How to Add Water to the Honda Vezel's Radiator?
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Unscrew the cap of the Honda Vezel's reservoir tank, add coolant up to the "Max" mark but do not exceed it, and you have completed the process of adding water to the Honda Vezel. More information about adding water to the radiator is as follows: 1. Radiator Function: The radiator is a crucial component of a water-cooled engine, serving as an essential part of the engine's cooling circuit. It absorbs heat from the engine block to prevent overheating. Due to water's high specific heat capacity, its temperature does not rise significantly after absorbing heat from the engine block. Therefore, the engine's heat is transferred through the liquid cooling circuit, using water as a heat carrier, and then dissipated through large radiator fins via convection to maintain the engine's optimal operating temperature. 2. Radiator Principle: When the engine's water temperature is high, the water pump circulates water repeatedly to lower the engine's temperature. (The radiator is composed of hollow copper tubes. Hot water enters the radiator, is cooled by air, and then circulates back to the engine cylinder walls.) This process protects the engine. In winter, if the water temperature is too low, the water circulation stops to prevent the engine from becoming too cold.
Last time my Honda Vezel's dashboard showed a coolant warning, I followed this procedure: Make sure the vehicle is turned off and cooled for at least 1 hour—never operate on a hot engine. Open the hood and locate the white radiator cap, usually found near a translucent plastic coolant reservoir on the right side of the engine bay, marked with MIN/MAX level lines. Place a towel underneath and slowly twist the cap counterclockwise to release pressure. Carefully use a funnel to refill with Honda’s dedicated blue coolant until reaching the MAX line. Never use tap water, as it can cause scaling and clog the system. After refilling, start the engine and let it idle for 10 minutes to circulate the coolant, then recheck the level. A reminder for everyone: Inspect the coolant reservoir every six months. If the level drops frequently, it could indicate a water pump leak or radiator crack, requiring immediate repair.