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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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hi, I have a 1999 and i want to change the coolant but the owners manual says to only use honda coolant. what is everyone else doing? I'm new to all this.Thanks for your help.
 
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Any good 50-50 coolant with anti-corrosion additives should be fine.
 
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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I agree with RonJ. As long as they say it's okay for aluminum engines, you should be good to go.
 
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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any regular one, you need to spend tons on a coolant. Ask your local autozone shop for more help
 
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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ok,thanks you guys for all your help.I just got my 99 four door dx recently and I'm excited about servicing the car. Do you know of a good dot3 brake fluid?
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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prestone brake fluid
prestone seems to make some pretty good fluids
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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ive been using oem stuff myself.
 
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by trustdestruction
prestone brake fluid
prestone seems to make some pretty good fluids
i'm using it for all of my cars and motorcycles. it's good.
 
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Right On. thanks for helping out you guys!
 
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