Originally Posted by Tom T
Hi all..
My ex has a '99 accord and my daughter a '94
what is the correct radiator coolant... the red "stuff" or traditional Green
thanks
Tom, I'm not sure which one is "correct" for your car, but the Honda fluid is blue and pre-mixed 50/50.
I use this in my '00 Civic and '92 Acura Legend, as the latter seemed to be known for overheating due to other coolants degrading the headgasket around the #6 cylinder.
Honda (and some other mechanics) appear to speak of the additives in various types of coolant being a problem with Honda's aluminum engines (and radiators). I'm not a chemist, but I do like to drive my cars until the wheels fall off (last Accord sold 3 years ago with 250,000 miles on it, and it's still going strong at 300,000 with no big maintenance issues), so I try to stick with manufacturer recommended items, even if they cost a bit more. I do a lot of maintenance myself, so at least I save on the labor.
Here are some items I feel justified buying OEM:
Radiator cap
Thermostat
Fluids (except oil)
Timing belt
Water pump
I'm sure there are others, but that's off the top of my head...
Hope it helps