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 Change car coolant method, How do you do it?

Change car coolant methods
 
Top up coolant only. Never change - top up [ 13 ] ** [13.27%]
Open radiator drain plug and refill - drain and refill [ 14 ] ** [14.29%]
Open radiator drain plug, engine block coolant pug, drain and refill - flushing [ 25 ] ** [25.51%]
Everything workshop do - shake leg [ 36 ] ** [36.73%]
What coolant?? - dummies [ 10 ] ** [10.20%]
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:11 AM, updated 4y ago

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How do you guys change your car coolant?

Btw fun fact for your car cooling system.

Any type of water only - Bad
Tap water / mineral water + coolant - can use but not recommended
Reverse osmosis water + coolant - can use but not recommended
Distilled water / soft water + coolant - Good
Factory premix coolant only - Best

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post Feb 15 2022, 10:24 AM

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post Feb 15 2022, 10:30 AM

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what coolant..already got fan enough laa..coolant are scam..u brainwashed already..antivax n flat earther here..owai~~~
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:37 AM

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Factory premix coolant only
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:43 AM

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Rm25 coolant vs rm10 coolant ??
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:44 AM

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What my regular mechanic told me. Only change engine oil n filter.
Other kind of oil only need to top up if became less.
This is what he said when I ask him to change my steering n brake oil
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(mac_mac21 @ Feb 15 2022, 10:43 AM)
Rm25 coolant vs rm10 coolant ??
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Perhaps the price difference due to concentrated coolant vs diluted (premix) coolant.
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:47 AM

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QUOTE(Balanced @ Feb 15 2022, 10:11 AM)
How do you guys change your car coolant?

Btw fun fact for your car cooling system.

Any type of water only - Bad
Tap water / mineral water + coolant - can use but not recommended
Reverse osmosis water + coolant - can use but not recommended
Distilled water / soft water + coolant - Good
Factory premix coolant only - Best

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All this is useless if thermostat not in optimal function
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:48 AM

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i use green color coolant only... bought from AEON lol mitsubishi brand
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:48 AM

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You just need coolant that prevents rust. You don't need expensive antifreeze coolant.
Our weather doesn't get cold enough for that.
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:48 AM

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best combo la.
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(Balanced @ Feb 15 2022, 10:11 AM)
How do you guys change your car coolant?

Btw fun fact for your car cooling system.

Any type of water only - Bad
Tap water / mineral water + coolant - can use but not recommended
Reverse osmosis water + coolant - can use but not recommended
Distilled water / soft water + coolant - Good
Factory premix coolant only - Best

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jew got do test to compare whether added coolant can make the temp lower than without coolant?
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post Feb 15 2022, 10:50 AM

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but why TS use mineral water to mix err? So sohai jer.
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post Feb 15 2022, 11:05 AM

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QUOTE(pretty23 @ Feb 15 2022, 10:48 AM)
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I used GEP type 2 coolant + spritzer distilled water same like your picture.
Honda type 2 coolant finish...
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post Feb 15 2022, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(SKY233 @ Feb 15 2022, 10:48 AM)
i use green color coolant only... bought from AEON lol mitsubishi brand
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Coolant also got different types. Cheap or expensive type.
Wan good and cheap, get OAT type coolant. Lasts longer.

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post Feb 15 2022, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Feb 15 2022, 10:49 AM)
jew got do test to compare whether added coolant can make the temp lower than without coolant?
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Didn't.. but should be same temperature I think?

I just know if u didnt burp the coolant until all air come out, around 20-30 minutes usually, your temperature will be higher by 5 degree for my car.
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post Feb 15 2022, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(pretty23 @ Feb 15 2022, 10:50 AM)
but why TS use mineral water to mix err? So sohai jer.
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Kasi chance la. That is diy funnel only after i drink finish.
My.radiator water i use spritzer distilled water.
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post Feb 15 2022, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(asrafzonan @ Feb 15 2022, 10:44 AM)
What my regular mechanic told me. Only change engine oil n filter.
Other kind of oil only need to top up if became less.
This is what he said when I ask him to change my steering n brake oil
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Change mechanic la. Steering and brake oil need to change after certain mileage although its quite long la. Even for coolant need to partially change it by drain the radiator at least (40-50% change).
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post Feb 15 2022, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(WindDragon @ Feb 15 2022, 10:48 AM)
You just need coolant that prevents rust. You don't need expensive antifreeze coolant.
Our weather doesn't get cold enough for that.
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Yeah thats why some say for our climate, even 15% coolant 85% water is enough.

I agree we dont need the antifreeze in coolant, but if too less coolant...im afraid the rust prevention additives (prevent coolant become too acidic + prevent rust) is too little. Like maybe few months use finish liao and rust starts forming. As each coolant manufacture didnt state it. So finally its still best if use premix only.
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post Feb 15 2022, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(asrafzonan @ Feb 15 2022, 11:44 AM)
What my regular mechanic told me. Only change engine oil n filter.
Other kind of oil only need to top up if became less.
This is what he said when I ask him to change my steering n brake oil
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yeah no

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