Prestone or honda radiator fluid?

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Sep 13, 2009

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Prestone or honda radiator fluid?

Which is good to use? I have read on here that some swear by Honda brand, is so why is it better or different than Prestone?
02 civic, 60 k .
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Re: Prestone or honda radiator fluid?

stick with honda, its much better. the composition does not corrode engine parts or water pump seals.

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Re: Prestone or honda radiator fluid?

^ Exactly. Honda fluid is about 20 bucks a gallon, but its worth it because all your other **** will get corroded if you run generic fluid, I've seen engine parts off a car that runs generic fluid- not pretty!

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