Coolant recommandations?

[Juddder]

Running a little hot in traffic (95) so thought topping up the coolant with some fresh stuff would be a good idea.

Read the manual - it very helpfully just says "coolant" - and reading through the archives people talk about "red coolant" and "blue coolant" but no obvious brands/products for me to go and buy.

Anyone got some good recommendations?

Many thanks!!

[Juddder]

jammy_basturd said:

Go to Halfords, get their Advanced Formula stuff - should say on it that it is
This stuff: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

Perfect - many thanks!!

[Juddder]

jammy_basturd said:

Yup, this is exactly as I do, Red OAT (as per my link), with distilled water (or battery top up whatever as Halfords calls it - 5L for < £4). I go with more of a 60:40 mix though.

and for those of us who don't know anything about Coolant (me!) I did some research and for reference:

OAT = Organic Acid Technology

Reference below:

There are nominally three different types of antifreeze available in the market place: OAT, Universal & Hybrid.

RED - OAT: Organic Acid Technology antifreeze contains an additive package of corrosion inhibitors, lubricants and buffers – this means there’s a product life expectancy of five years between changes. Motaquip OAT is red.

BLUE – UNIVERSAL: Universal antifreeze does not have such a comprehensive additives package and consequently is only recommended for a lifespan of two years. Motaquip Universal is blue.

GREEN – HYBRID: Hybrid is exactly as the name implies – a combination of the features of universal & OAT Antifreeze. It is typically green in colour and is considered better than universal but inferior to OAT antifreeze. As only a limited number of vehicles specify this variety, and OAT antifreeze can do the job better, Motaquip do not offer a hybrid antifreeze.

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[Juddder]

Bumping an old topic, actually started by me(!), but has anyone tried Evans waterless coolant in their car rather than the standard water based coolants?

Eurocarparts is recommending it for the Cerbera, and if it has a 180c boiling temperature as reported by the manufacturer than that's pretty amazing with cars like the Cerbera that definitely runs pretty hot

It's expensive but if it works then I'm imagining it will keep the engine happier for longer...

[Juddder]

Found this thread which talks about the Cerbera requiring 12 litres of coolant which rules it out then probably as an option!

[Juddder]

Thanks gazzab!

Yes it's all running fine so I've gone for the EuroCarParts 3 x TRIPLE QX Anti-freezeBlue Antifreeze/Coolant 5Ltr (blue) to go with the new expansion tank I've got from them too as per the other thread today

Now just for a sunny weekend and a few spare hours