Honda CR-Z, ZF1 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Honda CR-Z, ZF1 (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 0,44 to 4,9 liters. Service intervals include checking every 20000 km or 12 months, and changing every 100000 km or 60 months, or every 200000 km or 120 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
CR-Z 1.5 i-VTEC IMA S (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 0,44 liter (Reservoir)
  • Capacity 4,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 100000 km/ 60 months
CR-Z 1.5 i-VTEC IMA S (2010-2013)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 4,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 0,44 liter (Reservoir)
  • Capacity 4,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 200000 km/ 120 months

Additional Notes

  • The Honda CR-Z ZF1 cooling system carries a dry fill capacity of 4.9 liters, which represents the total volume needed when filling a completely drained or newly assembled system, such as after a major overhaul or component replacement.
  • The service fill capacity of 4.4 liters is lower than the dry fill figure, reflecting the volume used during a routine coolant change where residual fluid remains in the system after draining.
  • A separate reservoir capacity of 0.44 liters is specified for the CR-Z 1.5 i-VTEC IMA S, accounting for the expansion tank volume that sits outside the main cooling circuit.
  • Under normal use conditions, the coolant change interval is set at 100,000 km or 60 months, whichever comes first, applying to the 2010-2013 model years.
  • A first change only condition carries an extended change interval of 200,000 km or 120 months, double the normal use interval, which reflects the longer-lasting properties of the factory-fill coolant used at initial production.
  • Regardless of use condition, the coolant check interval remains consistent at 20,000 km or 12 months, indicating a standard inspection frequency that applies across both the normal and first change only service schedules.

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