wat cooland to buy??

iLL_WiLL · 03-16-2010, 01:14 AM

the coolant is really low...jus wondering wat brand to buy...and tnx..

JayPee_inc · 03-16-2010, 01:16 AM

oem honda blue coolant

**erik loza** · 03-16-2010, 09:11 AM

Any of the "green" or "blue" ones are fine. It's just coolant.

imbest123 · 03-16-2010, 09:14 AM

i only buy honda/acura oem coolant

02whiteDC5 · 03-16-2010, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erik loza

Any of the "green" or "blue" ones are fine. It's just coolant.

02whiteDC5 · 03-16-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by imbest123

i only buy honda/acura oem coolant

Acura/honda oem winshield washer fluid.. LOL... come on guy, its just coolant.

TheTempest · 03-16-2010, 10:21 AM

well, there have been premature deaths to water pumps in hondas using other coolant. honda coolant is supposedly the only coolant that should be used in honda cars.
use honda type 2... its got a blue label.

02whiteDC5 · 03-16-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTempest

well, there have been premature deaths to water pumps in hondas using other coolant. honda coolant is supposedly the only coolant that should be used in honda cars.
use honda type 2... its got a blue label.

I guess your right, thats problably why there is so many 89' hondas driving around for so long.. they all been using Honda coolant for the last 2 decades..

1. Check coolant level
2. Add if nessesary
3. Flush system + Add fresh coolant

imbest123 · 03-16-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02whiteDC5

Acura/honda oem winshield washer fluid.. LOL... come on guy, its just coolant.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTempest

well, there have been premature deaths to water pumps in hondas using other coolant. honda coolant is supposedly the only coolant that should be used in honda cars.
use honda type 2... its got a blue label.

^^ this. not only that but id rather spend the extra $2-3 to have a piece of mind.

02whiteDC5 · 03-16-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by imbest123

^^ this. not only that but id rather spend the extra $2-3 to BRAG ABOUT IT.

Fixed

.... to each its own.

imbest123 · 03-16-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02whiteDC5

Fixed

.... to each its own.

i dont brag about using oem coolant lol. it gives me a piece of mind just like i said. why would i brag about using something that comes from the factory?

02whiteDC5 · 03-16-2010, 03:36 PM

I dont know.. i just felt like speaking my mind, thats all. but ill give you the reasons why I posted this comments...

1. The question was... "what brand should i buy?" you answered: "I buy OEM coolant"..... thats your personal preference, wich its cool... but it does not mean the car will blow up if you use X-BRAND green or blue coolant.

and

2. The peace of mind you are talking about comes based in two things... Price + Brand... not the components of the product or why not, the advantage of using this or that type of coolant... $2-3 more dollars/ OEM.. that was it.

Again, I problably took it out of context and decided to call you out. Sorry about that.

imbest123 · 03-16-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02whiteDC5

I dont know.. i just felt like speaking my mind, thats all. but ill give you the reasons why I posted this comments...

1. The question was... "what brand should i buy?" you answered: "I buy OEM coolant"..... thats your personal preference, wich its cool... but it does not mean the car will blow up if you use X-BRAND green or blue coolant.

and

2. The peace of mind you are talking about comes based in two things... Price + Brand... not the components of the product or why not, the advantage of using this or that type of coolant... $2-3 more dollars/ OEM.. that was it.

Again, I problably took it out of context and decided to call you out. Sorry about that.

thats exactly it. i understand they are all essentially the same but if you want to get into technicalities using your logic then the manual says to use only acura coolant therefore he should only use that. the advantage of one over the other was mentioned right below me.

dub6pimp · 03-16-2010, 03:51 PM

I agree with imbest. when i got the car i had it flushed with green but didnt know about using honda only. now i feel like changing it just for the peice of mind that it wont corrode away at the waterpump seals and the rest of the cooling system.

02whiteDC5 · 03-16-2010, 03:56 PM

My car is overheating beacuse i need coolant, my logic will tell me "buy the green stuff at AZ or AAP"... the manual will tell me "Drive another 20 miles and get the OEM coolant!!"... "The manual says" card dont apply here.... take your aftermarket parts off your car (rh,cai,e.. ect) and put it back to stock, then you could probalbly pull that card out..

Thats where i was trying to get with this topic, you DO NOT... i repeat DO NOT have to use OEM, Its recomended.. but not mandatory.

l hope you get my point, as much as I understand and respect yours.

Im out...

imbest123 · 03-16-2010, 03:58 PM

and you just proved my point should use correlates directly with recommended to use

dub6pimp · 03-16-2010, 03:59 PM

as long as its sillicate free or something i would think it would be ok.

**erik loza** · 03-16-2010, 04:04 PM

I am using Prestone or some brand like that. The motor has not yet seized up or otherwise died.

imbest123 · 03-16-2010, 04:05 PM

i also use prestone in my civic cuz its the cheapest. i never said using different coolant was gonna blow up your motor. these are things stated by that other guy. i simply stated what i use

**erik loza** · 03-16-2010, 04:08 PM

No name calling or insults, just so we are all on the same page.

dub6pimp · 03-16-2010, 04:10 PM

ya it wont blow da mota. itl just make you need wata pump soona, supposedly. only 2 dolla mo, mine as well.

