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Honda Type 2 coolant...

  • 14-06-2016 4:26pm
    #1
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭


    My 8th gen 06 1.4l petrol Honda Civic needs engine coolant. The manual says to use genuine Honda type 2 coolant but I can't find it. What coolant should I use instead and how much will I need? It looks pretty empty tbh!


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Have you tried a Honda dealer near you? They should carry all the Honda coolants and lubricants.
    If you are running low there is a problem and not filling the reservoir back up to the correct level will result in a bigger problem!
    Buy some De-ionised water and top it off with that until you can get some of the correct coolant from Honda.


  • #3
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    The nearest Honda dealership is 45 min away from me so that's pretty inconvenient but I'll give them a call. Is it something to worry about given the fact the cars 10 years old with 135k on the clock and it's unlikely the coolant was changed before?


  • #4
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Some engines are funny about which coolant they use, silicate or non silicate etc
    I know water pumps can be unhappy with incompatible coolants as well, you should have a check as to where its being lost from as well, could be a leaky hose or waterpump and that would be worth investigating.


  • #5
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    Thanks for the replies. Coincidently I was sent to within a 10 min drive of that Honda dealership with work today and I had a few hours to kill, so I nipped over and picked up 5 litres of genuine Honda type 2 coolant for €22. Will top it up this evening and start looking for any possibie leaks.


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