Does it matter what coolant I use?
Well, you use the coolant that is specified in your owner’s manual. If you just need to top it up, the recommendation is still the same, however it is unlikely to cause any serious problems if you add a litre of a different type of coolant, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.
How much coolant does a Saab 93 take?
About 8-9 liters. (2,5 gallons?) It depends on how much there’s left in other hoses, radiator, head gasket, and so on. Have at least 2 gallons avalible, and put it in idle.
How do you know what coolant you need?
The most common method to find out is to simply check the coolant and find out what colour it is when the vehicle is cold. Most coolant brands will keep their coolants the same colour to prevent any confusion. If you’re still not sure, check the owners/service manual for coolant specifications.
What is Type 2 engine coolant?
Description: Honda TYPE 2 coolant is an ethylene glycol base product for extra long lasting aluminum component protection. When used as directed in Honda vehicles, this coolant will give complete protection for 5 years or 60,000 miles. No additional water is required.
What happens if you put the wrong coolant in your car?
What Happens if You Use the Wrong Coolant? Using the wrong coolant or mixing different types together can hinder the car’s performance. It may also increase corrosion in the radiator. Using the wrong coolant can lead to corrosion and other damages to the radiator, water pump, radiator hoses, cylinder gasket, and more.
What kind of coolant is pink?
The Colors of Coolant
| TYPE | INHIBITOR TECHNOLOGY | COLOR |
|---|---|---|
| HOAT (Hybrid OAT) | Silicates & Organic Acids | YELLOW |
| HOAT (Hybrid OAT, Phosphate-free) | NAP Free | TURQUOISE |
| P-HOAT (Phosphated HOAT) | Phosphates & Organic Acids | PINK / BLUE |
| Si-OAT (Silicated HOAT) | Silicates & Organic Acids | PURPLE |
Who makes Dex Cool coolant?
Prestone Dex-Cool® Antifreeze + Coolant Concentrate – Prestone® Total Protection.
Is it OK to mix red and green coolant?
It’s perfectly backwards compatible if you want to do that. But you really don’t want to mix them, it’s not that good of an idea to mix them. If you want to have the correct coolant added for you, consider YourMechanic. They will be able to come to your home or office to perform this service.
What color is type 2 antifreeze?
Honda Genuine Longlife Blue Antifreeze/Coolant provides long-term corrosion protection to all metal and non-metal parts of your Honda’s cooling system and protects against boil over and freezing.
Can green and blue coolant mix?
Blue G11 coolant doesn’t mix with G12 or green, orange or any other off the shelf coolants.
Can you top up coolant with different coolant?
If your coolant level is too low (below or near the lower mark), top it up using a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze (for normal driving conditions), or pour pre-mixed antifreeze straight into the reservoir. DO NOT overfill, as this could damage the entire cooling system when the antifreeze gets hot.