Should You Use Honda Type 2 Coolant?
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2018
- Should you use Honda Type 2 Coolant? In this video, I talk about what antifreeze/coolant I think you should use in a Honda. What do you think you should use?
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For my 2003 Honda Accord all I do is make sure ANY antifreeze/coolant I buy states it is Non-Silicate because in my owners manual that is all that is required but most will state Silicate and Barates Free. I've used Peak Global Lifetime exclusively and my Accord now has 257,000 miles, radiator is fine, and it still has the original upper and lower radiator hoses. I did just change the thermostat and for no other reason other than I was bored that day.
another very informative video. I always use genuine Honda parts and fluids on both my Honda vehicles. Worth the extra money so why take the chance. Thanks for the video. 👍
Thanks for the input!
So glad that I came to you video before I went to Wal-Mart. I'm smelling auto freeze and wasn't sure if I had to use Honda's product or not. I never got the owners book with my used crv so I wasn't sure. I just called my local Honda dealer and it's $20. I will be glad to pay extra if it's gonna protect my system. Thanks for sharing this information.
Glad it helped. Also, if you can smell coolant and the coolant level is low, I would definitely look for a leak.
I just did a drain and fill on my 2010 Honda Civic after 102,000 miles and the old coolant wasn’t rusty at all just a little dirty. Replaced with the OEM stuff.
I just changed coolant in my 1500 Wing. I went online to O'reilly auto parts and pulled up the veh listing which lists the product that is designed for your vehicle. I was very surprised when with all the coolants listed only two were recommended for my Wing. One was a Zerex and the other was Prestone Command which is HD coolant and is purple just like the Honda coolant.
I’ve got 90k miles on my 2018 accord. I just did a drain and fill on my radiator and the inside of my radiator was immaculate!!! I’ve only ever used Honda OEM coolant!
Thanx for the info i was using the green stuff going to check into it.
I appreciate the comment!
I always use the Honda stuff. Better safe than sorry and the extra expense isn't such a big deal since we aren't changing coolant very often.
I've had many Hondas and Acuras and always use their coolant, power steering fluid, and trans fluid. I have 2, 25 year old legends and if you own one of them you really want to stick to the Honda type 2
Thanks for the input!
Honda Type 2 coolant is essential. I had my water pump and timing belt replaced in my Acura, the mechanic drained my coolant out in order to perform the work but put non manufacturers green stuff back in to my radiator which I thought wasn't big deal, 8 months later, one pipe in my coolant system started to leak. So, I went to dealership to flush out the green coolant and put the manufacturer blue one in, I observed the blue coolant coming out from the leaking spot starts to crystallize, and magically, the crystallized coolant actually stops the leak by itself, so I concluded not only the Type 2 anti freeze coolant inhibits corrosion, it also repairs minor leak. So, for Honda and Acura cars, I definitely recommend using the manufacturer's coolant.
Thanks for the input!
the problem was that he probably didn't flush it first. You should never mix them. If you want to use a different coolant, you gotta flush and not just drain and fill
Prestone is just fine any car?
Mixing coolants which aren't compatible, or using the wrong one for your car, can cause clogging and damage. Prestone is guaranteed for all cars and can be mixed with any other colour of coolant/antifreeze, making it the best choice for you.
Thanks for the input!
Honda coolant is better than after market; however, Honda does want you to buy theirs. The warning of draining the after market product as soon as possible is over stated. I stick with the Honda coolant.
we used Prestone and Peak for over 15yrs, it hasn't kill our 93 engine.
^ this is true
This video was very helpful. The subject of "should I use genuine Honda fluids" is always on my mind; however, ive been using the generic brands (In this example of coolant, PEAK OET 50/50 in my Accord) and so far the car has been running very well.
Not a fan of one size fits all aftermarket coolant, but I don't mind the coolant that is made for specific vehicles like Zerex Asian blue or Peak Original Equipment Technology (OET) for Asian vehicles blue. Thanks for the input!
I switched to Peak 50/50 for many years and do a flush every 3 years or 36,000 miles on my 2001 Honda Civic with now 206,000 miles. No issues whatsoever.
