recommended antifreeze?

In article >,
says...
>
>
>y> The thing about OEM Honda Type 2 coolant is that it costs about as
>> much per bottle as the original Honda green, but comes prediluted
>> with deionized water. I guess that might prevent some problems
>> from people using hard tap or well water with phosphate containing
>> coolant.
>
>What? You're saying that only the B.S. Type 2 is available now? So
>you can buy 2 gallons where one should do?
>
>By the way, for the poster making the disposal comment, it is
>appropriate to pour the used coolant down the drain. The treatment
>facility can deal with it just fine.

If you have a septic system, don't do this.
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Alex

In article >,
says...
>
>
>y> The thing about OEM Honda Type 2 coolant is that it costs about as
>> much per bottle as the original Honda green, but comes prediluted
>> with deionized water. I guess that might prevent some problems
>> from people using hard tap or well water with phosphate containing
>> coolant.
>
>What? You're saying that only the B.S. Type 2 is available now? So
>you can buy 2 gallons where one should do?
>
>By the way, for the poster making the disposal comment, it is
>appropriate to pour the used coolant down the drain. The treatment
>facility can deal with it just fine.

If you have a septic system, don't do this.
------------
Alex

On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:35:20 -0500, Alex Rodriguez >
wrote:

>In article >, says...
>>
>>
>>Is there a commonly available antifreeze that's sufficiently
>>aluminum-engine-friendly for a 94 Civic, or is genuine Honda antifreeze
>>the only way to go?
>
>According to Prestone their new long life coolant can be used in Hondas.
>----------------
>Alex

According to Prestone, the old stuff was OK too.

In article >,
says...
>
>
>On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:35:20 -0500, Alex Rodriguez >
>wrote:
>
>>In article >, says...
>>>
>>>
>>>Is there a commonly available antifreeze that's sufficiently
>>>aluminum-engine-friendly for a 94 Civic, or is genuine Honda antifreeze
>>>the only way to go?
>>
>>According to Prestone their new long life coolant can be used in Hondas.
>>----------------
>>Alex
>
>According to Prestone, the old stuff was OK too.

The new stuff is borate and silicate free. So I would tend to belive them.
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Alex