Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

we'll see how it goes. it turned out like this because I forgot that my coolant system can't hold 2 gallons of fluid, it can only hold about 3/4 of a gallon.

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

well the proper mix depends on your location.

If you never see freezing temps, then run straight water with some water wetter.

If you are in the north like me, then run 50/50, or there abouts. The actual optimal mix is a little different, but 50/50 is good.

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

i use dealer coolant, and it is a expensive... I think almost 20 a gallon or something :'(

Gotta pamper that car, the hondas get water or pepboys type chit.

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

yeah but if you run just water and a water wetter then corrosion will own you. 50/50 mix all around.

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

i ususally run honda coolant also unless teh dealership isn't open and it need it right away (i.e. late night engine swaps :P ), i also get all of my other fluids from the dealership (power steering, brake, tranny), except for oil, i do however sometimes rock an oem filter :-*

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

I could see the Trans fluid and the PS, but you can still get honda stuff at a auto store.

I wonder what stuff is actually better performing??

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

what auto store sells honda fluids???

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

I was meaning the trans fluid and power steering fluid. It is harder to find, but some people carry the Honda approved stuff.

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

its whatever autozone sells. :P
and on the subject of coolant, its 50/50 when the temps get cold, but when its warm, its 100% water.



wanna hear a story.
my wifes 'truck'- her isuzu trooper, I couldnt find the drain plug (the last time I changed the coolant) for the ---- of me. i look in the manual, humm...couldn't find ---- there either. ----- it, i will just drop the bottom line. then of coarse, what happens. -the ------ hose is stuck. i yank and yank and yank the hell out of it, then it comes off, and i get a face full of coolant.-and of coarse, I bust my knuckles to. that ---- sucked.

am i the only one that ---- happens to?

Re:Honda made their coolant blue
 

i have my motor oil,manual transmission fluid,radiator fluid,wind shield washer fluid,power steering fluid, and brake fluid imported from honda of Japan cause the USA honda fluids and the Japanese Honda fluids aren't the same. the Japanese fluids work better.