I also contacted Preston and Peak in order to make sure that I can do the switch and they said no problems.
I also have a Volvo and started to use Peak, no issues as well.
As far as you flush your cooling system on a regular basis, you should be fine.
Now Peak and Preston are OAT coolants and they don't mix with certain orange coolants very well (google coolant sludge) but they work well with OAT and HOAT.
I have never seen a radiator cap destroyed like this, pretty sure the coolant is not at fault, more likely the cap itself or you got a knock off OEM?
Either way, if you take care of your car, it'll take care of you.
The issue of mixing coolants that you bring up is one of the reasons I only recommend factory coolant. Those Civics have had issues with head gaskets so it is good to hear you have avoided it. Thanks for the input.
I think it was just a coincidence, I've always used just the regular green stuff and never had a problem with it . Of course I'd always recommend the oem stuff to customers but on a personal car..green stuff it is. That's just my opinion though ! 😁👍
Thanks for the input!
Good advice to use the factory antifreeze.You don't want to take a gamble on the cars today.
Thanks for the input Jim!
Considering you only change coolant about once every five years, its not a big deal to pay a few dollars more for Honda coolant.
Thanks for the input!
Exactly!
how come they don't offer honda gasoline and oil?
Travis Li - Rufus they do have Honda oil
Nick V I agree. I’m fixing to do a drain/refill on my wife’s 2015 Nissan Altima with a little over 49K miles. Two jugs of the Nissan branded coolant was $42.50 Yeah I could use Prestone or peak and would probably be fine draining and refilling every three to four years but I don’t want to spend the time and effort to flush the system. If I can’t afford $42.50 in another 50K miles to do it again well then.......
Honda coolant for my Accord .After hearing a lot of people say why you should , I would be very hesitant to use Prestone or Xerex .
It wouldn't matter to me what brand of oil is put in as long as its the right weight
The difference in price between genuine fluids and others stuff is not that much, not worth the risk.
thank you for your advice!
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all I know is the you down mix dex cool with the green or Asian coolants. all other I have mixed and ran long periods of time and never had issues. long as its ethylene glycole and not prophlylne glycole you ok
Thank you make sense great idea
Completely agree with you, sir!
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I agree with you 100%
Thanks for the input!
The problem I have with Honda Type 2 Coolant is that it is only available pre mixed. Even if you remove the thermostat you cant get the old coolant out from around the block, unless you strip the chain down and remove the water pump. That means when you do a coolant change you cant do a back flush of the block as adding pre mixed coolant to fresh water only results in further diluted coolant, same goes for not back flushing, you are only adding new coolant to old worn out coolant. If you are using concentrate you can back flush the block then knowing the total capacity of the coolant system add 50% that volume of concentrate then top up with fresh water. .
Why not just fill with water, flush, and repeat until all of your old coolant is out? I agree with you on the concentrate though.
@@luketrochinski3954 because you won't have full protection. You don't even get full protection when renewing with type2 because half of the old stuff is still in there.
@@DasArab My Honda has a drain bold in the engine block. I would say that I get about 95% of all the coolant out.
If it's that important to you, simply flush with Type 2 Coolant, instead of water. Of course, this means buying a few more gallons, but whatever. It's better than removing the water pump.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 not at £20 for 5lt I won't be.
I've always used honda fluids, oils, coolant since I bought my 05 accord brand new .. however in recent years I switched to high mileage aftermarket oil(probably because I got tired of having to drive 14 mile roundtrips to the dealer) .. and then just now I had to replace my radiator but I didn't use the honda coolant for the first time ever .. I used the pentofrost a3 fluid from a nearby store because it was an emergency and I didn't want to risk overheating trying to get to and back from the dealer .. it claims it's ok for '1990 and newer hondas' .. so hopefully it works well and doesn't cause any leaks/damage .. any others who use pentofrost ?
Used the generic coolant and you are right, my cap crapped out.
