Which anti-freeze for 3rd gen TL?
12-26-2008 | 07:31 PM
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Which anti-freeze for 3rd gen TL?
Hey, I just bought an '05 TL a few months ago, and it didn't have an owner's manual. I tested the engine coolant and it doesn't have as much anti-freeze in it as I'd like, living in the winter wonderland of Utah. Can anyone tell me which kind of anti-freeze the manufacturer specifies? Thanks in advance!
NATE
P.S.-- Is anyone else extremely impressed by the handling characteristics this thing has in the snow? It's so stable and planted, it's no fun to drive unless you use the e-brake! Haha! Good thing Acura ditched the pedal and put a lever back in for this model, huh?
NATE
P.S.-- Is anyone else extremely impressed by the handling characteristics this thing has in the snow? It's so stable and planted, it's no fun to drive unless you use the e-brake! Haha! Good thing Acura ditched the pedal and put a lever back in for this model, huh?
12-26-2008 | 11:47 PM
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the acura coolant is 50/50
the online conversion calculator says -35C=-31F and -40C=-40F
so unless you live in siberia, i think you will be fine
Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifreeze
A 1:1 dilution with water is usually used, resulting in a freezing point in the range of −35°C to −40°C, depending on the formulation
so unless you live in siberia, i think you will be fine
12-27-2008 | 12:18 AM
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Does the car need a specific kind of coolant anti-freeze though? I can test the mixture to figure out what temperature I'm covered too, but I need the specific kind of coolant anti-freeze this car requires, if there is such a thing. Thanks!
12-27-2008 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by owners manual 2008
Always use Honda Long-life Antifreeze/
Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant
recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant
recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
12-27-2008 | 08:14 PM
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Yeah, just use OEM, paid 12 bucks for a gallon today when i went to pick up my S2000 oil filter 
What came out was a dark-blueish-greenish fluid which had me worried for a second there since im used to seeing green coolant all the time, but once i poured the Honda one it came out like that too, just not as dirty.
What came out was a dark-blueish-greenish fluid which had me worried for a second there since im used to seeing green coolant all the time, but once i poured the Honda one it came out like that too, just not as dirty.
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12-28-2008 | 02:41 AM
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12-28-2008 | 12:15 PM
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8-9 bucks a gallon in the wally world coolant isle, and a few name brands do say approved for ACURA on its listed cars
I will say that with 7 years/80k miles on the coolant in my 01TL , drained based on age, the radiator was spotless and shiny inside
Thats something you dont see on most cars!-
There are special things in the honda/acura coolant- and they do seem to work very well.
I made my own 50/50 with name brand 100% coolant and super purified---beyond distilled water.
When the w/p gets done it will probably go back on Honda stuff- planning for this car to stay around a long long time
I will say that with 7 years/80k miles on the coolant in my 01TL , drained based on age, the radiator was spotless and shiny inside
Thats something you dont see on most cars!-
There are special things in the honda/acura coolant- and they do seem to work very well.
I made my own 50/50 with name brand 100% coolant and super purified---beyond distilled water.
When the w/p gets done it will probably go back on Honda stuff- planning for this car to stay around a long long time
Last edited by 01tl4tl; 12-28-2008 at 12:18 PM.
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