Does anyone know which online dealers/stores I can buy Honda coolant from? I've been trying to use the part number OL9999011 but haven't had any luck on hondapartsstore.com and partznet.com.

I'm tired of going to the local dealer and paying $16/gallon.

Thanks,

 

Most online places won't sell fluids it requires special shipping I believe.

 

i used hondapartsdeals.com and ordered coolant and honda atf. the coolant is $8 and i used the code honda-tech10 to get 10 dollars off the purchase. No extra shipping cost and they sent it via fedex.

 

use prestone. get it at wal mart for $8

 

So let me get this straight, Instead of paying for the coolant locally you rather get a deal online only to make up the rest of the savings with shipping charges

I have used services such as Majestic to buy parts in the past, but I only do when it is a lot of parts I need. Other than that I just go to the dealer for the nickle and dime stuff.

 

My local dealer charges roughly double the price of most online places. It only takes a few parts to make it more worth it to buy from an online place.

Try $16/gal for coolant, $8/qt of MTF, $10 for oil filters.. fock that.. I'm tired of paying those recockulous prices.

 

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Welp, I went to the website and it costs roughly $8 more to ship each gallon of coolant. So that ends up being the same price is me buying local. Another cheap bastard idea foiled!

 

why would you not just use prestone or some other non honda brand.

it's all the same.

platinum.

 

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it's all the same.

platinum.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The Honda coolant is specifically formulated for use in aluminum blocks. I've talked to a Honda dealer mechanic who said he saw a rash of water pump failures when they switched to regular coolant like Prestone. When they switched back, the failures went away. Take that info FWIW.

I've been using Honda coolant in all my cars for the last 5 years.. the honda stuff always comes out clean when I drain it.

 

Cool waste your money then.

It's not like every other car doesn’t have an aluminum block either. Prestone would be out of business if it did not provide more than adequate lubricant for water pumps and seals.

I don’t even run coolant, just straight distilled water and one bottle of water wetter.

platinum

 

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I agree - that's the most rediculous thing I've ever heard. Next thing you know, they'll tell you to buy genuine Honda gasoline...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marksae &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The Honda coolant is specifically formulated for use in aluminum blocks. I've talked to a Honda dealer mechanic who said he saw a rash of water pump failures when they switched to regular coolant like Prestone. When they switched back, the failures went away. Take that info FWIW.

I've been using Honda coolant in all my cars for the last 5 years.. the honda stuff always comes out clean when I drain it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wow, belive everything you hear . Hes a honda mechanic he must know what hes talking about .......

 

you guys are all so dumb.

Honda fluids are the way to go! Anytime I pop a cap I can tell if it's Honda Genuine or some Prestone crap...

All Honda fluids...oils, brake cleaner, etc, are all formulated specifically to be the best for our cars. Prestone is garbage and belongs in garbage.

Honda fluids FTW

Honda Genuine Motor Oil
The Honda Genuine Motor Oil line-up meets today's demanding low viscosity engine lubrication requirements for maximized fuel economy and excellent engine wear protection.

Honda Genuine Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Most other coolants contain borates and/or silicates which can act as abrasives in your Honda's cooling system. Honda Genuine Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 features extended protection for up to 5 years or 60,000 miles - making it the only recommended coolant for your Honda.

Honda Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid
No other automatic transmission fluid is specifically formulated for your Honda. Honda's special proprietary formula offers superior anti-shudder performance (resulting in smoother shifting) and prolonged life.

Honda Genuine Power Steering Fluid
The only power steering fluid developed specifically for your Honda, Honda Genuine Power Steering Fluid's special formulation helps prevent fluid oxidation and internal wear - the most crucial areas that impact power steering noise and performance.

 

your local honda dealer

 

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hey, I work on more Hondas in a day than you do in a year...whose word would you take about said fluids?

oh, and actually, you don't want to run Honda ATF in most other auto trannies...could cause problems. Same with running Dextron in your Honda ATF.

You're probably the same guy that says Bosch splitfires are the dopest, huh

 

I'll vouch for the auto tranny fluid. I ran Dex for a bit in my civic and then I bought Honda ATF and it was like a whole other car. The shifts were smoother. As far as the splitfires...I was wondering. Most plugs have a self-cleaning range on them when they reach a certain temp. I can't find anything anywhere on the Bosch splitfires and if they even have this. I heard they didn't. Anything to back that up?

