Honda Legend, KA (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Honda Legend, KA (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 6,1 to 8,7 liters. Service intervals consist of 40000 km/48 months or 80000 km/48 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Legend 3.5i V6 (1996-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
Legend 3.2i V6 (1990-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 7,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
Legend 2.7i 24V (1988-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,4 liter (+ automatic transmission/transaxle)
  • Capacity 7,5 liter (+ manual transmission/transaxle)
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
Legend 2.5i 24V (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Legend KA (EU) coolant service interval runs on a dual condition across most configurations, requiring a change at 40,000 km or 48 months under normal use, whichever comes first.
  • The Legend 3.5i V6 (1996-2005) carries a notably extended distance interval of 80,000 km, double that of earlier variants, while retaining the same 48-month time limit.
  • The Legend 2.5i 24V (1985-1988) cooling system holds 8.2 liters with no distinction between initial and service fill volumes, indicating a single published capacity figure for all fill scenarios.
  • The Legend 2.7i 24V (1988-1990) is the only configuration where transmission type affects coolant capacity, with an automatic transaxle pairing yielding 7.4 liters and a manual transaxle pairing yielding 7.5 liters.
  • Starting with the Legend 3.2i V6 (1990-1996), specifications distinguish between an initial fill of 8.7 liters and a service fill of 7.5 liters. The initial fill represents the volume required when filling a fully drained or new system, while the service fill reflects the smaller volume needed during a routine coolant change where residual fluid remains in the system.
  • The Legend 3.5i V6 (1996-2005) shares the same 8.7-liter initial fill as the 3.2i V6 but has a significantly lower service fill of 6.1 liters, a difference of 2.6 liters between the two V6 generations at routine service.
  • Across the 1990-2005 V6 generations, the gap between initial fill and service fill volumes is substantial, reflecting meaningful coolant retention within the system after a standard drain procedure rather than a complete system evacuation.

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