Administrators hughezee Posted April 17, 2015 Administrators Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 As a follow up to past discussions regarding Coolant/ Antifreeze and the problems associated with using Honda Type 2 Coolant p/n: 08CLAG026L0 when used in older engines, which results in annoying leaks, vapour leaks and really unpleasant persistent odours (also requires replacement every 2 years). Although these symptoms from using Type 2 coolant can be elevated with some water dilution to the 50/50 mix up to 65% water to 35% coolant mix, improving the heat exchange process. So I have illustrated one of the most common fluids used by myself or recommended by other members, so if you are looking for a standard fluid to TOP-UP you can use Honda Type 2 Coolant, but try avoid using large amounts i.e flushing the cooling system after maintenance or repairs on the cooling system (you have been warned). Owners looking for great protection or one stop solution or just a TOP-UP I would highly recommend Prestone Coolant Antifreeze. 👍 PLEASE NOTE: the information within this topic has been kindly contributed by one of our experienced members and has been extensively researched and found to be correct by independent testing or external resources. However' when replacing radiators and water pumps, some manufacturers insist on genuine coolant for warranty purposes, please adhere to this advice. Regards SITE DEVELOPMENT. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted April 18, 2015 Founding Member Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Great write up as per Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6vtec Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 The same coolant for the Accord V6 would you recommend Prestone for my wife's HR-V Stu? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 19, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 On 4/19/2015 at 3:39 PM, V6vtec said: would you recommend Prestone for my wife's HR-V Stu? Absolutely Sean, I use it in most cars TBH, zero troubles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6vtec Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Great Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThackery Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Colleagues! Sorry for my long silence. I have two excuses: firstly, my Legend has been so utterly reliable I haven't had a single thing to write about. At its MOT the tester was impressed and said there were no advisories at all, which was pretty good for a 20-year-old car. Second excuse: my engineering degree course is using up all my mental bandwidth, so lots of other pastimes have been neglected. However, my beloved Legend isn't quite perfect, as it stinks of coolant, no visible leaks or apparent loss of coolant either, so moral of the storey is listen to Stuarts advice regards to type 2 coolant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted July 31, 2016 Founding Member Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hi Steve, long time. Glad your lovely Legend flew threw the dreaded MOT. Mine did too, no advisories ( think I may have mentioned this elsewhere ). It's amazing really that our beloved Hondas are almost 20 years old and passing. Testament to the build quality etc.. I don't need reminding that Stu knows our beloved Hondas inside out....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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