]

Yes. But different radiator

[@flaboi404]

y turn the heat on for

[@montgomeryrichard]

Bare footed is not a good idea when working on anything with tools friend dropped tool on foot and cut badly. Although not in book filling the radiator to begin with would have been quicker via top hose until water came from top of where hose connects to radiator then replacing hose and filling rest as in book via cap. Well done video.

[@ricardodesouza7229]

do you think itd5be the same process to do an 04 accord v6? living in nv sucks, it killed my new radiator with 3 years since i replaced the original one already

[@CharlietoKind]

Ricardo DeSouza yes it should be similar just use common sense really, and that's how I made this video.

[@Mrandroid227]

don't know if you still have the car or not, but for the last year my Accord v6 has had over 4 radiators. each leaks from the top tank, but it leaks from the overflow. So is yours fixed?

[@CharlietoKind]

sounds like you need to try different brands. so far so good

[@Mrandroid227]

+CharlietoKind hmm. thanks for your reply!

[@Mrandroid227]

+CharlietoKind hmm. thanks for your reply!

[@shakurrobinson3031]

Do I necessarily have to take both fans off to remove the radiator?

[@CharlietoKind]

Shakur Robinson it’s been a while since I worked on it I think if you can unhook the transmission lines from the bottom and the hose for the coolant I don’t think so

[@shakurrobinson3031]

CharlietoKind this is all foreign language to me 🤦🏾‍♂️😂 I’ll just follow the exact steps in the video

[@Hugofmunoz]

Hi, thanks for the video! I am looking to purchase a radiator on Amazon. It asks me for my transmission type. Where do I find that information? Thanks!

[@Hugofmunoz]

Denso 221-3215 Radiator is the brand that I am looking at.

[@hondajohn6948]

Have you had the transmission replaced???

[@CharlietoKind]

Never. 168k and going strong. Of course with preventive maintenance by adding a in line filter and plenty of fluid changes. Easy on acceleration too!

[@yociogonzalez8195]

Ok si lets say i had a little fender bender, anda my radiator and, a/c condenser were damaged. If i repalce the radiator but not the ac condenser. Is that ok to do or do i have to replace both

[@CharlietoKind]

Yosef P yes, the radiator contains the tranny cooler and of course the engine. The condenser is just for your AC if you're ok without AC

[@yociogonzalez8195]

Ok cool but in the video you mentioned to turn the heater on or are they tw different lines?

[@CharlietoKind]

Yosef P it's no big deal really Turning the heater on is to make sure you get all the cold coolant out

[@CharlietoKind]

That is stuck in the heater core inside of the car

[@TheCgilbert9935]

No shoes?

[@johnathanjohnson7636]

What kind of radio system u got in there

[@CharlietoKind]

Johnathan Johnson they don't sell it anymore but it's a pioneer avh 2400 bt

[@luisdonis3953]

Where did you buy your radiator from ?

[@CharlietoKind]

Amazon

[@luisdonis3953]

@@CharlietoKind which brand did you get ?

[@CharlietoKind]

@@luisdonis3953 denso

[@lifeofchayah8220]

make a review on your car and the details you did to it

[@CharlietoKind]

+Rawchayah Bentley its stock. minus the retrofitted headlights( i have a video on that), and led lit interior, and aftermarket radio (i have a vid on that as well) with backup cam and proper maintenance.