I spoke with an instructor of mine who has worked with Honda for many years. Honda coolant is highly recommended. Regular Prestone type anti-freeze will work fine but Honda coolant will last longer and will not wear away at seals nearly as much as anything else.

Honda coolant is different than your normal anti-freeze. You will notice the color is a much darker green. It even smells different. It is much safer for aluminum components. It does not contain the silicates that most others do. These silicates act as an abrasive on the seals.

I know it's expensive ($11 a gallon, pre-mixed) but it's worth it. Every one to two years drain and fill the radiator and overflow. One gallon should be enough for this. With this basic maintenance you should have no problems at all with the cooling system.

For more details, go here: http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/HondaCoolant.html

 

What ever, dude. I use recycled urine for antifreeze and my car runs just fine.

 

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yeah, run and voltage check on it, you probably will get 3 volt, which you can start your car with it

 

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yeah, run and voltage check on it, you probably will get 3 volt, which you can start your car with it</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL

 

i think prestone works just as good... and much cheaper
p.s. are you working for honda?...

 

No, I don't work for Honda.

I didn't say that Prestone wont work. But it is inferior. I don't mind paying more for my coolant for better insurance against leaks or a water pump going bad. One gallon a year is not going to kill me.