Top up or do a whole new radiator coolant exchange

[repeated_love]

I did a radiator coolant change about 12,000kms/6 months ago. Is it okay to just top up radiator coolant or should I do an exchange.

[flipfire]

Coolant is good for like 100,000k's. Basically every major service.

[dougie_504]

Agreed just top-up and flush at major service.

[TheSaint]

i find that people that use cheap coolants and distilled waters end up having to top up alot or have problems with cracked hoses and overheating

i use OEM Honda Coolant and it lasts for a good couple of years or 100km service

[repeated_love]

Yeah I am just using the cheap Tectaloy 60 stuff.

[Cartoon]

you should top up with the same product if you decide to top it up. coolant does not mix to well.

[integragsi96]

yehh im using cheap coolant....leaks and sometimes gets very hot in the engine bay even tho the temp gauge does not change...
it pays to use the good stuff

[Zilli]

as long as you are topping up with the same product you'll be fine to top up

[dc5.taiger]

whats the condition of the coolant?
if its all dirty, thick ect then it be a good idea to change it, if not then leave it.
btw never mix coolant

[koevi]

whats the condition of the coolant?
if its all dirty, thick ect then it be a good idea to change it, if not then leave it.
btw never mix coolant

How come you cant mix coolant?

[trism]

Because tthey have different ingredients, and mixing them can result in reactions that can increase corrosion

[flipfire]

Different ingredients and antifreeze/water %

Just buy a 5L jug of honda coolant and be done with it, its not that expensive.