Don't use g48 coolant in a Honda. It contains silicates which will damage your water pump. Honda requires a PH-OAT coolant which has Phosphate based inhibitors. Honda refer to this as type 2 coolant or use Prestone coolant which works in any cooling system. Drain it out, do a couple of flushes with clean water then refill with the right stuff.
@abbas1872 for my mk8 civic 1.4 2007 is ethylene glycol oat coolant ok, like triple qx red coolant ready mixed "Triple QX Red Antifreeze is an extended life, ethylene glycol antifreeze/coolant providing effective heat transfer and all climates, year round performance. It contains Organic Acid Inhibitor technology and is free from nitrates, amines, phosphates, borates and silicates. This will provide outstanding protection against frost, corrosion and overheating in all modern engines."
@abbas1872 apparently type 2 doesnt have phosphate based inhibitors like you stated "Honda Genuine Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a pre-mixed ethylene glycol-based coolant with a phosphate-free formula "
It looks like you needed to remove the under tray anyway but you don't have to, there is a small hole under the drain plug so as long as you don't open it fully the fluid will drain into your pan below
I did an oil change yesterday and noticed a few bolts a little to the right of the sump plug. Looks like there was a leakage. The metal under tray has oil stains on it however, the sump plug was fine, no leakage from there. Anyone can help me as to what the leakage is? Thanks
Sorry to sound like an idiot but I've just picked up a 2011 2.2 cdti and im doing general maintenance as well, part of it was to replace the coolant but from initial looks it appears i only have a tank on top where the cap is, are you or is anyone else aware if they have an expansion tank that isnt visible somewhere buried below?
If you open the Bonet and come to the side where your radiator cap and shine a torch you’ll be able to see the long vertical reservoir. It’s hard to see (you might need to take the top plastic cap off the front of the engine bay) but you should be able to see both fill lines. Just checked mine today and it’s bone dry. Went to Halfords and they sold me the same red coolant🙂
Hi Sam, also a Londoner here. I was so excited to buy my first honda civic 2011 1.8 ivtec 50k mileage UK model and on the first day i have already had an issue. W Please can you kindly advise me on the problem or if u experienced anything similar please? Thank you
Don't use g48 coolant in a Honda. It contains silicates which will damage your water pump. Honda requires a PH-OAT coolant which has Phosphate based inhibitors. Honda refer to this as type 2 coolant or use Prestone coolant which works in any cooling system. Drain it out, do a couple of flushes with clean water then refill with the right stuff.
Thanks for the info mate! I’ve pinned to comment to the top, will do 🤙🏻
You’re a life saver bro😂
@abbas1872 for my mk8 civic 1.4 2007 is ethylene glycol oat coolant ok, like triple qx red coolant ready mixed "Triple QX Red Antifreeze is an extended life, ethylene glycol antifreeze/coolant providing effective heat transfer and all climates, year round performance. It contains Organic
Acid Inhibitor technology and is free from nitrates, amines, phosphates, borates and silicates.
This will provide outstanding protection against frost, corrosion and overheating in all
modern engines."
@abbas1872 apparently type 2 doesnt have phosphate based inhibitors like you stated "Honda Genuine Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a pre-mixed ethylene glycol-based coolant with a phosphate-free formula "
It looks like you needed to remove the under tray anyway but you don't have to, there is a small hole under the drain plug so as long as you don't open it fully the fluid will drain into your pan below
Und wie öffnest du die Schraube?
I did an oil change yesterday and noticed a few bolts a little to the right of the sump plug. Looks like there was a leakage. The metal under tray has oil stains on it however, the sump plug was fine, no leakage from there. Anyone can help me as to what the leakage is? Thanks
Sorry to sound like an idiot but I've just picked up a 2011 2.2 cdti and im doing general maintenance as well, part of it was to replace the coolant but from initial looks it appears i only have a tank on top where the cap is, are you or is anyone else aware if they have an expansion tank that isnt visible somewhere buried below?
Hey man great video. I will do my coolant change this summer for Civic 2006 1.8 Hatchback. How many liters coolant will I need ? Thanks
From what ive read you'll need 5.3L
What air intake is that Sam?
any tips how to check engine coolant level without jacking up the car, it's so hard to see from above please help
If you open the Bonet and come to the side where your radiator cap and shine a torch you’ll be able to see the long vertical reservoir. It’s hard to see (you might need to take the top plastic cap off the front of the engine bay) but you should be able to see both fill lines. Just checked mine today and it’s bone dry. Went to Halfords and they sold me the same red coolant🙂
Hi it’s normal when engine it’s cold.and I pres auto on climate control to start the ventilation on radiator?
Does the fn2 2.2 ctdi have a over water tank under the fender Area
Pretty sure they do but not 100 percent sure mate
A K&N induction kit mate, can’t find the exact link on google bought it a few years ago!
y is that so much faster than a normal civic ..whats been done to it ??
How you start engine without pressing break pedal? Due its manual gb?
I was thinking the exact same thing
How can I just check the level? Can't see the reservoir like on other cars? Is it under the car?
Yeah it’s a tricky one behind the bumper
Blue coolant is meant for older cars pre ”90s, this is totally wrong for R18A2.
how can i get in touch with you dont have instagram,,??? or shop name
Hi Sam, also a Londoner here. I was so excited to buy my first honda civic 2011 1.8 ivtec 50k mileage UK model and on the first day i have already had an issue. W
Please can you kindly advise me on the problem or if u experienced anything similar please?
Thank you
Hey mate, feel free to hit me up on Instagram a sometimes don’t get a notification for UA-cam comments 👍🏻