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.

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.

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. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Coolant flush (98 Spec R)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R &raquo;</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. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

cool thanks for the tip. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Coolant flush (98 Spec R)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R &raquo;</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. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif </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

Re: Coolant flush (Kavehman)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kavehman &raquo;</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! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif Hey mike, why not just piss in the radiator. I keed, I keed! I usually drain the coolant and then fill it with fresh coolant and leave it at that.

Re: Coolant flush (Eva01)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eva01 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

LoL... two words, Breaker Bar! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif Hey mike, why not just piss 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 https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsad.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
 

Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikestypeRR &raquo;</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 https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsad.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

LoL, I remember the RF rotor was all rusted up! That was expletive was expletive gross! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: Coolant flush (98 Spec R)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IOT: The new premixed Honda coolant is a smurf blue color. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

It also smells like complete ass.

Re: Coolant flush (Kendall)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kendall &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It also smells like complete ass.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It also doesnt taste that sweet either. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif

Re: Coolant flush (98 Spec R)
 

Mike why are you flushing the cooling system?

Re: Coolant flush (v-attack)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v-attack &raquo;</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. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Coolant flush (BLacK FirE)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLacK FirE &raquo;</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.

well if you jsut boil the hose water you get distilled water. right?

Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikestypeRR &raquo;</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! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXnorway &raquo;</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.

Re: Coolant flush (Eva01)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eva01 &raquo;</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! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

No, you get sterilized water. Now if you capture the steam and collect the condensation, you will have distilled water. </TD></TR></TABLE>

oh shit , scientist at work over here. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
 

I dont even bother wasting my money on the Honda stuff. Prestone premixed is what I use and have been using for quite a while on all my Hondas.

Re: Coolant flush (mikestypeRR)
 

I use a 80/20 mix of distilled water/coolant and I also add a bottle of water-wetter.

The T-I article is a good one to follow. Basic stuff. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Mike when you roll over tonight bring some coolant with ya. I'm sure we can get it taken care of.

Re: (Dave_B)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B &raquo;</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>

https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

I did a write up on bseries.net back when it was running.