Chancer
Member Since: 21 Feb 2007
Location: England
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Just noticed my coolant is getting a bit low. Is there a special type I need to use or is the Halfords stuff I use for a Vauxhall Astra ok?
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 15th Feb 2018 1:31 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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needs to be the orange stuff.
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| 15th Feb 2018 1:33 pm |
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Chancer
Member Since: 21 Feb 2007
Location: England
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Is there a specific name or code for that? Can you get it at Halfords?
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| 15th Feb 2018 1:52 pm |
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Asa
Member Since: 03 Jul 2016
Location: Essex
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Yes in Halfords it is the pinkish colour known as OAT, (NOT the green colour stuff). 2 litre bottle.
Just check what is causing the loss as this may lead towards more expensive repairs!
Sold as concentrate to be mixed 50/50 with water. I use distilled or cooled boiled water for the mix.
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze with OATS corrosion inhibitors, it is an organic coolant so as to meet enviromental regulations if spilt.
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| 15th Feb 2018 3:51 pm |
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Chancer
Member Since: 21 Feb 2007
Location: England
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Brilliant! Thanks for the help, all sorted.
I’ll keep an eye on the level to make sure it isn’t dropping too quickly.
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| 15th Feb 2018 3:58 pm |
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