01 Dec 2010, 14:44
As a direct brand recommendation, I've got Havoline Extended Life Anti-Freeze/Coolant (Bright orange colour) in LEX and have been using this for nearly a year, and I can tell the difference in running temperature of the engine now - cooler. Good stuff. You can buy 1ltr bottles of it from Morrison Super Market Petrol Stations for £3-£4 per bottle. I've got this mixed with soft Edinburgh water 50:50 mixture. (Don't use hard water)
Whatever you choose though, as Chris said, you want a Borax-free (important!) Ethylene Glycol type of coolant (VAG G12+ Compliant specification) This is due to the D' having an Aluminium Engine Block which determines these requirements.
You don't want to be putting the more modern, more acidic types of coolants (carboxylate inhibitors) "Organic Acid Technology" or OAT anti-freeze liquids for short, in your engine.
Whatever you choose though, as Chris said, you want a Borax-free (important!) Ethylene Glycol type of coolant (VAG G12+ Compliant specification) This is due to the D' having an Aluminium Engine Block which determines these requirements.
You don't want to be putting the more modern, more acidic types of coolants (carboxylate inhibitors) "Organic Acid Technology" or OAT anti-freeze liquids for short, in your engine.
Rissy
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May 1981 vin#1458 "LEX"
Grey, Flapped, Black
Chassis: #1073
Engine: #2839
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2005 BMW M3 in Velvet Blue
2010 Honda Civic Type R in Sapphire Blue (1 of 115 made)
(Forum Member 288)
(DOC Member 663)
May 1981 vin#1458 "LEX"
Grey, Flapped, Black
Chassis: #1073
Engine: #2839
Main Car(s):
2005 BMW M3 in Velvet Blue
2010 Honda Civic Type R in Sapphire Blue (1 of 115 made)