any recommendation? HOnda genuine coolant premixed or third party coolant?

 

I picked up a gallon of the Honda premixed stuff some time ago when I passed by a dealer. It's not expensive, it's premixed, it's easily available, and is warranty approved. Good enough for me.


I keep a gallon in the garage for topping off the reservoir if necessary. I think in my two years of ownership, I've only topped off once.

 

Coolant is no different from oil and filter. Any major brand coolants can do the job. I flushed mine about a year ago with Prestone coolant. Besides, Honda doe not make the coolant they sell.

 

I got a gallon from the Acura dealer.. still in the closet!.. Paid like $27-29 for it.

 

Bend over.

 

Now this is fighting words

 

I've not used any brand other than Honda.

I can't speak for 3rd party quality.


I wonder who makes the coolant for Honda?

 

http://www.ahmotor.com/product/ahmcat1mt.html $17 on ahmotor.com Prestone runs about $11-15/gallon. The 'official' stuff doesn't seem that overpriced to me.

 

Is the coolant from honda dealer any different from the Acura's?

 

No, same stuff. The 'Honda Type 2' coolant is the proper one, premixed and good for aluminum block engines.

 

thanks guys.. I guess I will stop by a Honda dealer sometime soon.

 

just called Autowest Honda.. a gallon of HOnda Type II premixed coolant is only $9.95 I will grab 3 of them before the price goes up..

 

The pre-mixed is nice. Already has clean H20 in it. If you add Water Wetter, you just need a little more distilled water. Otherwise, it's good to go.

Good price. Pays to shop around!