50/50 mixture Water & coolant
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Re: 50/50 mixture Water & coolant (SonicGSR)
Buy a 1 dollar bucket from the auto parts store. Premix and pour in.
You can eyeball it. you don't have to be on the money exact. Basically you have to guessimate how much you need to fill back in.
[Modified by speedymon, 8:40 PM 12/31/2002]
You can eyeball it. you don't have to be on the money exact. Basically you have to guessimate how much you need to fill back in.
[Modified by speedymon, 8:40 PM 12/31/2002]
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Re: 50/50 mixture Water & coolant (speedymon)
Thanks
Distilled or tap?
Would it be a good idea to pour unmixed coolant into bucket...
-Fill Empty coolant container with Water.
-Pour Water into bucket and mix?
I dont mind using it all i can bottle the mixture for later use.
Distilled or tap?
Would it be a good idea to pour unmixed coolant into bucket...
-Fill Empty coolant container with Water.
-Pour Water into bucket and mix?
I dont mind using it all i can bottle the mixture for later use.
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Re: 50/50 mixture Water & coolant (SonicGSR)
Why not just buy coolant that comes mixed. All you have to do is dump it in there and be done with it.
Just get a bucket or large cup, and mix half of each, pour in, repeat.
Just get a bucket or large cup, and mix half of each, pour in, repeat.
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Re: 50/50 mixture Water & coolant (Calavera)
Why not just buy coolant that comes mixed. All you have to do is dump it in there and be done with it
I really don't mind, besides it gives me something to do with my day off tomorrow.
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Re: 50/50 mixture Water & coolant (216.226.142.95:27016)
I used an old chinese take out quart container and mixed the solution. Water and coolant look like oil and vinegar when you pour it out so you can easily see the separation between the two.
Premix is easier but i had two bottles of anti-freeze already that needed mixing.
In the reserve tank, i'd suggest just filling with antifreeze. Since its outside the radiator, it may freeze up if water is there.
My neighbor's use tap in their old american cars but i use distilled water for my cooling system. They say its no different since NYC has really great water but i still follow the directions.
Premix is easier but i had two bottles of anti-freeze already that needed mixing.
In the reserve tank, i'd suggest just filling with antifreeze. Since its outside the radiator, it may freeze up if water is there.
My neighbor's use tap in their old american cars but i use distilled water for my cooling system. They say its no different since NYC has really great water but i still follow the directions.
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Re: 50/50 mixture Water & coolant (zetarider)
it should be coolant.. anyway i just guesstimate by putting 1/2 coolant and 1/2 water (50/50 mix) in the pitcher and then pouring it in... I live in So Cali also and in summer it gets 110 deg or so sometimes and I've never had problems w/ overheating..
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Re: 50/50 mixture Water & coolant (zetarider)
water is a better conductor of heat than coolant. coolant is there for its anti-freezing properties and corrosion.
Why must I use Honda-brand antifreeze/coolant in my engine/radiator?
Most coolants labeled safe for aluminum engines actually aren't. The silicates and/or borates added to most coolants act as abrasives on the cooling systems.
Honda's formulation for coolant does not use silicates or borates to enhance the corrosion protection for aluminum components. Instead, Genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant uses a proprietary organic corrosion inhibitor.
The advantages of the Honda coolant are clear. Its ability to inhibit corrosion and the absence of silicates makes it the only coolant recommended for your Honda.
If Genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major-brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines.
However, continued use of any non-Honda coolant may result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
Most coolants labeled safe for aluminum engines actually aren't. The silicates and/or borates added to most coolants act as abrasives on the cooling systems.
Honda's formulation for coolant does not use silicates or borates to enhance the corrosion protection for aluminum components. Instead, Genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant uses a proprietary organic corrosion inhibitor.
The advantages of the Honda coolant are clear. Its ability to inhibit corrosion and the absence of silicates makes it the only coolant recommended for your Honda.
If Genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major-brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines.
However, continued use of any non-Honda coolant may result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
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