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engine coolant
Sorry..Im a nube at motor maintanance..
my engine coolant is running low..can I just dump more radiator engine coolant into coolant holder?
or do I have to follow the instructions on the box.. 1. drain engine coolant 2. fill with water and let motor run for 10 min. 3. drain water 4 then refill..
can I just skip all these steps and add some coolant?
btw its a 94 Integra LS
my engine coolant is running low..can I just dump more radiator engine coolant into coolant holder?
or do I have to follow the instructions on the box.. 1. drain engine coolant 2. fill with water and let motor run for 10 min. 3. drain water 4 then refill..
can I just skip all these steps and add some coolant?
btw its a 94 Integra LS
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Re: engine coolant (MikeyDB7)
Yes, you can just add coolant. Just use a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water or you can buy the premixed stuff. Remember to use the green coolant and not the orange GM stuff.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yesbuy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at how many km should the coolant be changed!?!</TD></TR></TABLE>
km? huh? we done use the metric system here...they tried that in the 70's, we rebelled.
km? huh? we done use the metric system here...they tried that in the 70's, we rebelled.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yesbuy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at how many km should the coolant be changed!?!</TD></TR></TABLE>
To be safe I like to change it every 30k miles (~48K km)
To be safe I like to change it every 30k miles (~48K km)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yesbuy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at how many km should the coolant be changed!?!</TD></TR></TABLE>With coolant the mileage isn't so important as the age. Change it every 2 years.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ragejed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">km? huh? we done use the metric system here...they tried that in the 70's, we rebelled.</TD></TR></TABLE>In the metric system that would be every 24 months.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ragejed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">km? huh? we done use the metric system here...they tried that in the 70's, we rebelled.</TD></TR></TABLE>In the metric system that would be every 24 months.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TopNotchR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i heard non-honda coolant is bad for the integra radiators; something about non-honda coolant being reactive to the metal in the radiator. anyone heard otherwise?</TD></TR></TABLE>Sorta, but not quite (IMHO). Corrosion isn't so much about any particular metal, it's about the COMBINATION of all the different types of metal that's in contact with the coolant.
The anti-freeze is all pretty much the same. It's the corrosion-inhibitor package thats all different. There's a few different types, Asian style has phosphates & no silicates. Does our owners manuals say no silicates? I don't remember...
The DexCool type has carboxylates (organic acids) that maybe last longer. But after a few years it breaks down & starts attacking nylon 6-6 which is probably in your cooling system somewhere. It's supposed to be OK as long as you don't believe the bottle, and DON'T leave it in more than 2 years.
Probably the worst thing is if you mix one type with another. Some types really don't play nice with each other. Like if you change your antifreeze & you don't rinse out ALL the old stuff with several clear water fill-drain cycles. Our Saab came with blue coolant that's almost identical in COLOR to Honda's. But I bet they're not the same chemically.
Check out this link.
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/...83379
But he's talking about Saabs & Volvos, which traditionally have iron blocks, a different type of plastic radiator tanks, and probably a different mix of alloys that see the coolant.
The anti-freeze is all pretty much the same. It's the corrosion-inhibitor package thats all different. There's a few different types, Asian style has phosphates & no silicates. Does our owners manuals say no silicates? I don't remember...
The DexCool type has carboxylates (organic acids) that maybe last longer. But after a few years it breaks down & starts attacking nylon 6-6 which is probably in your cooling system somewhere. It's supposed to be OK as long as you don't believe the bottle, and DON'T leave it in more than 2 years.
Probably the worst thing is if you mix one type with another. Some types really don't play nice with each other. Like if you change your antifreeze & you don't rinse out ALL the old stuff with several clear water fill-drain cycles. Our Saab came with blue coolant that's almost identical in COLOR to Honda's. But I bet they're not the same chemically.
Check out this link.
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/...83379
But he's talking about Saabs & Volvos, which traditionally have iron blocks, a different type of plastic radiator tanks, and probably a different mix of alloys that see the coolant.
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Re: (JimBlake)
You are right, silicates are bad for Honda cooling systems. The only commonly available coolant w/o silicates that I know of is Prestone green. Xerex, Peak and others I've looked at all have silicates listed on the back label.
So for Hondas, use either Honda pre-mixed or Prestone. You can even buy pre-mixed Prestone now.
So for Hondas, use either Honda pre-mixed or Prestone. You can even buy pre-mixed Prestone now.
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i just flushed my radiator and i added the whole gallon of honda type 2 coolant. but now it looks like it runs out faster, and now i have to buy another bottle. is this normal?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integraL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just flushed my radiator and i added the whole gallon of honda type 2 coolant. but now it looks like it runs out faster, and now i have to buy another bottle. is this normal?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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