What kind of coolant does a 2007 Honda Fit take?
Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
What coolant does Honda Fit use?
Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 This coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any straight antifreeze or water. We recommend you check the engine coolant level every time you refuel.
Does Honda require special antifreeze?
A spill proof funnel is perfect for the job. Re: Do Honda’s Require Special Antifreeze/Coolant? Honda does have their own special coolant (its a darker emerald green, not the normal neon green, or in the case of newer hondas its light blue type II coolant) that said regular 50/50 Prestone will work fine.
Where does the coolant go in a Honda Fit?
Pop the hood of your car. You must quickly locate the expansion tank that contains the coolant of your Honda Fit, it is usually found in one of the 4 corners of your engine block, to locate it you just have to look for a plastic container with a black or yellow plastic cap with a danger logo or thermometer on the top.
What kind of antifreeze does a 2008 Honda Fit use?
Honda recommends using their own OEM brand Honda long life 50/50 antifreeze/coolant.
How do you check the coolant level on a Honda Fit?
Simply take a look at the side of your reservoir and you should see markings indicating the fluid levels. As long as the coolant reaches the “full” marking line, you’re good to go. If it doesn’t, remove the radiator cap and then add either the coolant or a 50/50 mix of coolant/water.
What kind of coolant does a 2008 Honda Fit take?
Honda recommends using their own OEM brand Honda long life 50/50 antifreeze/coolant. This mixture is haLFAntifreeze and coolant and half water.
What kind of coolant do you use on a Honda Fit?
Always use Honda Long-life Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major-brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement.
Can you add antifreeze to a Honda engine?
Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible. Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s coolant system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or with the engine components.
When to check coolant level in Honda Fit?
The engine should be cool when you check it in your 2008 Honda Fit 1.5L 4 Cyl. About Us Maintenance Parts & Tools Contact English SpanishFrench Search Home Honda Fit 2008 Coolant (Antifreeze) / Check Coolant Level Coolant Level Check: 2007-2008 Fit 1. Getting Started – Prepare for the repair 2.
What happens if you use non Honda coolant?
Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible. If the reserve tank is completely empty, you should also check the coolant level in the radiator.
What kind of coolant should I use on my Honda Fit?
Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a 100 % concentration coolant. Do not add water to either coolant. If the vehicle is regularly driven in very low temperatures (below -22 °F (-30 °C)), a 60 % concentration of coolant should be used.
Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible. Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s coolant system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or with the engine components.
Why did Honda change the color of their antifreeze?
Honda had to change the color out of fear that the general public would find out that their anti-freeze is identical to prestone or peak and get ticked off for paying two -three times the price for it so they changed the color. If you Google “antifreeze color” the truth is revealed.
Is there antifreeze for Honda gaskets and seals?
That said, Honda aluminum parts, gaskets and seals will be properly protected and not threatened by the major manufactures extended life, no silicate formula antifreeze like the ones from Prestone , Peak, Advance Auto parts ect.. Relax, homeslice, I’m just agreeing with you.