Honda uses a specific type of antifreeze called Honda Genuine Longlife Blue Antifreeze/Coolant. This coolant is designed specifically for Honda vehicles and provides long-term corrosion protection to all metal and non-metal parts of the cooling system. It also protects against boil over and freezing. The pre-mixed formulation of this coolant is so advanced that no coolant service is required for up to 10 years or 120,000 miles. It is recommended to refer to the owner’s manual for the specific type of coolant to use in a Honda vehicle .
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- Is Prestone coolant good for Honda Accord?
- Can I use Prestone antifreeze in my Honda?
- Can I use Prestone coolant in my Honda Civic?
- Does Honda need special antifreeze?
- Is prestone safe for Honda?
- Can you mix Honda coolant with other brands?
- Which coolant is best for Honda cars?
- Is Prestone good for Honda?
- What color is factory Honda coolant?
- Can you put any antifreeze in a Honda?
Is Prestone coolant good for Honda Accord?
You can use any coolant for a Honda vehicle as long as it is silicate free. If you look at the Material Safety and Data Sheet (MSDS) for Honda Long Life Antifreeze and Prestone 50/50 Prediluted Engine Coolant. The ingredients used in both is nearly identical.
Can I use Prestone antifreeze in my Honda?
Yes, certainly you can. Use the same color antifreeze that’s in there now. Modern automotive cooling systems should not need flushed or drained, so long as they are filled with only quality modern antifreeze and distilled water. I don’t use the pre-mixed, because they mix in hard water.
Can I use Prestone coolant in my Honda Civic?
Trust Prestone – a leading global manufacturer of Original Equipment Antifreeze + Coolant. Can top off or replace any Blue antifreeze + coolant in all Honda; all Acura; Nissan 2009 and newer; Infiniti 2009 and newer & Subaru 2009 and newer vehicles, guaranteed.
Does Honda need special antifreeze?
Every vehicle manufacturer, including Honda has developed its own coolant or requires a extra coolant that is unique to exact years and models.
Is prestone safe for Honda?
Trust Prestone – a leading global manufacturer of Original Equipment Antifreeze + Coolant. Can top off or replace any Blue antifreeze + coolant in all Honda; all Acura; Nissan 2009 and newer; Infiniti 2009 and newer & Subaru 2009 and newer vehicles, guaranteed.
Can you mix Honda coolant with other brands?
Manufacturers began using their own coolants about 15 years ago. If you mix two different coolants together, it will create a think substance that resembles that of a jelly. If this happens, the coolant will not be able to do its intended job. Instead, it will cause the engine to overheat.
Which coolant is best for Honda cars?
The type of coolant that should be used in Honda cars is Honda Genuine Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant is specifically designed and formulated for use in Honda vehicles and is recommended by Honda as the best option to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your engine’s cooling system.
Is Prestone good for Honda?
It’s specially formulated for use in Honda/Acura, Nissan/Infiniti, Hyundai/Kia, Subaru, Mazda and Mitsubishi vehicles.
What color is factory Honda coolant?
I understand that the current OEM Honda Coolant (Type 2) available is blue in color.
Can you put any antifreeze in a Honda?
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. I would run distilled water to mix with, especially if you have hard water.
