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ok so i noticed i have a pin hole in my radiator this morning...i get to work ..went to radiator.com...new oem replacement...126..shipped...now my question is...what antifreeze should i use if any other than honda/acura antifreeze and should i flush the system before putting in the new radiator...any tips on this whole precedure is appreciated...

thanks a mil....

ragejed

honda coolant. flushing it would be nice.

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any flushing advice...how many gallons of honda antifreeze do i buy?...

thanks...

26R

it's a new radiator, why do you need to flush?

Genuine Honda Coolant

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to flush out the block..or is that unnecessary..how many gallons of honda coolant is needed?

94ls

i recently replaced my radiator w/ the same OEM replacement that you are referring to. Just an FYI, it works great. Since it's new, you wont need to flush the radiator, but make sure you dump the coolant from the engine block thoroughly and refill the radiator. It's approx 1.69 gallons (total) for a manual and 1.77 gallons if your teg is an automatic. Also I'd replace that thermo since you have a new rad and if you haven't done so already, sign up for http://www.team-integra.net That site has a lot of great info including "how to's" and basic maintance and DIY info. In my opinion, TI has better info regarding specific info for your teg but HT is a better discussion forum since TI unfortunately is slow. but good luck and pm me if you have any more questions..peace

94ls

also...honda coolant is suggested but prestone will work fine, just make sure you do the proper mixture!

VTEC-DA

I have found that coolant doesnt matter at all. I have put so many different kinds in my car, and not one has kept the car cooler/hotter than another. I usually stick to Prestone though, sometimes Honda OEM fluid when I have it.

The Poopsmith

for those of you who ordered the OEM replacement radiator from radiator.com, did it have the nipple under the rad. cap for the overflow hose? I ordered one, and it came w/ no nipple, so if the radiator decides to let off a little fluid, its dumping all over my engine bay.

B-Tuning.com

Honda Genuine coolant - in fact, they make a gallon container that is premixed 50/50 Water-Coolant. It'll run about 9 bucks at the dealer.

Rory Breaker

According to Honda, only use Honda coolant due to the lack of boron & silicates...

but any green coolant will be fine. I use either Peak or Prestone...whatevers cheaper.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by newgsrdriver &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">According to Honda, only use Honda coolant due to the lack of boron & silicates...

but any green coolant will be fine. I use either Peak or Prestone...whatevers cheaper.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thank u moderator...

Aaron M

if you get 2 bottles of the type 2 honda coolant(premixed), you'll have more than enough to fill up, and extra for top off's.

intekragsr

clean out your radiator first. Maybe its different from OEM, but when I got my new Fluidyne, all kinds of "man sauce" lookin stuff came out the top :X

disguy409

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeeSeeToo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for those of you who ordered the OEM replacement radiator from radiator.com, did it have the nipple under the rad. cap for the overflow hose? I ordered one, and it came w/ no nipple, so if the radiator decides to let off a little fluid, its dumping all over my engine bay.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Mine came with it...I ordered from radiator.com

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update...radiator is in...install was a breeze...less than a hour...thanks to you all for the tips and advice....

Evilteg

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkunkdGS-R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's a new radiator, why do you need to flush?

Genuine Honda Coolant
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just bc the rad is clean doesnt mean that its fully out of the engine and heater

MachAF

AS rageJD said. Definently flush the system.