02whiteDC5 · 03-16-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erik loza

No name calling or insults, just so we are all on the same page.

My bad, it just got to me... can we all just agree on this:

"Honda/Acura coolant its HIGHLY recomended to use, Other X-brand could be use at owners discresion"..

imbest123 · 03-16-2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02whiteDC5

My bad, it just got to me... can we all just agree on this:

"Honda/Acura coolant its HIGHLY recomended to use, Other X-brand could be use at owners discresion"..

or even better, all coolant works but the manual recommends honda/acura.

i dont want to hype up honda/acura coolant either since theres really nothing special about it.

i honestly probably would have fought back but im one warning/infract away from a ban

mannydc5 · 03-16-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JayPee_inc

oem honda blue coolant

This

Leek · 03-16-2010, 07:12 PM

I use the Honda blue. Most type of antifreeze found at auto parts store contain silicates. Which aren't recommended by the manufacture. Oem coolant also has phosphates in them. It seem aftermarket coolant either have on or the other. I wouldn't use prestone either as it a dexclone. If i have to use another coolant. I would use zerex Asian formula or peak global.

03-16-2010, 01:14 AM	#1
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03-16-2010, 03:36 PM	#12
02whiteDC5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 222 iTrader: (6)	I dont know.. i just felt like speaking my mind, thats all. but ill give you the reasons why I posted this comments... 1. The question was... "what brand should i buy?" you answered: "I buy OEM coolant"..... thats your personal preference, wich its cool... but it does not mean the car will blow up if you use X-BRAND green or blue coolant. and 2. The peace of mind you are talking about comes based in two things... Price + Brand... not the components of the product or why not, the advantage of using this or that type of coolant... $2-3 more dollars/ OEM.. that was it. Again, I problably took it out of context and decided to call you out. Sorry about that. __________________ Short On Mod Cash Crew Member #36 K-PRO/TEIN SS/OBX V.1/FUJITA/PROGRESS/ENERGY SUSPENSION/GATES

03-16-2010, 03:51 PM	#14
dub6pimp pimpin on budget Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (3)	I agree with imbest. when i got the car i had it flushed with green but didnt know about using honda only. now i feel like changing it just for the peice of mind that it wont corrode away at the waterpump seals and the rest of the cooling system. __________________ o2 NBP S I <3

03-16-2010, 09:11 AM	#3
erik loza Been there, done that... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,149 iTrader: (26)	Any of the "green" or "blue" ones are fine. It's just coolant.

03-16-2010, 03:56 PM	#15
02whiteDC5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 222 iTrader: (6)	My car is overheating beacuse i need coolant, my logic will tell me "buy the green stuff at AZ or AAP"... the manual will tell me "Drive another 20 miles and get the OEM coolant!!"... "The manual says" card dont apply here.... take your aftermarket parts off your car (rh,cai,e.. ect) and put it back to stock, then you could probalbly pull that card out.. Thats where i was trying to get with this topic, you DO NOT... i repeat DO NOT have to use OEM, Its recomended.. but not mandatory. l hope you get my point, as much as I understand and respect yours. Im out... __________________ Short On Mod Cash Crew Member #36 K-PRO/TEIN SS/OBX V.1/FUJITA/PROGRESS/ENERGY SUSPENSION/GATES

03-16-2010, 03:58 PM	#16
imbest123 Bańned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,180 iTrader: (27)	and you just proved my point should use correlates directly with recommended to use __________________ 1 month infraction free PedoBear Crew - Member #59 Wheel gap can be compared to a vagina. The more fingers you can stick in the worse off you are

03-16-2010, 03:59 PM	#17
dub6pimp pimpin on budget Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (3)	as long as its sillicate free or something i would think it would be ok. __________________ o2 NBP S I <3

03-16-2010, 04:04 PM	#18
erik loza Been there, done that... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,149 iTrader: (26)	I am using Prestone or some brand like that. The motor has not yet seized up or otherwise died.

03-16-2010, 04:05 PM	#19
imbest123 Bańned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,180 iTrader: (27)	i also use prestone in my civic cuz its the cheapest. i never said using different coolant was gonna blow up your motor. these are things stated by that other guy. i simply stated what i use __________________ 1 month infraction free PedoBear Crew - Member #59 Wheel gap can be compared to a vagina. The more fingers you can stick in the worse off you are

03-16-2010, 04:08 PM	#20
erik loza Been there, done that... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,149 iTrader: (26)	No name calling or insults, just so we are all on the same page.

03-16-2010, 04:10 PM	#21
dub6pimp pimpin on budget Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (3)	ya it wont blow da mota. itl just make you need wata pump soona, supposedly. only 2 dolla mo, mine as well. __________________ o2 NBP S I <3

03-16-2010, 07:12 PM	#25
Leek Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Around Posts: 2,000 iTrader: (0)	I use the Honda blue. Most type of antifreeze found at auto parts store contain silicates. Which aren't recommended by the manufacture. Oem coolant also has phosphates in them. It seem aftermarket coolant either have on or the other. I wouldn't use prestone either as it a dexclone. If i have to use another coolant. I would use zerex Asian formula or peak global. __________________ 2003 S