Another Coolant question

[Chaz517]

Is this ok to use ? Thanks all!

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[KensBlueGenX]

OEM is formulated to the manufactures specs. A lot of part in an engine are coolant sensitive. Why mess around with something else?

 

[Chaz517]

OEM is formulated to the manufactures specs. A lot of part in an engine are coolant sensitive. Why mess around with something else?

Ok, so what should I get mate? Honda formula?

 

[Hotwater84]

You can use whatever you like as long as it meets spec for the vehicle. I use Amsoil coolant with their dominator coolant boost.

 

[Austin@Wunderladen Racing]

Zerex's blue coolant will work fine in your car, it is basically the same as the Honda Type 2 coolant that was put in your car from the factory. If sticking with OEM fluid helps you sleep better it's not expensive to get from a dealer. Both will be problem free.

 

[Civic Disobedience]

For my radiator upgrade last weekend, I went with genuine Honda coolant. It's about $25/gallon. I've used Zerex with several of my Hondas without concern, but the closest Honda dealership is 3 minutes from my house. Plus, I never lavished this much attention on my previous Civics, CR-Vs, and the Fit.

 

[slowbrainfc1]

Just remember if you live in warmer climates you should run a 60/40 ratio of water/coolant to keep temps down

 

[Chilly613]

I'll usually use either Zerex or Peak, have had zero issues with either one. I recently used Peak when I drained my coolant to change out my thermostat and radiator hoses.

 

[CMarks]

I got this, haven't changed it yet. Does anybody know how many Gallons/Liters come out for a drain and fill? I have 2 gallons aka 7.56 Liters. And my pan holds 11 quarts.

 

[Civic Disobedience]

Just remember if you live in warmer climates you should run a 60/40 ratio of water/coolant to keep temps down

I never had any problems running hot until I was tracking my FK7 for more than 20 minutes. The ECU started cutting the throttle, and my coolant temp was around 220 F. I was running Zerex coolant with a stock radiator, and it was about 80 F ambient temperature. That's when I decided to upgrade my radiator.

I could see an argument for adjusting ratios in a much warmer climate zone, where it rarely gets below freezing. We see temps temps from over 100 to -25 F in Nebraska. I don't want to mess around with ratios.

 

[slowbrainfc1]

I live in cali where its normally 100+ in the summer, 80+ at midnight

 

[Civic Disobedience]

I got this, haven't changed it yet. Does anybody know how many Gallons/Liters come out for a drain and fill? I have 2 gallons aka 7.56 Liters. And my pan holds 11 quarts.

It's about a gallon with the 1.5T. When I flushed the OEM radiator a couple years ago, I don't think I got a whole gallon out. This time, with a radiator swap, I've put in exactly a gallon.

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