 

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You're kidding, right?

 

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no. Once you use this stuff all the time you realize how great it is. I'm not talking for race cars and stuff, but for daily driving and longevity...it's the best.

Go use you prestone coolant, bosch plugs and Autozone pads and have fun!

Why would you not use the same products as the car you drive? If I was driving a M3, I'd deffinately use all BMW products

 

I bet if they sold Evs-One toilet paper you'd buy and use that too... i'm not convinced on this topic.

 

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I used prestone coolant, mobil drive clean oil, and axxis ultimate pads on my turbocharged 210,000 mile civic. It never burned oil or coolant, and the stopping power was infinitely better than before. I understand power steering fluid and MTF, but coolant and oil? Give me a break Evan, seriously.

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Then you'd be a retard. You want an idea of the retarded price of OEM parts (BMW specificially)? Guess how much OEM plug wires are for an E34 M5.

 

I got curious, and did some research, and it turns out the Evs-One is mostly right. Although all coolant will protect from freezing and overheating, not all will protect well from corrosion. Most coolant was designed for iron blocks and does not react well when used in an aluminum one. To try and counter this, silicates and other chemicals were added to suppress this process, but it can gum up inside the engine after a while. Honda coolant is specifically designed to prevent this corrosion, given that it is flushed/replaced at regular intervals (~5 yrs).

However, that doesn't mean ONLY Honda coolant should be used. You just have to make sure you know what is in the coolant and that you replace it as directed to. I think Prestone Extended Life is silicate and nitrate free, but I'm not positive.

Also, it makes a difference whether or not you use distilled or tap water, but shouldn't make much of an impact as long as you flush the radiator regularly. Honda coolant is already mixed with water, so you won't have to worry about it, but you're still paying more for it (and last I checked, water is free).

Overall, you should be fine as long as you (1) flush the radiator regularly, (2) use soft water, distilled water (preferably), or a premixed 50/50 container, and (3) use coolant "compatible" with aluminum blocks.

Evs-One - correct me if I'm mistaken.

 

walmart mobile 1 full synthetic oil
prestone 50/50 coolant
fram filters from walmart or autozone

167k without a serious problem w/ my car yet

 

i dont see wuts so special bout Honda coolant...is it because its blue instead of green...i think they all work about the same

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ddd4114 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got curious, and did some research, and it turns out the Evs-One is mostly right. Although all coolant will protect from freezing and overheating, not all will protect well from corrosion. Most coolant was designed for iron blocks and does not react well when used in an aluminum one. To try and counter this, silicates and other chemicals were added to suppress this process, but it can gum up inside the engine after a while. Honda coolant is specifically designed to prevent this corrosion, given that it is flushed/replaced at regular intervals (~5 yrs).

However, that doesn't mean ONLY Honda coolant should be used. You just have to make sure you know what is in the coolant and that you replace it as directed to. I think Prestone Extended Life is silicate and nitrate free, but I'm not positive.

Also, it makes a difference whether or not you use distilled or tap water, but shouldn't make much of an impact as long as you flush the radiator regularly. Honda coolant is already mixed with water, so you won't have to worry about it, but you're still paying more for it (and last I checked, water is free).

Overall, you should be fine as long as you (1) flush the radiator regularly, (2) use soft water, distilled water (preferably), or a premixed 50/50 container, and (3) use coolant "compatible" with aluminum blocks.

Evs-One - correct me if I'm mistaken.</TD></TR></TABLE>

wow, the newest guy in the thread that actually has some facts!

I'm not saying Honda fluids are the ONLY fluids you can run, they are optimal for the given components. If you buy a comparable generic brand with the same specs as OEM, you will be fine as well.

Oh, and water is not free...well, water you want to put in your engine.

And to some other posters- I've had cars with 300k come through the shop with little to no maintenance, yet I've had some come through with all aftermarket parts(belts, plugs, fluids), with MUCH less miles, that run no where NEAR as good as they should....

whats the point, everyone's cheap and everyone's right

 

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using a filter and tap water is no good?