Where can I fill my car with antifreeze?
Open the hood and locate the engine coolant reservoir. It is often a translucent white color, and has hose(s) connecting it to the radiator. The reservoir has a fill range marked on the side. If your engine is cold, the coolant level should be up to the cold fill line.
Does any antifreeze work in any car?
Different Coolant Types Different vehicles require different coolants. There are varieties for every type of vehicle, from diesel engines to American, Asian and European vehicles. It’s important to know the differences so you get the correct antifreeze for your vehicle.
What kind of antifreeze do you use 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.
What type of antifreeze does Honda use?
Honda Genuine Longlife Blue Antifreeze/Coolant
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.
Is it OK to use non Honda antifreeze on an aluminum engine?
Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines. 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.?
What kind of antifreeze do you use in a Honda water pump?
So any OAT antifreeze will work in a Honda, but don’t use silicate antifreeze in any Japanese coolant system, Honda or otherwise. Evidence shows it reduces water pump life in certain Japanese import cars. Prestone Regular or 50/50 is a silicate free OAT antifreeze.
What kind of antifreeze do you use on a Honda Accord?
My car’s manual says to use the blue Honda coolant: Always use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 [MSDS]. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
What kind of coolant can you use with antifreeze?
Prestone® Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant is compatible with ANY antifreeze/ coolant – regardless of color – for use in ALL makes and models of cars and light duty trucks.
What is the best antifreeze for a Honda?
Blue and Green Antifreeze. You can use either blue or green antifreeze in your Honda without impacting the antifreeze’s performance; the colour difference is simply a result of the different dyes used in making the product.
Where do I take my used anti-freeze?
Take your old, used, or tainted antifreeze to a local recycling center, service station, or auto parts shop. Though there are no EPA regulations, different service shops may be willing to accept, treat, and fully dispose of antifreeze, motor oil, and other used oils.
Where is the antifreeze located on your car?
Also known as antifreeze, engine coolant is mixed together with water to protect the radiator from overheating in extremely high temperatures and freezing in extremely low ones. It is located under the hood of your vehicle, often toward the front and usually has a colored cap.
Which antifreeze do I Need?
If you live in colder regions of the country, you should mix your glycol based antifreeze with water as well. However, you should use 70% glycol antifreeze and 30% water to provide additional weatherization protection for your vehicle. This will help prevent your engine block from freezing up in extremely cold temperatures.