Coolant
07-02-2009, 08:29 AM
#21
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just for the love of god don't mix colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its not a big deal in our cars cause they take green, and everyone thinks that coolant is green, but in a lot of toyota's and some gm's they take red or orange.
when you mix the colors the bases for each react and crystalize causing everything to turn brown and nasty...
if you don't know what to use use the yellow which is suposed to work with everything.
but just don't mix the red and green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its not a big deal in our cars cause they take green, and everyone thinks that coolant is green, but in a lot of toyota's and some gm's they take red or orange.
when you mix the colors the bases for each react and crystalize causing everything to turn brown and nasty...
if you don't know what to use use the yellow which is suposed to work with everything.
but just don't mix the red and green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
07-02-2009, 11:43 AM
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aznives3 Posted on Jul 2 2009, 01:03 AM
Hmm... no 
INDYMAC Posted on Jul 2 2009, 01:34 AM
Your engine still has a normal amount of coolant if the level in the reservoir is at MIN (when cold) and the radiator is still full (when cold).
IMO:
Not adding anything in that case is the safest.
Adding a bit of OEM Honda coolant is best if you want it at MAX.
Why not destilled water?
http://www.lenntech.com/demi-water-faq.htm
Scroll down to:
Why is demineralised water not suitable for consumption?
There are three evident reasons:
#1 Demineralised water is highly aggressive.
Its distribution through pipes and storage tanks is not possible because the aggressive water would leach metals and other materials from the pipes and other plumbing materials.
so you're saying that checking the level in the plastic reserve tank should be done on a HOT engine correct?
INDYMAC Posted on Jul 2 2009, 01:34 AM
The proper procedure is to check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold.
IMO:
Not adding anything in that case is the safest.
Adding a bit of OEM Honda coolant is best if you want it at MAX.
Why not destilled water?
http://www.lenntech.com/demi-water-faq.htm
Scroll down to:
Why is demineralised water not suitable for consumption?
There are three evident reasons:
#1 Demineralised water is highly aggressive.
Its distribution through pipes and storage tanks is not possible because the aggressive water would leach metals and other materials from the pipes and other plumbing materials.
07-02-2009, 03:31 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by negcamber,Jun 28 2009, 05:11 PM
Most believe the Honda pre-mix is the only coolant that won't cause long term damage to the aluminum block and head...
07-03-2009, 09:45 AM
#24
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If you read the link I provided above, you will learn that the chemistry of the non OEM coolants for a Honda or Toyota may not be compatible with the seals and gaskets used by these manufacturers. That's where the problems will show up first, even if they are glycol based coolants that are suitable for aluminum engines and radiators.
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