What Type of Antifreeze Can I use?
11-16-2010, 08:34 PM
#2
read the back of the bottle where it list vehicles its approved for = ACURA
thats most of them now, but look for it to be sure
use 50/50 premix type or make your own
thats most of them now, but look for it to be sure
use 50/50 premix type or make your own
11-16-2010, 09:43 PM
#4
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why not head down to the Honda Dealer and pick up some honda coolant. Its not that much more than the other stuff and its good and designed for the car 
11-17-2010, 10:15 AM
#6
Honda type II = blue, 50/50 mineral less prediluted.
for use with aluminum blocks and should not contain silicates or borates which are harmful for seals...
Also add Royal Purple Purple Ice , optimum coolant flow by helping to prevent formation of scale deposits in the radiator. It also lubricates the water pump seals.
4 years of use here in 2 cars both with aluminum blocks..
for use with aluminum blocks and should not contain silicates or borates which are harmful for seals...
Also add Royal Purple Purple Ice , optimum coolant flow by helping to prevent formation of scale deposits in the radiator. It also lubricates the water pump seals.
4 years of use here in 2 cars both with aluminum blocks..
11-17-2010, 09:07 PM
#7
the ones that specifically state `approved for ACURA` will not contain the harmful elements listed above
Its 10 bucks a gallon- you need 2 jugs of honda premix stuff or buy 1 gal approved antifreeze and 1 gal distilled water (dont quote me on the distilled water-double ck that) to make your own mix
In very specific low temp conditions you may want to alter the coolant to water ratio for better protection--for most of the USA 50/50 is going to be fine
If you live where its that cold- you already know how to mix your own~
In super hot summer temps there is a different ratio to cover higher boiling point
If your TL is running right it wont have any coolant issues, so this is all mental exercise
Everyone Do Ck all rad hoses!!- they are getting old and soft= not good anymore
I havn't tried RP additive, sounds good, and redline `water wetter` is known to be good stuff,,again for certain applications and changes the ratio needs
read labels and website info,ziner suggestions- decide for yourself,,
normally the TL doesnt call for additives
I am more concerned with keeping it changed every 5 years or less--the additive packages wear out and the aluminum radiator is at risk as the mix PH turns acidic--
Was anyone awake in science class for what happens then?
Its 10 bucks a gallon- you need 2 jugs of honda premix stuff or buy 1 gal approved antifreeze and 1 gal distilled water (dont quote me on the distilled water-double ck that) to make your own mix
In very specific low temp conditions you may want to alter the coolant to water ratio for better protection--for most of the USA 50/50 is going to be fine
If you live where its that cold- you already know how to mix your own~
In super hot summer temps there is a different ratio to cover higher boiling point
If your TL is running right it wont have any coolant issues, so this is all mental exercise
Everyone Do Ck all rad hoses!!- they are getting old and soft= not good anymore
I havn't tried RP additive, sounds good, and redline `water wetter` is known to be good stuff,,again for certain applications and changes the ratio needs
read labels and website info,ziner suggestions- decide for yourself,,
normally the TL doesnt call for additives
I am more concerned with keeping it changed every 5 years or less--the additive packages wear out and the aluminum radiator is at risk as the mix PH turns acidic--
Was anyone awake in science class for what happens then?
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