Originally posted by REbornHONDAneer
hhmm...how important is this really? If u use the wrong coolant but change at intervals less than "recommended", will it be fine?
The properties that the coolant must have are actually harmful elemets that harm our seals removed? Why are they there if they harm seals? Or do they JUST harm Honda's seals? Basically what i'm getting at is why would a company put out a coolant that harms engines.
Thanx!
Dave
Well its not that the coolant is harmful to all makes, its just that they are not as friendly to Honda cooling systems and Im sure other newer cars as well in particular. There are TSB's out regrading the use of noncompatible coolants in Hondas. Just like the power steering and now tranny fluid recommendations made by Honda, they also have recommendations for the coolant.
You can use whatever you wish, but the coolants I talked about are the ones recommended in our cars for maximum life of the seals and waterpump. Not using them can also explain why the original poster notices increased coolant usage. I noticed the same on my Accord. A switch to the extended life solved that problem.