I'm about to replace the timing belt, water pump, tensioners and all those parts related and I know I have to drain and put in new coolant. I read on the 105k maintenance thread that I can get coolant from AdvanceAutoParts or Autozone, but it has to be 50/50 mixture. If there isn't a huge difference of price, can I get it from a Honda dealership or is it actually better than OEM? The coolant recommended in the 105k maintenance tread is Presto, but it's not listed as an exact fit and I know it should not contain some chemicals. The coolant listed as exact fit is Peak, but it has kind of poor reviews on the AAP website. If Presto is fine, anyone has the part number?

I was also considering doing the the brake fluid as well. That one has to be OEM, right? Is it very complicated or can I do it myself?

Thanks.

 

for coolant i'd stick with honda type II coolant (available at dealerships. pick up 2 containers for a full flush.)

for brake fluid i'd use motul 5.1 (need about 3 500ml bottles for a full flush) and it's an easy DIY, especially with a partner there pumping the brakes.)

brake fluid can be found on amazon, ebay, etc.

 

Stick with OEM coolant, you can get it from Honda to save a few bucks if you like. Any dot 3 or 4 brake fluid will be fine. Personally I used motul 5.1 because it has a higher boiling point compared to other fluids.

 

I got the coolant from Honda. It was $21.5 per bottle and I got two. It probably has some unicorn blood or something to cost the double compared to other brands from AAP and Autozone. I also got a oil pan bolt which cost $6.5. Must be made of Iron Man alloy or something.

I'll probably get some Valvoline Synthetic DOT 4 from AAP.

Thanks.