I bought a 97 Civic LX used and it has non-honda coolant in it. I have to replace the thermostat and will replace the coolant when I do.. I was going to replace it with honda coolant. My question is should I use prestone flush to clean out the cooling system before I replace it with the honda coolant? Thanks. (Don't know if the flush is safe for the cooling system)
Thanks it help
Thanks for the comment!
Replacing the radiator in my 2007 RDX Cap missing those prices as well. Had the Honda type 2 coolant always serviced by Acura
Thanks for the input!
Oops pieces
So is it okay to use a normal antifreeze to check for leaks then put Honda specific oil antifreeze in after
One man's opinion. The radiator cap on the left came from a car that had not changed their coolant in over five years. My bet the coolant was brown and had water added to the system at some point. The cap on the right the vehicle had the coolant changed at least once over a five year period. I would bet on maintenance over type of coolant. The old standard was every three years. Wally world coolant will work just fine if you keep those standards.
Thanks for the input!
I have a 1997 Honda accord. I don't have Honda coolant in it currently. I want to switch it out to Honda coolant. Should I just drain the radiator and refill with Honda coolant like Honda says to? Or is their something else I should do to get all the old non Honda coolant out? Thanks in advance!
Pricing is 25% to 30% more at Honda for their Engine coolant. OEM was under $20, Honda coolant $26. Canadian dollars. and you need 2 gallons, $52 vs $40 difference in price
Wow. I learned so much.
Please can I use this coolant on my honda winner x motorcycle 🏍️? Thank you.
Makes sense to use the name brand especially to protect any warranties. That said, I think we all know Honda doesn’t operate chemical plants and oil refineries. Other companies make the fluids for them. So some of the stuff is made to Honda specs and carries the Honda branding. Other stuff many also be made to Honda specs but NOT carry the branding and be sold for a lower price. The only way to know really is to find out who makes Honda’s brand name fluids and what they label the Honda stuff that isn’t paid to be name branded.
I called the dealer and told them to direct me to the parts department to see how much they sell it for, I asked him does it matter if I use regular 50/50 dilute from anywhere else? He said "it doesn't matter what you use, honda only adds a blue dye to their coolant, there is no difference"
yeah.... this was the dealer that told me this.. and i did tell him i have a 2017 honda accord..
Thanks for the input!
The guy at the parts department at the dealer was wrong. Big shock.
@@nrlty1253 It is true. Honda want to drain customer's money.
What's your opinion on the Zerex (valvoline) asian vehicle formula? They sell a blue silicate/borate free coolant. It's already pre mix (I really hate that coolant has gone this way...I miss being able to buy a concentrate gallon for $2 more than a gallon of the pre mix and $1 on a gallon of distilled water and make my own 2 gallons for less.) and it's only $10 at Napa vs $20 for the Honda stuff at the dealership. Saving $20 isn't going to make or break me but $20 savings is always nice.
I think it's better than the green stuff for a Honda but I still prefer the Honda coolant.
@@BigDog50001 If i was using the Zerex Valvoline just for topping off how long do you think i can drive it before i should do the flush to Honda type 2. Hoping to get through the winter until i have to do the flush. Thanks!
@@stevennarkaj5677 If *i were to use *topping up
Another factor is when people add a different brand of coolant to the coolant that is still in the system and they are not compatible. Before long they "gel" and start clogging thing up like heater cores ect ect
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Can i use the green coolant on my Honda accord 2003?
I use corona beer on mine and it works just fine
lol
Alex M, I won't even use that garbage to clean my drains. I used to think I loved Corona until I actually started to try different beers.
Heineken refreshes the parts other beers cannot reach.
King Cobra is the only coolant I drink
And your car is still virus free?
As someone who has worked in this industry before I can say a lot more goes into making the OEM finished product vs the budget friendly one.
The OEM product will control the PH levels, include additives as you mentioned, use de-ionized water or other methods of filtering the water, etc.
Take windshield washer fluid for example. (only an example here) Rain-X all season washer fluid is more expensive for the same reasons above where as the blue cheap antifreeze that everyone sells for 99 cents is actually pretty corrosive due to the PH levels.
