Coolant.
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NobleGuy

Original Poster:

7,133 posts

244 months

Sunday 30th September 2007
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My coolant is pretty low and needs topping up. I read somewhere that combining two different makes of coolant can cause it all to coagulate. Am I worrying about nothing or should I flush the whole lot first? If it needs a flush, how do I do it?

mr2turbo300

406 posts

272 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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I asked the factory last time I was there for some of their coolant. Turns out they don't sell anything special, just suggested some mixable normal stuff mixed 50/50. I ended up putting halfords stuff in, seems to have been ok.
Rob.

Biggriff

2,312 posts

313 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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I think you need MEG type fluid (Mono-ethylene glycol) I believe. If you mix the two types they do indeed coagulate and can block the system (what clever clogs thought of making two types that don't mix?).


sean_goodman

536 posts

232 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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factory recommends shell coolant available almost anywhere like shell petrol stations (well in germany anyway)

NobleGuy

Original Poster:

7,133 posts

244 months

Tuesday 2nd October 2007
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Biggriff said:
(what clever clogs thought of making two types that don't mix?).
Yeah. Good one that....
Thanks for the info guys.