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Re: 2006 Civic Sedan EX, Engine Block Heater Installation
Dave and Trudy wrote:
> "Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message > news:elbmmv$21p$2@news.datemas.de... >> On Thu, 07 Dec 2006 06:31:34 -0800, JJB wrote: >> >>> I just got the engine block heater for the 2006 civic and decided to >>> install it myself. To install the heater I need to remove the coolant. >>> I wonder if it'd be a good idea to recycle the coolant into the car, >>> since the car is very new, instead of having to buy coolant from honda. >>> I am getting mixed signals regarding this, Honda says that I should add >>> new Honda antifreeze coolant in a 50/50 mixture, but other people have >>> told me it shouldn't do me any damage to recycle the coolant. Should I >>> listen to the corporate machine or to my peers? >> How much money do you think you'll save? A bottle of coolant isn't all >> that expensive, and it is far cheaper than the headaches you'll encounter >> if you end up with crud in the system. > > I agree totally. Fresh coolant is the only way to go. I do have one > question, however. If the op's temperatures reach the level where an engine > block heater is required, I don't believe that a 50/50 mix will suffice. All > of our vehicles run about 60/40 or 65/35 or whatever mix it takes to get the > protection down to -60F or -65F. > > DaveD ------------------------------------------ They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40 sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE. 'Curly' |
Re: 2006 Civic Sedan EX, Engine Block Heater Installation
Dave and Trudy wrote:
> "Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message > news:elbmmv$21p$2@news.datemas.de... >> On Thu, 07 Dec 2006 06:31:34 -0800, JJB wrote: >> >>> I just got the engine block heater for the 2006 civic and decided to >>> install it myself. To install the heater I need to remove the coolant. >>> I wonder if it'd be a good idea to recycle the coolant into the car, >>> since the car is very new, instead of having to buy coolant from honda. >>> I am getting mixed signals regarding this, Honda says that I should add >>> new Honda antifreeze coolant in a 50/50 mixture, but other people have >>> told me it shouldn't do me any damage to recycle the coolant. Should I >>> listen to the corporate machine or to my peers? >> How much money do you think you'll save? A bottle of coolant isn't all >> that expensive, and it is far cheaper than the headaches you'll encounter >> if you end up with crud in the system. > > I agree totally. Fresh coolant is the only way to go. I do have one > question, however. If the op's temperatures reach the level where an engine > block heater is required, I don't believe that a 50/50 mix will suffice. All > of our vehicles run about 60/40 or 65/35 or whatever mix it takes to get the > protection down to -60F or -65F. > > DaveD ------------------------------------------ They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40 sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE. 'Curly' |
Re: 2006 Civic Sedan EX, Engine Block Heater Installation
"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com... > > ------------------------------------------ > > They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40 > sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids > the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE. > > 'Curly' That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50 mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic" premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap water is a definite bad thing! DaveD |
Re: 2006 Civic Sedan EX, Engine Block Heater Installation
"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com... > > ------------------------------------------ > > They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40 > sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids > the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE. > > 'Curly' That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50 mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic" premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap water is a definite bad thing! DaveD |
Re: 2006 Civic Sedan EX, Engine Block Heater Installation
"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com... > > ------------------------------------------ > > They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40 > sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids > the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE. > > 'Curly' That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50 mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic" premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap water is a definite bad thing! DaveD |
Re: 2006 Civic Sedan EX, Engine Block Heater Installation
"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com... > > ------------------------------------------ > > They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40 > sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids > the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE. > > 'Curly' That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50 mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic" premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap water is a definite bad thing! DaveD |
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