Have you ever noticed the cars where the paint is destroyed over the windshield? Also it's more than likely that it's starting to rust there?
Most of time it's prolonged use of these cheap washer fluids that eat away at the cars clear coat and paint.
Finally, it gets under the paint and the elements will just chip away at it.
All that being said, please know that Honda, Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, etc. are more than likely not making their own fluids. They typically have some other company making the product for them and to their desired specs.
So in closing OEM products are usually the safe bet since your vehicle is designed to use the formulation. Peak, Prestone and similar would also be a good choice but beware the companies who claim to make a product just as good for a fraction of the cost; they are cutting corners somewhere so they can increase their profits and gain market share.
Thanks for the input!
It would be nice to find out who makes what.
For example Castrol makes 2 cycle oil for stihl.. only those who don't know spend more on sthil mix.
I'm sure it's not always so easy to figure out. For this particular example the sthil bottle has the Castrol address right on it.
At first I used to disagree with this, but now years later I realized that I would just use Honda Coolant for my Honda. These days are much easier with Amazon. I don't have a Honda dealer in my rural area, so I'd have to drive like 40+ miles just to buy coolant. Aftermarket is cheaper, but I would recommend everyone to just use OEM stuff.
Thanks for sharing!
Do you also recommend factory engine oil? I use Castrol full synthetic on my Honda with a K&N filter.
No, any quality engine oil with correct weight and service rating is fine.
Big Dog50001 Automotive thanks
"factory" engine oil is whatever the dealership can get a good deal on with a local vendor... usually Kendal here in Utah. When we first had cars with 0W-20 oil we would change the oil in those with bottles that were labeled "Honda" but they were all bottled by Mobil. There isn't really a factory oil, just follow Big Dogs advice.
Yes, I always use the Honda coolant & transmission oil. Don't second guess the engineers.
Thanks for the input!
I'm happy to second guess the marketing department.
Two questions :1.) Can I use the Type 2 Honda Coolant Blue Color on a 2000 Honda Civic DX?.....
2.) Does Honda sells the Green One?
1. Yes.
2. No, generally Honda dealers only have genuine blue Honda Type II Coolant for sale.
Hey emergency question
Can I use Honda type 2 on my Acura 2010 tsx
Yes.
Last time I checked green is a different color then blue they make after market high quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing silicate-free corrosion inhibitors and that's blue type 2
No idea what point you are trying to make but yes there are aftermarket versions of Honda Type II (blue) coolant. But from my experience, I can buy genuine Honda for the same or less money.
I agree with the proprietary inhibitors. That may be the key. Just like prescription drugs. a generic is NEVER going to be the same as the original manufactured drug which to me means the generic will not work the same as the original drug. Just my thoughts.
Thanks for the input Mike!
@Clintbro. Generic prescription drug manufacturers are only required to put 30% of the active ingredient into their product
As of today 7/8/22, Honda coolant is around $27 a gallon for 50/50. Peak coolant for Asian cars is $24 for concentrate or $17 for 50/50. With the Peak concentrate I can mix up two gallons at $12 a gallon vs $54 for two gallons of the Honda coolant. Is the Honda coolant that much better? Plus, if I do a water flush, I will need a third gallon of the Honda coolant because the 50/50 would be way to diluted. It would be nice if Honda would put out a concentrate. Just seems like a lot of money for half water when I can get a gallon of distilled water for $1.
Why did you compare $12 for a gallon to $54 for 2 gallons. It is $24 for 2 gallons vs $54 for 2 gallons.
@@ozciva his point still stands. Many would be more willing to stick to name brand if they would offer a concentrate
Not only are they charging you for water but they don't give ya the chance to not buy water..
@@matthewbeaver5026 I have no objections to what he and you claimed. On the contrary I am on your side. It just does not make sense when somebody compares different measures. $24 for a gallon of concentrate which makes 2 gallons of 50/50 vs $54 for 2 gallons of premix 50/50. easy, does not require any calculation.
