hey guys..so im going to change my friends thermostat on a 1990 Honda accord because it overheats. I doubt its the ECT...

but my actual question is.....would it be OK if i were to Drain the coolant and add any ol regular Antifreeze that is 50/50?

or would it be best to use the "Honda" brand one?

thanks in advanced

 

You can run the 50/50 Prestone green coolant. Thats what I did. You don't have to run the Honda coolant.

 

Sooo....i have a FAIL* to update. lol

I was out taking the spark plugs out and one of them happened to SNAP!

All that is left in the spark plug port is the thread....everything else snapped and came off.

What do you guys suggest i do?

 

If you're lucky, an ease out inside the threaded shell should do the trick. Of course, soak, soak and soak again in your favorite oil (PB Blaster, WD40, ect, ect).

Different people have different ideas on this so I'm posting at my own risk...I've always put a little antiseze on the threads of the new plugs before installing and always use proper torque. And since I'm already in danger, NGK plugs are the only thing I would suggest for a Honda.

 

Sorry to hear about your mishap. I have never actually had to deal with a snapped off spark plug. An easy out would probably be my choice. Big thing is to watch that you don't get any of the spark plug innards pushed into the cylinder head.

Proper torque is the key when putting them back in! Hand tight then 1/2 (180°) turn is all I ever do. Never used anti-seize and haven't had any issues. You could use an anti-seize but it's not neccessary. If you do go with an anti-seize make sure that it is low resistance and high heat. I would suggest Permatex® Copper.

 

holy jebus batman! dont freak out, it has actually happened to me before too, just take your time and be easy with it, last thing you want to do it chip some of it off and let the pieces drop into the chamber when the plug comes out, as far as the honda coolant, I personally know that the honda coolant it "supposidly" the best for hondas, per a honda spokesperson. anyway regular coolant will do fine, just another way to pay honda more money