Originally posted by Mr Hyde
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.
Ok, what did u mean by "poster" in the last paragraph there? Increased coolant usage? What exactly does that mean, do u mean the engine is leakin coolant and blowing seals leading to increased coolant usage? J/W
So u recommend Prestone Ext. Life right?
Thanx
Dave