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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 10:50 AM
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hi i currently running green coolant on my 07 and i want to change it to the blue type 2 can i change my coolant doing 3x3 like we do our trassmission oil ...i dont want to take the engine block plug ..so how can i do it with distelled water first and then add the new type 2.. also no let air enter the system i dont wanna mess up anything ...
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 10:56 AM
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You can use one of those Prestone flush 'n fill kits they sell at any auto store or Walmart. It flushes pretty much all the old coolant out from what I understand. I haven't used one myself though. My 2012 came with the Honda blue coolant to begin with so all I've done is drained the radiator and refilled @ 100K miles when I did the timing belt and water pump.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 10:57 AM
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don't be lazy, do it properly or you won't be able to get the coolant out of the engine block.


and get a lisle funnel:
Amazon Amazon
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
don't be lazy, do it properly or you won't be able to get the coolant out of the engine block.


and get a lisle funnel: https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-24680-S...=lisle+coolant
Cute toy (tool), I've never seen one of those before; might have to get me one.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 11:10 AM
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Cute toy (tool),
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