What kind of antifreeze do I use for my Honda?
Always use Honda All Season 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.
What is Honda Blue antifreeze?
Honda Genuine Longlife Blue Antifreeze/Coolant is the only coolant designed specifically for Honda vehicles. Its pre-mixed formulation is so advanced, no coolant service is required for up to 10 years or 120,000 miles. Use Honda Genuine Longlife Blue Antifreeze/Coolant for optimum long-term engine performance.
What color coolant goes in a Honda?
You can use either blue or green antifreeze in your Honda without impacting the antifreeze’s performance; the color difference is simply a result of the different dyes used in making the product. If you have previously used green antifreeze, you can still use blue or use a mixture of both.
Do I have to use Honda antifreeze?
You can use any non-silicate coolant meant for aluminium engines. Go to your local auto parts store, they’ll show you which ones they have. The most important thing is to thoroughly flush your cooling system first to make sure there is no trace of the previous coolant.
Can I use Prestone antifreeze in my Honda?
(Blue) Antifreeze + Coolant. Premier formula for all Honda ® & Acura ®, Nissan ® 2009 and newer, Infiniti ® 2009 and newer, and Subaru ® 2009 and newer. Our upgraded and patented technology provides instant protection to all engines, new and old.
Can I use Toyota coolant in a Honda?
Toyota coolant is perfectly safe to use.
What year did Honda start using blue coolant?
A 2004 service bulletin introduced the new blue coolant which is used in ALL Hondas now. The bulletin also says that they ARE compatible so if you need to top off your Honda green, blue is OK to use.
Is Blue coolant better than Green?
Both coolants will work equally as well in your Nissan, so in terms of a performance benefit there really isn’t a difference. We personally would probably use Nissan Green as it comes in concentrated form (makes it a bit cheaper) and feel that changing the coolant more regularly is better for preventative maintenance.
When did Honda start using blue coolant?
How often should you change antifreeze in a Honda?
How often should you change coolant in a Honda Fit? Typically, you should have your Honda Fit coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years.
Does color of antifreeze matter?
The truth is, color is not a reliable predictor for what type of coolant you have. For example, OAT coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple. Then the older IAT coolant is green. Coolants that manufacturers sell can confuse matters even more, like Honda’s blue coolant.
Is Toyota and Honda antifreeze the same?
Both Toyota Pink and Honde Blue are OAT coolants (like dexcool) EXCEPT they contain NO 2-EHA and instead use some inorganic phosphates and Sebacate. Toyota Red and the old Honda deep green are both Inorganic (IAT) conventional coolants using bunches of phosphates as their main inorganic inhibitor.
What kind of antifreeze does a Honda use?
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.
What kind of coolant do I need for a Honda?
Honda Genuine Longlife Blue Antifreeze/Coolant is the only coolant designed specifically for Honda vehicles. Its pre-mixed formulation is so advanced, no coolant service is required for up to 10 years or 120,000 miles.
How long does Honda Genuine longlife blue coolant last?
Its pre-mixed formulation is so advanced, no coolant service is required for up to 10 years or 120,000 miles. Use Honda Genuine Longlife Blue Antifreeze/Coolant for optimum long-term engine performance.