OK.what is d best coolant for a range rover Jeep n freelander Rover jeep

Beautiful post. I'm actually on the right track then. My car came with a pink colour coolant and I ensured I got exactly that in the market and that is what I've been using.

I have never liked the use of water.

DukeNija:


Madam ‘you have tayed’ in this driving game o. 10 years
Did your car overheat during this period? The first car

Yes but that's cos the radiator was faulty or so....the pipe was leaking so it was changed to a new one.

peacettw:
I filled my radiotor with water just now.

same here. Been using water for over 2 years

Is it advisable to mix water with d coolant?
Lot of people o that a lot.

ook.Now I see why.I've not been using coolant for my legedez,no wonder my brain dey overheat.

Someone gave me this advice last year and the moment I started using coolant for my radiator I have never thought of using water again. Even the engine performance changed

thank you TBoss....I mean tomobile boss..
not the Ex bbnaija TBoss...I.e thotboss

stefanweeks:
story

if u like buy brand new car na water go follow am come

Seriously?

DaudaAbu:
Pls what is the preferred brand of coolant for car engines.

Is it the Abro can type?

The one sold by Total?

Or that Ab rand...

Pl respond @Autojosh

@sooperrescue @GAZZUZZ

Rigel95:

Thanks.

On your ml320 I'd advise you to search for trac's post on the Mercedes Benz thread... There are certain dynamics you wouldn't wanna miss when a Benz is concerned.

Aside coolant always check your fan if its working as this can also cause overheating..Another major mistake is your mechanic might advice you to remove your thermostat please don't listen to him..

Thanks OP, nairaland is improving. No more useless topics on the front page

aAK1:
And for all of you toping your coolant every now and then,you need to see your mechanic. My 206 will go for months without topping

what happens when Mecho has no solution?

miqos02:
what happens when Mecho has no solution?

keep looking till you fine one that dose. they cant all be incompetent

Ursadorable:
Aside coolant always check your fan if its working as this can also cause overheating..Another major mistake is your mechanic might advice you to remove your thermostat please don't listen to him..

if u remove thermostat ur car will never overheat neither will the engine run on normal operation for vehicle to perform very well.

A lot of misinformation on this thread.

Most modern cars require coolant. It is recommended by the car makers themselves. As the OP said - coolant provides better protection than water if the vehicle overheats (since coolant has a higher boiling point than water) and it also inhibits corrosion (unlike ordinary water) in the radiator and water pump. Those people who say there's no point in using coolant should wait a while - it may take time but the day will surely come when the water pump will fail because of corrosion - or the radiator will develop leaks and fail for the same reason.

Those who had bad experiences with coolant should examine their experiences critically. First of all, not all coolants are the same - the quality of commercially available coolant, just like motor oil, varies considerably. Consult your owners manual for advice. If your car requires a non-silicate, non-borate coolant and you don't comply, things WILL go wrong. If you mix blue, orange, green, pink and red coolants - some of which have significantly different chemical properties, things WILL go wrong. It you dilute your coolant beyond the coolant manufacturer's recommended 50:50 de-ionized water/coolant ratio, things WILL go wrong. And so on.

The cooling system is a closed system and any drop in coolant levels should be investigated since the system is not designed for frequent top ups. Reasons for a drop in coolant levels could vary from faulty radiator/expansion tank cap covers to loose or poorly fitted radiator hose clamps. Once the cause of the leak is tracked and fixed, coolant levels remain stable for several years without any problems or a need to top up.

A little research and education goes a long way.

If you're going to use water, I recommend distilled water since it doesn't contain impurities.

yeyerolling:
Coolant kwa. I just pour water ydae. When i dey run go canada . i go post am here as neatly used car

lol, werey!!

marylandcakes:
I do half and half, I pour water half way and fill it up with engine coolant, is this good?

Coolants comes in two ways

Premix : don't mix with water

Unpremix : mix 50% distilled water and coolant

DaudaAbu:
Pls what is the preferred brand of coolant for car engines.

Is it the Abro can type?

The one sold by Total?

Or that Ab rand...

Pl respond @Autojosh

1, Abro us made quality √

2, total 9ja ,cheap quality unknown

3, e concern u

Dear Experts in the house,
What is the ideal running temperature of a car engine?