I really did try to search this topic.

Does anyone know of an S2k safe coolant in the average automotive store? I've seen warnings about silicates corroding the system.

Help!

 

Someone here uses coolant other than the Honda variety. Speak up!

 

I have an '00. This is the ONLY year that must be changed in the usual time frame. All other years has a 10 year coolant, however, many of us would not leave it in that long.
I changed mine out between 2 and 3 years. I went with a "long life" coolant. I elected to go with the MOPAR long life coolant. These are the red/orange type of coolants that last for 5 years. If you change from the "ordinary" fluid to a long life like Honda's own TypeII (which is still green) to other brand, you must ensure that you completely flush out the old stuff.
I see you have an '01. You shouldn't be ready for a change until at least 2006. If you are getting some for top off, you really should get the Honda TypeII. It's pre-mixed and ready to pour in without dilution. If you are changing to another brand, again, flush it out well and stay with a long life type of coolant. "Dexcool" is a registered trademark of most aftermarket long life coolants.

 

As a side note, Honda recently changed the color of Type II coolant to Blue. It can still be added to green Type II, they only changed the color.

 

I believe this is a good thing. I was always a bit bemused as to why they would make their ordinary coolant (MY'00) and their longlife coolant (post-'00) the same color. This made for some confusion, I'm sure.