Back on the subject. It takes quite some work for a brand to become reliable, and they are sure to benefit it. But charging double the amount is just plain gouging. Premixed coolant is a terrible idea. You have to pay for 2 plastic containers which are now days more expensive then what they contain (1/2 gallons of water each). If a person cannot mix half distilled water and half coolant, then they should just take it to a shop to have it done.
I had a friend who had Tefal iron with a pressurized steam tank. It would give " no water in the tank error" and would not run. I found that one of the thermal switches on the heating element was bad. I asked the service about it. They said they cannot change just the switch but the whole heating block and 2 switches on it. Cost? 1000TL. They used a plug to plug the wire on one side of the switch but they welded the output wire directly to the other end of the switch whose both ends were plugable. I found the switch in italy and ordered it for 80Tl plus shipping and import taxes to a total of 134TL. I cut the welded side and crimped a plug to it. Put the switch in and plugged the wires on. If They had the switch in my country I could have fixed it maybe for 50TL. The system is created such a way that so much have to be wasted and you have to pay more so they can profit more.
Is it ok to use toyota long life coolant for my honda civic 1996? One of my mechanic said that is it ok to use it and he suggested me to use toyota long life coolant for my radiator after radiator flush. I ask some of my friends and also other mechanics that i know and told me it was fine. I hope someone enlighten me
It probably wouldn't be the end of the world, but genuine Toyota coolant usually costs just as much if not more than Honda coolant. I would recommend just using Honda.
I have used supertech coolant on 1 civic, 2 accords, 1 ranger, and currently a Jeep with no issues yet. Cross my fingers. These vehicles were all out of warranty.
wheres super tech
@@arthurbrown4244 Supertech brand can be founded at your local Walmart.
Like Julio, I too have used Supertech or other house-brand extended life universal coolants (like Napa 1EXT) on many, many different cars for over a decade with no issues whatsoever. This includes both drain/fills and top-offs of whatever coolant is already in the car. No problems either way. Contrary to what is in this video, I encourage everyone to use extended life universal coolant in every car. It performs just as well as OEM, maybe even better, while costing less.
@@coolantkid3428 I never had a heater core go out on the Hondas. I did have to replace one on my ranger but I bought the ranger used and the previous owner never did any maintenance on the cooling system and it was way pass due when I purchased the truck. The truck was over 20 years old. I have seen more documented issues with the first gen Dexcol then any universal coolant. I am sticking with my universal coolant it’s 8 bucks and it works just fine for me.
I only use Honda fuel to be sure my engine dont get damaged! 😂
Me too, it's the best! lol
I drive 2007 Honda Civic I only use Honda power steering fluid and antifreeze
How about Honda Peak brand blue for Asian cars only ? Seems as good as Honda or better.
I don't use it on the Hondas I work on, but I think the newer blue coolants that are made specifically for Honda/Asian vehicles like the Peak Original Equipment Technology coolant is a good alternative to the factory Honda coolant.
I put regular green stuff in my 1995 accord. Can do a drain and fill with Honda coolant or is a flush nescessary?
I generally will do 2 coolant services in a situation like that (with a complete warm up and cool down in between), which gets most of the old coolant out.
@@BigDog50001 Thanks Big Dog. I'm on drain and fill three with distilled water. Next I will add the silicate free coolant.
So my Honda dealer sells the Honda coolant? Would they have it right in the spot or would they have to order it?
Most dealers keep it in stock.
Big Dog50001 Automotive Thanks for the response
Honda blue is my favorite, I don’t care what other people do.
Thanks for the input!
All I know is our accord has perfectly clear radiator fluid 0 corrosion. And never had to add any fluid since I've owned it going on 4 years now. Now that I'm buying a new radiator cap in not gonna be a cheap ass litterally few dollars difference. All of my other vehicles that have regular fluid are all brown and crappy looking. That Honda is the only car I've ever owned that was that perfect and low maintenance for the radiator fluid!!!!
When I was in school back, in 1980, auto mech. They told us there were only 3 places that made antifreeze/coolant. Back then they told us it is all the same stuff. The only difference was the sticker that was on the jug, and how much it costed. Now everybody has there own special blend. You may be right and this is the best way to go. It will cost me over $40 just to change out the coolant that seems expensive.
