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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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what is your opinion on the best coolant to use for a b16 engine?
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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honda type II blue mixed 50/50 with DI water if you want to be cool...

or any decent Ethylene Glycol-Based (Green) Antifreeze mixed 50/50 with DI water.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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awesome thanks! is DI water distilled water?
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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I prefer Honda coolant because it's specially formulated for Honda/Acura engines.

And no need to mix Honda Type 2 coolant, it already comes diluted if you read the container label.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Almost sooo silly to ask... Almost like asking whats the best air to put in your tires?
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Almost sooo silly to ask... Almost like asking whats the best air to put in your tires?
hey man i gotta ask something...might as well be about something i currently need for my new 2000 si
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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Hondaaaaaaa wondaaaaaaa
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsritter
hey man i gotta ask something...might as well be about something i currently need for my new 2000 si
Find a service manual for your particular car and get very familiar with it.
Congrats on the new purchase.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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I use Prestone.

Some fluids Honda ONLY, antifreeze isn't one.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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whatever's on sale at autozone
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by doood
whatever's on sale at autozone
This!!! I like something already mixed so all I have to do is poor it in.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Anything but prestone (And the automotive stores housebrands that are the same as prestone; the additives in there rot your radiator out) I personally like peak. But basicly as long as your radiator is clear and your heater not gummed up, most will work.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by angrysmileyface
Anything but prestone (And the automotive stores housebrands that are the same as prestone; the additives in there rot your radiator out) I personally like peak. But basicly as long as your radiator is clear and your heater not gummed up, most will work.
I sure as hell hope you have proof of that, because i'm calling bullshit.


All our cars get Prestone, and it's been that way forever. We've yet to have any issues what so ever.
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