1983–1987 HONDA PRELUDE

1.8L I4•FWD•gas•ES1

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$21,078 maintenance + likely wear

~$4,216/yr · 350¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

492 jobs across 18 categories

body (31)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (70)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (61)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (11)

interior (24)

maintenance (32)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (44)

transmission (44)

Repair Procedures — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

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body · 31

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 17

electrical · 70

emissions · 1

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engine · 61

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 11

interior · 24

maintenance · 32

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 44

transmission · 44

Torque Specs — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

Units

126 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (7)

electrical (12)

engine (36)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

Fluid Capacities — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

DTC Codes — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

BCI Group 51R

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

410 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

45 Ah

Amp Hours

70 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions9.38" × 5.06" × 8.81"

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Fitment notes: Compact Japanese battery size; verify hood clearance on aftermarket replacements

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Control Modules — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

32 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (32)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1983-1987

20″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Second generation Prelude. Coupe body style, no rear wiper.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

20″Bosch ICON 20A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30120 · ANCO 31-20Buy on Amazon

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

21mpg

Highway

28mpg

Combined

24mpg

Fuel

Regular Gasoline

Capability & size

Seating

4seats

EPA class

Subcompact Cars

Wiper blades

Second generation Prelude. Coupe body style, no rear wiper.

Driver side

20in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

20″ fits: Bosch ICON 20A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30120 · ANCO 31-20

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1983–1987 Honda Prelude 1.8L I4 and can vary by trim.

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