Coolant flush
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Coolant flush
Hey guys does anyone have a write up or a how to do a coolant flush on the ITR>
I searched but only found one on a civic,
I wanted one more specific on a ITR ... because I am not sure where to put the garden hose to flush the block or the radiator .. any help is greatly appreciated.
I searched but only found one on a civic,
I wanted one more specific on a ITR ... because I am not sure where to put the garden hose to flush the block or the radiator .. any help is greatly appreciated.
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Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
The big bolt on the front of the block to the left of the dipstick t00b is the block coolant freeze plug. Very hard to miss, it faces forward.
I've never flushed out with a hose personally but the last time I flushed I just did the basic radiator drain coupled with the block drain. Did thermostat and water pump at the same time so I was able to get most of the coolant out.
I've never flushed out with a hose personally but the last time I flushed I just did the basic radiator drain coupled with the block drain. Did thermostat and water pump at the same time so I was able to get most of the coolant out.
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Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
I would never flush out the system with hose water. It will slowly corrode you aluminum block if residual tap water gets trapped in the system. I only use distilled water or premixed Honda coolant when changing my coolant.
OT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color.
OT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color.
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Re: Coolant flush (98 Spec R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would never flush out the system with hose water. It will slowly corrode you aluminum block if residual tap water gets trapped in the system. I only use distilled water or premixed Honda coolant when changing my coolant.
OT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color. </TD></TR></TABLE>
cool thanks for the tip.
OT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color.
</TD></TR></TABLE>cool thanks for the tip.
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Re: Coolant flush (98 Spec R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would never flush out the system with hose water. It will slowly corrode you aluminum block if residual tap water gets trapped in the system. I only use distilled water or premixed Honda coolant when changing my coolant.
OT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Agree completely with you.
I couldnt get the bolt off on my block so i went and poured distilled water in the rad, 4 liters of it. Started the car for 2 mins to let it circulate (heat up and circulate). Then shut it off and drained it.
Then i just poured in some oem honda coolant.
That bolt on the block can be a bitch to get off, and its right under the header, so ur gonna get some shredded knuckles
OT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Agree completely with you.
I couldnt get the bolt off on my block so i went and poured distilled water in the rad, 4 liters of it. Started the car for 2 mins to let it circulate (heat up and circulate). Then shut it off and drained it.
Then i just poured in some oem honda coolant.
That bolt on the block can be a bitch to get off, and its right under the header, so ur gonna get some shredded knuckles
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Re: Coolant flush (Kavehman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kavehman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Agree completely with you.
I couldnt get the bolt off on my block so i went and poured distilled water in the rad, 4 liters of it. Started the car for 2 mins to let it circulate (heat up and circulate). Then shut it off and drained it.
Then i just poured in some oem honda coolant.
That bolt on the block can be a bitch to get off, and its right under the header, so ur gonna get some shredded knuckles</TD></TR></TABLE>
LoL... two words, Breaker Bar!
Hey mike, why not just **** in the radiator. I keed, I keed! I usually drain the coolant and then fill it with fresh coolant and leave it at that.
Agree completely with you.
I couldnt get the bolt off on my block so i went and poured distilled water in the rad, 4 liters of it. Started the car for 2 mins to let it circulate (heat up and circulate). Then shut it off and drained it.
Then i just poured in some oem honda coolant.
That bolt on the block can be a bitch to get off, and its right under the header, so ur gonna get some shredded knuckles</TD></TR></TABLE>
LoL... two words, Breaker Bar!
Hey mike, why not just **** in the radiator. I keed, I keed! I usually drain the coolant and then fill it with fresh coolant and leave it at that.
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Re: Coolant flush (Eva01)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eva01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
LoL... two words, Breaker Bar! Hey mike, why not just **** in the radiator. I keed, I keed! I usually drain the coolant and then fill it with fresh coolant and leave it at that. </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol like i pissed on it that night with the rest of the ITR owners at the BBQ wow I almost forgot about that... poor fender
LoL... two words, Breaker Bar!
Hey mike, why not just **** in the radiator. I keed, I keed! I usually drain the coolant and then fill it with fresh coolant and leave it at that. </TD></TR></TABLE>lol like i pissed on it that night with the rest of the ITR owners at the BBQ wow I almost forgot about that... poor fender
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Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikestypeRR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
lol like i pissed on it that night with the rest of the ITR owners at the BBQ wow I almost forgot about that... poor fender </TD></TR></TABLE>
LoL, I remember the RF rotor was all rusted up! That was expletive was expletive gross!
lol like i pissed on it that night with the rest of the ITR owners at the BBQ wow I almost forgot about that... poor fender
</TD></TR></TABLE>LoL, I remember the RF rotor was all rusted up! That was expletive was expletive gross!
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Re: Coolant flush (98 Spec R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IOT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color. </TD></TR></TABLE>
It also smells like complete ***.
</TD></TR></TABLE>It also smells like complete ***.
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Re: Coolant flush (Kendall)
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It also smells like complete ***.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It also doesnt taste that sweet either.
It also smells like complete ***.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It also doesnt taste that sweet either.
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Re: Coolant flush (v-attack)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v-attack »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mike why are you flushing the cooling system?</TD></TR></TABLE>
its called prevenative maintenaince .. or thats what honda calls it..
no serisouly .. no big reason .. the car is at 78k and the owners manual calls for a coolant flush/change so I figured I would not over look it.
its called prevenative maintenaince .. or thats what honda calls it..
no serisouly .. no big reason .. the car is at 78k and the owners manual calls for a coolant flush/change so I figured I would not over look it.
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Re: Coolant flush (BLacK FirE)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLacK FirE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=421</TD></TR></TABLE>
pretty good write up.. very cleary explained.
yO does anyone know if I can just use the HOnda Type 2 coolant which is already pre-mixed and does not call for mixing water.
pretty good write up.. very cleary explained.
yO does anyone know if I can just use the HOnda Type 2 coolant which is already pre-mixed and does not call for mixing water.
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Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikestypeRR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
pretty good write up.. very cleary explained.
yO does anyone know if I can just use the HOnda Type 2 coolant which is already pre-mixed and does not call for mixing water.
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That's what I used. If it's OEM, I wouldn't see a problem using it. Plus, now mixing required!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXnorway »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well if you jsut boil the hose water you get distilled water. right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, you get sterilized water. Now if you capture the steam and collect the condensation, you will have distilled water.
pretty good write up.. very cleary explained.
yO does anyone know if I can just use the HOnda Type 2 coolant which is already pre-mixed and does not call for mixing water.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's what I used. If it's OEM, I wouldn't see a problem using it. Plus, now mixing required!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXnorway »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well if you jsut boil the hose water you get distilled water. right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, you get sterilized water. Now if you capture the steam and collect the condensation, you will have distilled water.
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Re: Coolant flush (Eva01)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eva01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That's what I used. If it's OEM, I wouldn't see a problem using it. Plus, now mixing required!
No, you get sterilized water. Now if you capture the steam and collect the condensation, you will have distilled water. </TD></TR></TABLE>
oh **** , scientist at work over here.
That's what I used. If it's OEM, I wouldn't see a problem using it. Plus, now mixing required!
No, you get sterilized water. Now if you capture the steam and collect the condensation, you will have distilled water. </TD></TR></TABLE>
oh **** , scientist at work over here.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mike when you roll over tonight bring some coolant with ya. I'm sure we can get it taken care of.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I did a write up on bseries.net back when it was running.
I did a write up on bseries.net back when it was running.
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