radiator coolant

[typerinside]

i was reading a honda brochure about HONDA coolant, the fact that its blue, is there any difference compare to other non HONDA coolant, does this blue coolant makes ur car cooler compare to other coolant,

[bennjamin]

honda coolant actually comes in 2 types.
Type 1 = green
type 2 = blue.

Type 2 is the new type afaik.

[typerinside]

ok, if its a non honda green coolant (autobarn, supercheap types) is there a diff compare to the honda blue coolant, is it better in cooling,

[bennjamin]

i have only heard by word of mouth , that other types of coolant are "general" and suit all sorts of cars.
Honda coolant is produced for HONDA engines , with longevity and hassle free motoring in mind. So , id say Honda is hte best for honda road cars.

[typerinside]

ok, thanks heaps,

[aaronng]

Honda's corrosion inhibitors are organic-based, while the competitors MIGHT use silicates. Silicate corrosion inhibitors can precipitate onto the water pump, and once precipitated, silicates (same as what sand is made of) accelerate wear. I think it's because of the materials that Honda uses in their engine and pump.

There are aftermarket coolants that don't use silicates, and those might be alright for use in a Honda. I'm not guaranteeing anything though.

And no, an aftermarket green-coloured coolant is not the same as a green Honda coolant. That's just the colouring that is added.