Thanks for the input!
You're not paying for the coolant you're paying for the anti-corrosive properties that are designed to prevent galvanizing specifically on the alloys used in your engine.
oh and let's not forget putting the correct mixture of water and coolant, and bleeding the system afterwards. you should have no problem.
Thanks for the input.
For me it’s not that bigger saving in the uk to buy genuine over aftermarket. Plus looking at stats doesn’t seem to be worth it unless i’m racing
Thanks for the input!
The old saying you get what you pay for. Buy cheap stuff get cheap results and just so you know those honda cooling problems are the worst when they start to happen so go by the book and you will have that legendary Honda reliability
Thanks for the input!
Question - I just bought a used 2016 Honda Civic and the coolant in there now is Blue. The thing is that I’m not sure what brand they used. Is it okay to mix brands but be sure it’s the right color? Is that correct! (First time car buyer here)
It sounds like it has the correct Honda coolant in there and being a 2016 there is a good chance it has never been changed. I recommend only using genuine Honda coolant in it. If someone did use another manufacturer's coolant, it is most likely made for a Honda (or Asian vehicles) due to it still being blue and it would most likely be compatible.
I use green stuff on my Toyota, while oem stuff for my Honda. Honda vehicles are sensitive.
Thanks for the input!
Meh I don't know, there are no exotic metals in our engines, any coolant brand should protect from corrosion if replaced on time.
Here is my experience for those interested : I just flushed for the 2nd time my Civic (R18A2), it was some cheap coolant I put exactly 5 years ago, and everything looked fine, no weird color in the fluid, no visible corrosion behind the radiator cap.. I'll stick with the cheap coolant.
Yes that's not much more money to buy OEM, but why spend more if it does the same thing? I mean if no weird things happen after 5 years, I wouldn't worry too much, the car has already 15 years at this point and it's not designed to last a century
Nothing wrong with doing that on your own car if you like. Not something I would do on someone else's vehicle.
@@BigDog50001 I understand that if you have doubts, you stick with the recommandations. I just don't think Honda or any manufacturer have some mystical formulas for their coolant 😛 .
The only fluid that I bought from Honda was the gearbox oil, because I didn't find any info on the oil grade I should use.
I don't mind putting more money when there is at least some benefits, but here it smells marketing. According to the shop manual, we should also put only Honda motor oil, Honda brake fluid, etc. If they could, they would sell us Honda fuel 😬
is the car have over 240K miles would you sill put the same weight oil requested by factory , or put some more thicker oil ??
I have an Accord with over 250,000 miles, I still use the factory recommended oil.
Thicker, it protects (10w30)
I recently changed with Prestone 50/50. What do you think about this one? By the way, do you know 8th gen civic 1.8 Liter, Accelerator Pedal is it magnetic hall sensor type or analog volume type?
My first flush on the Honda Accord, same I used 50/50 Prestone. I used Prestone on the Civic 2004 for many years.
i can replace/change their OEM engine oil (and filter/s) for another brand (a Premium oil of course) but NEVER their own OEM Honda Type 2 Coolant.
Thanks for the input!
my car has the same problem with the cap now i need to buyit new one and the coolant is the original honda.
I would go with a new Honda OEM cap.
Correct, you'll virtually always be safe using the factory recommended coolant. But remember the first generation of Dexcool from GM? Was it mixing it with the green coolants of its day that caused the brown chemically impervious sludge in the cooling system, or something else? Anyway, to remove some of the mystery surrounding coolants we need to look at whether they are IAOT, OAT, or HOAT.
Thanks for the input!
I get brown gunk in my radiator neck..i got a 2000 buick regal..why is this?
If it's a newer Honda that's been maintained well by the previous owner and they used Honda products, then yes. But if not, then no. And no on older Honda's. But if it happens to be cheaper to get the Honda stuff, then yes.
Thanks for the input.
AGREE
Can I switch from factory green to blue Honda coolant in my Honda Civic 2017????
