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Old 08-30-2007, 07:25 AM
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hi all
i was thnking of changing the coolant myself, i rang honda in oswestry they said it takes just over 5 litres and the price was
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anybody care to help me on this?
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not got esm here so can't tell you what type to use...

but some info...

For many years, since the demise of Methanol based antifreeze that was traditionally only added just before winter, blue/green or yellow Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) has been the mainstay of the coolant market. However Ford vehicles since 08/98 have been filled with coolant combining Monoethylene glycol with Organic Additive Technology (OAT) corrosion inhibitors.

There are important differences between standard MEG and MEG with OAT. It does not contain silicates, nitrates, nitrites, borates, phosphates or amines so that:
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The whole job shouldn't take you longer than an hour and cost you less than
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distilled or deionised water, what's that for then.
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To do an engine coolant flush - to get all the old stuff out!
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Oh flush, stupid me.
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thanks people for your responce
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