Do you use radiator coolant?

**Jigga** · December 7th, 2006 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Yes, you should. Coolant is not only for the radiator, it is also for the rest of the cooling system which involves the water pump, etc.

I mix coolant with distilled drinking water. Check the specific coolant you will be using for the correct mix (unless it's pre-mixed).

You need to drain the whole cooling system. That includes water within the water jackets and other areas. Your mechanic should know how to do this.

Intervals vary with vehicle. Check your owner's manual.

Otep,

Here's the problem..

I bought the car 2nd hand.. walang kasamang owner's manual..

One other thing... Ung radiator na nkalagay sa auto ko is for cars na matic...

What should I do?

**userfriendly** · December 7th, 2006 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Jigga

Otep,

Here's the problem..

I bought the car 2nd hand.. walang kasamang owner's manual..

One other thing... Ung radiator na nkalagay sa auto ko is for cars na matic...

What should I do?

I assume your car is manual. I think that it should be ok. Afaik AT cars have bigger radiators compared to manual. Someone pls correct me if I'm wrong.

Just use a 50/50 mix of distilled water and coolant or just buy the premixed stuff. Replace every 2 years.

**OTEP** · December 7th, 2006 09:27 AM

In most cases the radiator for the A/T variant is of the same type or is more robust/high cap than the M/T's. So, as previously posted, it's ok.

**Galactus** · December 7th, 2006 09:50 AM

Radiators for A/Ts are similar in size to M/Ts, pero may AT cooler line for the transmission

**Jigga** · December 8th, 2006 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by userfriendly

I assume your car is manual. I think that it should be ok. Afaik AT cars have bigger radiators compared to manual. Someone pls correct me if I'm wrong.

Just use a 50/50 mix of distilled water and coolant or just buy the premixed stuff. Replace every 2 years.

Medyo pricey din ung prices ng mga coolant eh..

Some say it should be replaced every 2 months to 6months because the weather here sa Pinas is mainit..

Baka daw pumanget ung rad..

What do u suggest na magandang brand, ung ok and medyo nde pricey...

**OTEP** · December 8th, 2006 12:29 PM

Every 2 months? Baka naman ahente na ng coolant ang nagsabi sa iyo niyan. :lol:

Ako nga I just use 2 liters Whiz concentrated (Php180/liter). Tapos every 2 years ko lang napapalitan (around 30-40,000kms).

**Jigga** · December 9th, 2006 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Every 2 months? Baka naman ahente na ng coolant ang nagsabi sa iyo niyan. :lol:

Ako nga I just use 2 liters Whiz concentrated (Php180/liter). Tapos every 2 years ko lang napapalitan (around 30-40,000kms).

Hahaha!!!:D

Cge, do that..

**Jigga** · December 9th, 2006 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Every 2 months? Baka naman ahente na ng coolant ang nagsabi sa iyo niyan. :lol:

Ako nga I just use 2 liters Whiz concentrated (Php180/liter). Tapos every 2 years ko lang napapalitan (around 30-40,000kms).

Hahaha!!!:D

Cge, do that..

**docgorio** · December 9th, 2006 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by OTEP

It's not that hard. But coolant should be properly disposed of [not flushed down the drain] kaya madalas sa gas station ko na lang pinapagawa. Kasi sabi ni chieffy dati, may mga iniimplement silang policies regarding waste disposal sa mga gas stations.

Ethelyne glycol tastes good but is very poisonous kaya tepok agad ang mga stray animals na makakainiom nito.

Tastes like Kool Aid daw.

The Inuits (formerly known as the Eskimos) are notorious for drinking that stuff that's why they have an increased rate of liver cirrhosis and liver failure.

Polar bears love that stuff too....

**recklus** · January 2nd, 2007 01:15 AM

guys how do you drain your radiator? yung iba kasi advise sakin the engine should be running while draining para pati daw yung water sa mga hose matanggal din. is this true? and do you use radiator flush?