Green fluid leak
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Green fluid leak
I have had my TL for just a week and have noticed a small amount of green fluid in the garage under the car each morning. I am taking it in tomorrow, anyone have this problem. Is this coolant?
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A quick look at the coolant tank revealed a bright green liquid in it.
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Originally Posted by havokgroup
Overflow from the reserve tank?
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Never seen orange coolant before.
Originally Posted by GRich4u
Coolant is normally orange these days, depending on the car. But thats what it sounds like to me.
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Originally Posted by havokgroup
I have in the Lexus.
There was a warning, by Road Rage probably, that you should only use Honda coolant in the TL because of the materials used in the engine and the non-compatibility with certain fluids.
No. 5 in the MID maintenace schedule is "Replace Coolant", so the MID probably won't show a 5 for the stated maintenance period of 105,000 miles, but there is no way I would wait that long. The point here is that you don't have to change coolant very often, so why not stick with the factory product, even if it is a few dollars more.
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Yeah - the coolant needs to be silicate free - which most coolants (like prestone) are not. The silicates can physically wear the aluminum coolant passages in the engine.
You change coolant so infrequently in these cars - I agree with Ron A. just use Honda coolant.
Besides - you just can't beat that beautiful emerald green color!
You change coolant so infrequently in these cars - I agree with Ron A. just use Honda coolant.
Besides - you just can't beat that beautiful emerald green color!
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Yeah I tripped out the first time I saw the orange stuff. Then did a little research on it. It does contain silicon, and in certain engines works well, also extended the life of the hoses. On my grand Am I the radiator finally sprung a leak at 143K miles, and the hoses were still good, but had them replaced anyway.
Yeah I agree though stick with what is recommended for the car and if it needs to be changed more fequent then there is a reason for that.
The color reminds me of "The Incredible Hulk". The drink that is, hmm better watch what they put in it from now on
Yeah I agree though stick with what is recommended for the car and if it needs to be changed more fequent then there is a reason for that.
The color reminds me of "The Incredible Hulk". The drink that is, hmm better watch what they put in it from now on
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Ron:
I mean to say I have seen red/orange coolant in a few Lexus. As for myself, I always try to use factory fluids.
I mean to say I have seen red/orange coolant in a few Lexus. As for myself, I always try to use factory fluids.
Originally Posted by Ron A
I have been using Havoline Extended Life 5 year protection, which is orange, in my Oldsmobile for many years, and I'm sure vehicle manufacturers are using it, or a similar product, also.
There was a warning, by Road Rage probably, that you should only use Honda coolant in the TL because of the materials used in the engine and the non-compatibility with certain fluids.
No. 5 in the MID maintenace schedule is "Replace Coolant", so the MID probably won't show a 5 for the stated maintenance period of 105,000 miles, but there is no way I would wait that long. The point here is that you don't have to change coolant very often, so why not stick with the factory product, even if it is a few dollars more.
There was a warning, by Road Rage probably, that you should only use Honda coolant in the TL because of the materials used in the engine and the non-compatibility with certain fluids.
No. 5 in the MID maintenace schedule is "Replace Coolant", so the MID probably won't show a 5 for the stated maintenance period of 105,000 miles, but there is no way I would wait that long. The point here is that you don't have to change coolant very often, so why not stick with the factory product, even if it is a few dollars more.
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This one is pretty cool and simple, maybe you guys like to take a look.
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Originally Posted by GRich4u
Coolant is normally orange these days, depending on the car. But thats what it sounds like to me.
Honda Type2 coolant is green.
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Originally Posted by fla-tls
Yeah - the coolant needs to be silicate free - which most coolants (like prestone) are not. The silicates can physically wear the aluminum coolant passages in the engine.
You change coolant so infrequently in these cars - I agree with Ron A. just use Honda coolant.
Besides - you just can't beat that beautiful emerald green color!![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
You change coolant so infrequently in these cars - I agree with Ron A. just use Honda coolant.
Besides - you just can't beat that beautiful emerald green color!
![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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While coolant colors may vary, choose the one that makes you happy - BUT make sure you always use Filtered air in your tires. If you use a standard air pump at a gas station the air going inside the tires actually contains fuel vapors which, when heated, could explode. It is best to use a portable pump or air compressor with an HVC32-19A filter installed. This will avoid any potential problems.
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I took it to the dealer and they said that the block heater was not properly installed by the dealer I bought it at and I should take it back there for repair.
This is very annoying. This confirms that I will not use Acura on Brant for service.
This is very annoying. This confirms that I will not use Acura on Brant for service.
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Originally Posted by Road Rage
Not true, especially on Hondas. Never seen Dex-Cool or its equivalent ever used in a Honda product.
Honda Type2 coolant is green.
Honda Type2 coolant is green.
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dex cool was primarly designed for GM products.... many cars can use dex cool (HONDA CANNOT) please use a silicate free coolant.... if all else fails... buy it directly from honda
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