A 2017 Civic should come from the factory with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, which is blue.
@@BigDog50001 I would like to switch to type two blue
Someone must had drain the factory filled type-2 coolant which should last 10 years or 120,000 miles, then fill it with green stuff.
just drain & fill it twice with type-2 coolant, short drive in between. That will be good for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
If you have your car serviced at a mechanic shop, how do you really really know if they actually use Honda or cheap generic coolant ?!
Probably best to ask before but I guess they could always use something different than what they told you. A Honda dealer should be using genuine Honda coolant but other shops would probably use aftermarket coolant (hopefully at the very least it is blue coolant made for Honda/Asian vehicles).
If dealers will sometimes say your oil has been changed and it has not done so, you need a dealer you can trust. I have come to change fluids myself. Though a pain, it is the only way to know it is done well (hopefully) and the correct new fluids used.
I think that the original coolant is the one they used for hundreds of hours of testing designing the vehicle, I stick to the original. But I'm using the cheap one cuz I might have a leak LOL
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You can't just use any generic. You need a Honda specific generic. There are 3 types of coolants.
1) Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) - high silicates. 2) Organic Acid Technology (OAT, aka Dex-Cool) - NO SILICATES, 3): Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT, aka G O-5) - some silicates.
Make sure you get a OAT type. You CANT mix IAT, with OAT, with HOAT, but you CAN mix 2 different brands of OAT.
So if you want prestone, don't use Prestone All-Vehicles, use Prestone Asian BLUE. Asian green and red are made for Hyundai and Toyota etc. BLUE is made for Honda, Accura, Subaru.
which prestone asian to use for Mitsubishi?
@@khaibui3575 Prestone Max Asian - Green. Check their website, it says there.
My dealer charges $21 a gallon for 50/50 coolant . Quite pricey
Yes, some dealers unfortunately have quite a bit of markup. The closest dealer to me used to charge $24 and now they have dropped it to $18. I usually buy it by the case and it works out to about $13 a gallon.
30 bucks in Hawaii. Consider yourself lucky
Is this Honda type 2 coolant HOAT rated, or is it just OAT rated?
Must be OAT..
If a bottle cost $20 and the manual say change at a 2 year period or so is cheap i guess?
So you trust Honda? I drive a 2007 Civic w/ 70 K original. Not only was the engine block defective but it also a defective head gasket to say nothing of the defective control arms..this still happening even 3 years after this model was in the production. I say 'Trust but always 'Verify'.
Nothing wrong with Honda. Some of those generation Civics had issues with the engine block cracking but they are fairly bulletproof. Unfortunately you had a bad experience.
If i use type 2 honda coolant..do i need to add more water or just fully coolant usage?
Honda Type 2 coolant is already premixed 50/50, no need to add water.
@@BigDog50001 thanks..but my friend told me that to add water for type 2 coolant..
@@themissingspoon3032 Okay, you can listen to your friend if you want but it says "DO NOT ADD WATER" in huge lettering right on the front of the container.
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🤣 yes that writng is there on bottle.
What is the color of the Honda Type 2 Coolant? Is it blue?
Blue.
@@BigDog50001 thanks!
Hi. Thanks. Can I used a coolant I bought from Caltex (it's 100% pure coolant. Do I need to mix it with water if Caltex coolants are compatible with Honda City? Thank you.
God bless, Rev. 21:4
There are a few different brands that make the Honda Blue compatible coolant now. Not just Supertech green stuff. Peak, Aisin, Pentafrost.
Yes more manufacturers are making what they call Honda compatible coolant which is a good thing. Unfortunately based on prices I've seen in my area, many times they cost more than the dealer.
@@BigDog50001 wow, usually its the other way around isn't it. They probably charge more knowing most people don't know where to buy oem fluids besides the dealership.
If your car is Honda Demn go for honda all parts and oil and coolants fluid etc......
