This thread has to do with coolants generally, their importance, effects on your car if not properly taken care of and the proper time for flushing them. Generally in Nigeria, water is always used as coolant due to ignorance. Each make of auto has its coolant. Recently I had a discussion with a brand new Mazda Hiliux-like owner and he told me he uses water to fill the radiator whenever he wants to go on a long journey. You should know that if you do the right thing, you will not be needed to be filling always even during a long journey. I looked at the sticker on the reservoir tank and it says use Mazda FL22 coolant. I have searched our auto parts I have not been able to get this coolant. If you have one please do let me know, I would want to assist the man do a total flush. Besides, you do the filling if necessary through your reservoir tank(normally white in color). Post your own coolant and what you know about it.

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Please what conditions could make the coolant level on the reservoir ever decrease?

I feel mine is decreasing after I noticed it has gone down a little from the level it was about 3wks ago.

Car still runs well though, does not smoke, does not overheat, and the temperature gauge never crosses the halfway line. 1999 Accord, I4.

Mr moderator what is hiding the posts here?

Most of these foreign coolants are not available locally but I use one called prestone coolant. Its prediluted so no need to add water and it mixes with any previous coolant in your vehicle so no need to flush the previous one. And it also mixes with any colour of coolant in your vehicle. I haven't had any overheating problems since I started using it

pankere: Most of these foreign coolants are not available locally but I use one called prestone coolant. Its prediluted so no need to add water and it mixes with any previous coolant in your vehicle so no need to flush the previous one. And it also mixes with any colour of coolant in your vehicle. I haven't had any overheating problems since I started using it

I differ from your view here. Each auto manufacturer indicates their coolant type and its contents. Mazda will tell you silicate and phosphate free, Toyota will tell you red long life coolant etc. They have tested these chemicals in relation to the material makeup of where they will be flowing through and temperature effects before making their recommendation either in their user manual or through their dealers. Mind you, to get optimum performance from you auto or any other machine, you must follow the manufacturer's philosophy and prescriptions unless otherwise advised by the auto experts who might have also done their independent tests.

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Please what conditions could make the coolant level on the reservoir ever decrease?

I feel mine is decreasing after I noticed it has gone down a little from the level it was about 3wks ago.

Car still runs well though, does not smoke, does not overheat, and the temperature gauge never crosses the halfway line. 1999 Accord, I4.

If you have not used water in place of the coolant, it might be that there is a leak somewhere. Also check the radiator cover to see that the rubber lining is in good condition. If the cover is bad, when pressure rises in the radiator due to heat there could be leakage from the radiator cover.

globalfanz:

If you have not used water in place of the coolant, it might be that there is a leak somewhere. Also check the radiator cover to see that the rubber lining is in good condition. If the cover is bad, when pressure rises in the radiator due to heat there could be leakage from the radiator cover.

ok, thanks. Will check on it. I have never used plain water in p'ace of coolant, though.

globalfanz:

I differ from your view here. Each auto manufacturer indicates their coolant type and its contents. Mazda will tell you silicate and phosphate free, Toyota will tell you red long life coolant etc. They have tested these chemicals in relation to the material makeup of where they will be flowing through and temperature effects before making their recommendation either in their user manual or through their dealers. Mind you, to get optimum performance from you auto or any other machine, you must follow the manufacturer's philosophy and prescriptions unless otherwise advised by the auto experts who might have also done their independent tests.

Hello buddies ! You mean should not use water at all on the radiator? I only buy a can of the common coolant and it to the water once in twelve months. Please advise. Thanks.

treatise:
Hello buddies ! You mean should not use water at all on the radiator? I only buy a can of the common coolant and it to the water once in twelve months. Please advise. Thanks.

Check your owners manual or download one from online to see what was recommended but recently auto producers due not recommend ordinary water as coolant. You either mix distilled water to the recommended compound or you buy a premixed in the market.

Many thanks.

pankere: Most of these foreign coolants are not available locally but I use one called prestone coolant. Its prediluted so no need to add water and it mixes with any previous coolant in your vehicle so no need to flush the previous one. And it also mixes with any colour of coolant in your vehicle. I haven't had any overheating problems since I started using it

Whatever you do, do not mix 2 different of coolant colours for whatever reason, unless you plan to replace your cylinder head soon. If you make that mistake, the fluid in that system will turn into something that looks like pap (Akamu) or mud.

If you are not sure of the coolant colour in the system, flush/renew the coolant.

All coolant, irrespective of brand, I have seen so far in Nigerian market are all premixed. Don't mix them again with water, unless you don't mind to over dilute the coolant and render them useless in the cooling system.

Ikenna.

Funny Enough I have not used either coolant or used water in my radiator for three and half years now. Toyota 2007..That Machine na firee

Macky Nene: Funny Enough I have not used either coolant or used water in my radiator for three and half years now. Toyota 2007..That Machine na firee

Yes, it is like that. Two years now mine remains as it is. But whenever you want to top up dont fail to use toyota long life coolant.

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Yes, it is like that. Two years now mine remains as it is. But whenever you want to top up dont fail to use toyota long life coolant. [/quote]

Pls where can one get the Toyota Long Life Coolant in Abuja?

Wonderful thread. Now I see the need for the coolant after what nearly happened to me yesterday

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Yes, it is like that. Two years now mine remains as it is. But whenever you want to top up dont fail to use toyota long life coolant.

Pls where can one get the Toyota Long Life Coolant in Abuja?

Visit Anny Japan @ gudu market. He sells OEM parts. I think a 4ltr gallon goes for 6k. Ask for his shop at gudu market, its a popular shop.

Please, who is using a 2006 Jeep Commander with 5.7L V8 Hemi? I am looking for Zerex 50/50 G-05 or Mopar coolants for my truck. I was advised never to mix the coolant or using anything that is not pink and HOAT. Please, help.

Thanks.

alphamarie:
Please, who is using a 2006 Jeep Commander with 5.7L V8 Hemi? I am looking for Zerex 50/50 G-05 or Mopar coolants for my truck. I was advised never to mix the coolant or using anything that is not pink and HOAT. Please, help.

Thanks.

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alphamarie:
Please, who is using a 2006 Jeep Commander with 5.7L V8 Hemi? I am looking for Zerex 50/50 G-05 or Mopar coolants for my truck. I was advised never to mix the coolant or using anything that is not pink and HOAT. Please, help.

Thanks.

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