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M13A antifreeze/coolant
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12 Feb 2017 17:43 #177952
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Hi guys. Me again with another noob question.
What kind of antifreeze should I use for my Jimny? I measured cca. -22*C wich is close to temperatures we've been having. I checked and it's green but I'm not sure did previous owner put the right one. And there's that thing that there are two different kinds of antifreeze that are not always colour-coded so green one can be the same kind as red one from different manufacturer.
What kind of antifreeze should I use for my Jimny? I measured cca. -22*C wich is close to temperatures we've been having. I checked and it's green but I'm not sure did previous owner put the right one. And there's that thing that there are two different kinds of antifreeze that are not always colour-coded so green one can be the same kind as red one from different manufacturer.
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12 Feb 2017 18:06 #177953
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Drain it and put fresh in then you will know for sure what's in it
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12 Feb 2017 19:36 - 12 Feb 2017 19:41 #177957
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I had a similar dilemma to you. Mine was green in the system and I couldn't find a green one (maybe prestones was green). I called suzuki but they couldn't really help but they did tell me there's wasnt green anymore and had been using the red OAT 5year stuff.
Others on here had used the red OAT so I flushed the System untill it came out clear and swapped over with that.
Others on here had used the red OAT so I flushed the System untill it came out clear and swapped over with that.
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12 Feb 2017 19:39 #177958
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Halfords OAT Antifreeze 5 Litres
The Halfords OAT Antifreeze Concentrate has a 5year life and is suitable for all year use as a coolant and anti freeze. The silicate free, organic acid technology (OAT) provides superior engine protection and is compatible with all vehicle manufacturers' colours of OAT coolants.
Halfords OAT Antifreeze Concentrate 5 Litres Extra Info
5 Year Life
Suitable for all year round - anti freeze / summer coolant
Temperature range from +108C / -34C
Suitable for most vehicles manufactured after 1998
Silicate free, organic acid technology (OAT) for superior engine protection
Compatible with all vehicle manufacturers' colours of OAT coolants
Enhanced corrosion protection
The Halfords OAT Antifreeze Concentrate has a 5year life and is suitable for all year use as a coolant and anti freeze. The silicate free, organic acid technology (OAT) provides superior engine protection and is compatible with all vehicle manufacturers' colours of OAT coolants.
Halfords OAT Antifreeze Concentrate 5 Litres Extra Info
5 Year Life
Suitable for all year round - anti freeze / summer coolant
Temperature range from +108C / -34C
Suitable for most vehicles manufactured after 1998
Silicate free, organic acid technology (OAT) for superior engine protection
Compatible with all vehicle manufacturers' colours of OAT coolants
Enhanced corrosion protection
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13 Feb 2017 17:57 #177977
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Thanks guys! I'll wait for some sun and change it all, this icy rain is killing my mood.
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13 Feb 2017 17:58 #177978
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Yeah. Know what you saying
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16 Feb 2017 08:26 #178057
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If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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I ran my 2001 on pink OAT for a couple of years, until I noticed that the SV650 that I put it in at the same time, had developed a drip from the waterpump seal.
Early Japanese engines were not designed for OAT (OAT eats brass and some seal materials), so I swapped back to blue.
I would put Prestone in now, as I am taken in by Prestone's hype that it "mixes with any type" and is "compatible with all engines"
Japanese cars use a green antifreeze that no-one seems to agree on what is in it.
Early Japanese engines were not designed for OAT (OAT eats brass and some seal materials), so I swapped back to blue.
I would put Prestone in now, as I am taken in by Prestone's hype that it "mixes with any type" and is "compatible with all engines"
Japanese cars use a green antifreeze that no-one seems to agree on what is in it.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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