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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Do I have to put 50/50 antifreeze in or would water be just fine?
Also its suppose to be filled to the top of the radiator correct?
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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should be filled to the top of the radiator and some in the reserve. The reason you put 50/50 water and antifreeze is because it circulate the heat better. If you just put straight antifreeze it wouldn't have much of an effect. -Jon
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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IC
My radiater leaks at the top so I cant fill it up all the way
Also how do you empty your reserve tank..
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Unscrew the cap from the container. Remove container from the car. Dispose of contents properly.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Is it bolted down I havnt looked at it yet
Still too early in the mornin
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Nope it shouldn't be bolted down. It just has a protruding plastic section that slides into a steel retainer on the chassis.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Default Re: Antifreeze???? (91civic)

Yeah, it just pulls out from the top. You sort of need to get a non-leaking radiator, otherwise there could be problems. The cooling system depends on pressurizing the system to keep the coolant from boiling, and a leak makes this difficult at best.

Honda coolant, which is the only coolant you should ever run by the way, comes pre-mixed 50-50. Most other coolants contain silicates in an effort to lubricate the water pump. Silicate = silicon = sand. I don't put sand in my engine.
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