nasty, slimy, green coolant
07-14-2003, 02:45 AM
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Re: nasty, slimy, green coolant (97hb)
I am going to flush this weekend, already read the helms on how to do it.
I was wondering if I can just let the coolant drain to the ground without cleaning it up. I mean, is it harmful to the enviorment?
recommend me some premixed coolant I can buy at autozone
I was wondering if I can just let the coolant drain to the ground without cleaning it up. I mean, is it harmful to the enviorment?
recommend me some premixed coolant I can buy at autozone
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Re: nasty, slimy, green coolant (97hb)
07-14-2003, 07:22 AM
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Re: nasty, slimy, green coolant (Loveless)
I had the same thing, It appeared to be coming from the overflow tank back into the radiator. Cleaned/flushed both and now all is good. Jay
07-14-2003, 09:51 AM
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Re: nasty, slimy, green coolant (Loveless)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Loveless »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am going to flush this weekend, already read the helms on how to do it.
I was wondering if I can just let the coolant drain to the ground without cleaning it up. I mean, is it harmful to the enviorment?
recommend me some premixed coolant I can buy at autozone</TD></TR></TABLE>
Helms does not tell how to completely flush the system, it only shows how to drain and refill the radiator. The Haynes manual gives a good description of how to flush the whole system (both radiator and engine block). See, that Haynes manual is good for something, which is why I have both.
AutoZone or Valvoline Instant Oil Change places should both be able to take your old coolant.
Prestone has a pre-mixed coolant out now, which is both silicate and borate-free, same as the regular Prestone coolant, and safe for Honda radiators. Be sure you get the green stuff (not red or orange or anything else).
I was wondering if I can just let the coolant drain to the ground without cleaning it up. I mean, is it harmful to the enviorment?
recommend me some premixed coolant I can buy at autozone</TD></TR></TABLE>
Helms does not tell how to completely flush the system, it only shows how to drain and refill the radiator. The Haynes manual gives a good description of how to flush the whole system (both radiator and engine block). See, that Haynes manual is good for something, which is why I have both.
AutoZone or Valvoline Instant Oil Change places should both be able to take your old coolant.
Prestone has a pre-mixed coolant out now, which is both silicate and borate-free, same as the regular Prestone coolant, and safe for Honda radiators. Be sure you get the green stuff (not red or orange or anything else).
07-14-2003, 03:22 PM
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Re: nasty, slimy, green coolant (Loveless)
It can seep into groundwater. It is poisonous to animals. Take it to any oil change place they should let you dispose of it for free.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Loveless »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I was wondering if I can just let the coolant drain to the ground without cleaning it up. I mean, is it harmful to the enviorment?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Loveless »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I was wondering if I can just let the coolant drain to the ground without cleaning it up. I mean, is it harmful to the enviorment?
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