And what are you currently using ?

Thanks.

 

The Honda coolant does not have silicates, and a couple of other things that can clog (??? these particles are in microns) the water pump. A few aftermarket coolants have the same, I think Texaco and Prestone has one that are free from those solids. Sierra is another one.

 

Honda coolant = rip off. You can get coolant like Prestone, Peak, etc., for $5 from you local auto-part store and it WORKS THE SAME.

 

You are probably right. I am having a hard time accepting their "non-use of coolants which containts particles (that you can't even see in a microscope)" argument that they might clog water pumps.
Same thing with the MTF. I don't know of any significant tranny design changes from 1996 and 1997.
1996? and older manuals calls for 10w-30 or 10w-40 motor oil. And since they 'developed' their MTF and spent $$$ marketing, labeling, and etc. They now swear by it.

 

The Peak pre-mixed 50/50 I'm using lists silicates in the ingredients. I'm guessing I should change it?
I know at least one guy who had a water pump fail and is pretty sure it was due to silicates.

 

Any Aluminum safe coolant should be fine.

If your coolant lists silcates I'd fllush it.

 

This might help.

 

Good stuff. Thanks!