Coolant ??

[falco]

I noticed my Euro is getting low on coolant. Are you supposed to purchase a pre - mix from Honda or just put water in. ;)

[EuroDude]

You shouldn't put normal water in as it can cause problems such as rusting/clogging.
You can use distilled water though as long as its just a top up, but its best to top up with proper coolant. Buy some honda coolant from a dealer since mixing different brands of coolant is not recommended.

[aaronng]

Use ONLY honda coolant. It's different from the other brands of coolants. According to the service manual, other coolants can cause the cooling system to corrode. Since it is also premixed, don't add water.

Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001)

[falco]

I just purchased the Honda 5 liter blue coloured coolant, and went to top up my coolant tank and found that at my last service the Honda Dealer replaced my coolant with a GREEN coloured coolant.
This green stuff was installed when they did a warrantee repair of a timing belt idler bearing.
Does anybody know if I can mix the green and the blue coolant together or has the dealer just put in the cheaper green coolant because they were paying.

[eg_08_wa]

as long as your service was done at honda, and that was where they put in the green coolant, than yes u can mix the blue and green.
if its not honda green fluid, then no i cant mix it.

hope that answers ur question.

[EuroAccord13]

The Green Honda Coolant is the old mixture, the Blue one is the new mixture, they are ok to mix, I mixed mine and drove it around for a while before I did a full changeover. The only downside is that it makes the colour of the coolant look like puke from a baby.

[aaronng]

I just purchased the Honda 5 liter blue coloured coolant, and went to top up my coolant tank and found that at my last service the Honda Dealer replaced my coolant with a GREEN coloured coolant.
This green stuff was installed when they did a warrantee repair of a timing belt idler bearing.
Does anybody know if I can mix the green and the blue coolant together or has the dealer just put in the cheaper green coolant because they were paying.
If you are topping up, you only 1L though... how come you bought 5L?
It is ok to mix if it is the old green Honda coolant like others said.

[Crapdaz]

how much does it cost approximately for the coolant from honda?

and does it make much difference mixing old and new?

thanks in advance.

[tron07]

Most coolant comes with anti rust and anti freeze. Therefore if you mix it with water it still will not rust or corrode. A radiator is a radiator and I doubt the Euro's is made spacial and cant be filled with other coolants.

If the car is still new, go with the best, or honda products... but if its more then 5 years old.... dont bother...

[aaronng]

Most coolant comes with anti rust and anti freeze. Therefore if you mix it with water it still will not rust or corrode. A radiator is a radiator and I doubt the Euro's is made spacial and cant be filled with other coolants.

If the car is still new, go with the best, or honda products... but if its more then 5 years old.... dont bother...

It does not cause your radiator to rust or corrode. It causes particulates to precipitate in the coolant once you go through a few heating and cooling cycles in combination with exposure to the materials used to build the engine. The solids in the coolant will then wear down the water pump.

[FAT VTI]

how much does it cost approximately for the coolant from honda?

and does it make much difference mixing old and new?

thanks in advance.

$9 for 1L of pre-mix.

[falco]

Honda sold me 5 liters for $40. They said they don't make a 1 litre. :(

[FAT VTI]

Honda sold me 5 liters for $40. They said they don't make a 1 litre. :(

they lied.
they make 1L pre-mix blue type 2 coolant.

[assailant]

According to the service manual, other coolants can cause the cooling system to corrode.

self serving statement from honda, that one

[aaronng]

self serving statement from honda, that one
There is a reason. :) http://www.geocities.com/dtmcbride/home_garden/auto/antifreeze.html

[tron07]

that site contain too much stuffs to digest.... Just get a Honda coolant for a peace of mind. :p

[Crapdaz]

sorry to break the topic but how hot does your temp needle run ?

mine is like over a third...

[EuroAccord13]

Ranges between a 1/3 and 1/2 mark....

Using the coolant readout on the integrated radio/aircon display, my operating coolant temp is between 85-92 degrees. Lower on the freeway.

[tony1234]

Ranges between a 1/3 and 1/2 mark....

Using the coolant readout on the integrated radio/aircon display, my operating coolant temp is between 85-92 degrees. Lower on the freeway.
Yep.Mine too.

[Crapdaz]

thanks guys, just that i thought it seemed a bit hotter but i guess it's normal.

[aaronng]

I used to run about 90 degrees normal city driving. After a coolant change, it is 85 degrees. But not much info since the proof is in the oil temperatures (and I don't have an oil temp gauge)

[philip_pc]

just a general question.
if your radiator is full (squeezing pipe makes coolant bob up and down) but your reservoir is low on coolant, is it advisable tp top it up?

[TONTON]

Honda sold me 5 liters for $40. They said they don't make a 1 litre. :(

HOMFG

i paid $57.20 at fricken trivett parra >_>

[FAT VTI]

just a general question.
if your radiator is full (squeezing pipe makes coolant bob up and down) but your reservoir is low on coolant, is it advisable tp top it up?

When ur car has been running for a good 5-10minutes or so, check ur resovoir, if its less than low, then yes i'd top it up.

If ur car is parked, and it is well below low, you'd prob still be better of topping up to get the level at least to low.

[aaronng]

just a general question.
if your radiator is full (squeezing pipe makes coolant bob up and down) but your reservoir is low on coolant, is it advisable tp top it up?

When your have been driving and the engine is hot, stop the car and check your resevoir. It should be at the max level. When the engine is cold, the level should be about 1cm below maximum.

[jaeyon]

just buy new coolant and do a whole system flush. not worth the 40 bux putting your motor at risk of overheating etc

[Mr_will]

Use ONLY honda coolant. It's different from the other brands of coolants. According to the service manual, other coolants can cause the cooling system to corrode. Since it is also premixed, don't add water.

Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001)


do you think there is a possibility that Honda say that to keep you buying their product?

[tony1234]

do you think there is a possibility that Honda say that to keep you buying their product?
Possibly.but would you want to take the chance?Particularly if your car is under warranty.

[philip_pc]

looks like its time to buy some OEM coolant then

[tekung89]

do you think there is a possibility that Honda say that to keep you buying their product?

coudlnt've said it better myself

[aaronng]

just buy new coolant and do a whole system flush. not worth the 40 bux putting your motor at risk of overheating etc

His car is a 2008 Civic. No point changing coolant.

[aaronng]

do you think there is a possibility that Honda say that to keep you buying their product?

I've seen a quite a few Honda engines with corrosion from using wrong coolant. Having said that, many aftermarket coolants being sold today are compatible with Honda's coolant, unlike 10 years ago.

Also, if you already have Honda coolant in there and don't need to flush, then you're better off using Honda coolant to top up and not use a different brand. If you want to drain all the coolant, feel free to use another brand. Just choose the correct type to avoid water pump corrosion.