If your going to change the fluid any ways I just buy it at the dealership and do it my self or give it to my mechanic why take the chance I keep my cars for 10 to 12 years so I change it every 2 or 3 years on my 2008 honda element I think changing your rad fluid is under rated and is as important as your oil but I don't like
the idea its 50/50 you cant get all of the old fluid out with water . My mechanic has fluid that mixes with everything. I will ask him if its 50/50
Always use oem fluids. Others are not made for your vehicle. Only honda oem fluids for your honda. It might cost more but in the long run it's better for your engine.
Thanks for the input!
Just add the same color of coolant it will work fine
FOR MY 2OOO CIVIC GOT IT WITH 7 MILES NEW AND EVERY 6O,OOO MILES I FLUSH OUT THE OLD STUFF AND ADD NEW FRESH OEM HONDA FLUID THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THEN THE BLUE STUFF FOR YOUR ALUMINUM BLOCK ENGINE I'M AT 235,OOO PLUS MILES AND STILL DRIVING STRONG
Thanks for the input!
You should never replace the blue stuff with the green stuff. What I'd like to know is can you replace the Honda blue stuff with say Peak blue stuff? Are there possibly better aftermarket versions of coolant? For example I read Valvoline makes a blue coolant for Asian cars that outperformed the Honda brand. Not that it isn't easy just to get the factory stuff but as a car guy it's just fun to know.
I don't know if aftermarket coolant is better or not than genuine Honda coolant but I don't mind using aftermarket coolant that is specific for certain car lines, like the Valvoline/Zerex Asian blue or the Peak OET blue for Asian vehicles (I generally stay away from one size fits all coolant unless that is what is already in the vehicle). Although I pretty much exclusively use Honda coolant in Hondas, the aftermarket Asian blue coolant is typically rated for longer service life than genuine Honda coolant and is usually cheaper than Honda (but not always). Thanks for the comment!
is it ok to use in motorcycle?
I don't work on Honda motorcycles so I couldn't answer that.
I use my left over Honda coolant in my Yamaha r6 with no problem
People keep talking about the color of the coolant. The dye color is not necessarily indicative of the chemical formulation. The OEM Honda stuff is non-silicate/non-borate HOAT additive coolant in an ethylene glycol/water base. images.oreillyauto.com/uploads/pdf/ad/SD_672%20AFZ%20Comparison%20Chart-1.pdf
Thanks for the input.
What year did they begin using type II?
I've got an 86 shadow with 36K that looks to have universal green fluid in it now. Though I'm starting to think this all special 'blue' stuff didn't exist back then.
So why use it now.. 🤔
@@matthewbeaver5026 I''m pretty sure it wasn't being used in 86. The newer formulations are supposed to provide a longer change interval. Just get the Prestone that says "guaranteed for all vehicles"
Honda type-2 blue coolant can last 5 years or 60,000 miles. The factory filled type-2 in a new honda car can last 10 years or 120,000 miles.
I have 2 Hondas with 150k each it’s is a good investment to use oem antifreeze and transmission fluid it’s not worth the chance using anything else $$$$
I would not use Prestone All-Vehicles. It claims: Works with all fluid colours; All OAT, POAT, HOAT and IAT.
Instead, I would use Prestone Asian BLUE, which lists Honda as compatible. Green and red are for other Asian vehicle brands like Hyundai and Toyota, so if you want Prestone, make sure to use blue.
If you put in the wrong liquid. Drain that stuff out. You don't want to bust your engine over 40 bucks worth of liquid. If you can't do a full flush, top it off, then drain it again in a week. Then drain and fill it a 3rd time to make sure you got it all out.
Agree, saving not worth it.
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Under warranty, yes use Honda coolant. After warranty, use any compatible coolant with same specs.
Unfortunately many specs are hidden due to "proprietary" ingredients. Thanks for the input!
SERVICE MANUAL 2017-2019 Honda CBR1000RR/RA/S1/S2
Page 3-14 Recommended Antifreeze: Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion protecion inhibitors.
That is for motorcycles. This is service info for a 2017 Honda Accord:
"Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 or Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail."
@@BigDog50001 my book for honda cbr1000rr mechanic not for motorcyclists just trying to help u guys
There is 1 big thang u didn't do is use the same color for both