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i was wondering if it is okay to use prestone or do i have to use only honda coolant. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

 
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Honda is the safe way to go, but if you really wanna save those few bucks then be my guest[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

 
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Coolant is coolant....There really isn't much difference in coolants like there is oil and stuff.

 
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Coolant for the radiator? There's this stuff called Water Wetter that makes your coolant work a little better. I reccoment that. Antifreeze with lower temperatures and higher thermal conductivity is good as well. I noticed my engine temp drop when I switched to my Tsunami front bumper. It exposed more of the radiator to the air. That's another thing to consider.

 
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Coolant is not all the same. This is especially true over some period of model years. I don't know why you would need coolant in a 2K1 Civic, but it is best to use what the manufacturer recommends, always.

 
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Bartkat said, "I don't know why you would need coolant in a 2K1 Civic."

Why wouldn't our cars need coolant?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

 
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stick with what honda recomends for cooling. honda makes some good ish for cooling. also grab a bottle of "red line water wetter" (it is a additive for ur coolent). it supposbily lowers your temp up to 30degrees F. its some good stuff. take a look at it.

 
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Do NOT use Prestone Coolant, it contains Silicate which is an abrasive material put into coolant to keep water passages free of rust and corosion in cast iron engine blocks. Your Honda engine is all aluminum, if you use Prestone it WILL reduce the life of your Water Pump. Use Honda coolant or Sierra Coolant they are both manufactured specificaly for aluminum engines.

 
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<< Bartkat said, "I don't know why you would need coolant in a 2K1 Civic."

Why wouldn't our cars need coolant?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG] >>



i think he means he doesnt know why you would need more already, its a new car

 
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<< Coolant is coolant....There really isn't much difference in coolants like there is oil and stuff. >>

Hmmm id have to disagree, Redline oil vs. Pennzoil ummmmmmm big diffy there buddy[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]

 
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you don't have to get honda brand coolant. the manual says get honda brand everything. they put that in there in hopes to make more money off you.

 
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I will be going with what honda sais until the warranty runs out. I don't want to give them any excuses.