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Car Coolant by Denc: 3:51pm On Feb 24, 2013 |
Hello all This product: ABRO engine radiator coolant (long lasting green); is it good for autos? Would you recommend it?? Kindly respond |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 4:27pm On Feb 24, 2013 |
Denc: Hello all Run for your dear life! Ikenna |
Re: Car Coolant by Denc: 7:52pm On Feb 24, 2013 |
Ikenna351: Please explain... |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 10:33pm On Feb 24, 2013 |
Is it one in yellow 1 U.S Gallon (3.785 litres)? Ikenna |
Re: Car Coolant by timbros(m): 11:19am On Feb 25, 2013 |
Interesting thread. Will be following. My car (Camry '96) comes with this reddish coloured coolant in the radiator. I have searched for it but couldnt find it in the market. What should I do? Buy another type (greenish, blueish coloured)? What are the differences? The only time I topped my radiator, I used just water and I dont want to continue that way. Please advise. |
Re: Car Coolant by beizboi: 7:10pm On Feb 25, 2013 |
Ikenna351: So which coolant can i 'run' to. Which one(s) do you recommend. |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 7:36pm On Feb 25, 2013 |
beizboi: First, you will need to find out the colour of coolant recommended for your car cooling system. Ikenna. |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 7:36pm On Feb 25, 2013 |
beizboi: First, you will need to find out the colour of coolant recommended for your car cooling system and go from there. Ikenna. |
Re: Car Coolant by Denc: 11:52pm On Feb 25, 2013 |
Ikenna351: Is it one in yellow 1 U.S Gallon (3.785 litres)? See picture attached ... Whats your opinion?
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Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 12:51am On Feb 26, 2013 |
Denc: I dont know about that size, but i bought the 4 litre one and it was nonsense. Water was even better than it. The thing is, there could still be original Abro coolant, but knowing which one is original is where the problem lies. The one i bought was like they mixed water with green poster colour. I have already flushed the nonsense out and refilled with green TOTAL coolant. Even when i was flushing it out, the colour was no longer green. It had turned to water colour. Anyway, am not saying its a bad product. But from what i experienced from the one i used, Abro coolant wont see my engine bay again. Ikenna. 5 Likes |
Re: Car Coolant by Denc: 8:00am On Feb 26, 2013 |
Ikenna351: Hello The car manual recommends Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (this is not available at Honda Place, Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos) In the interim, it says "...use another major-brand non-silicate coolant...make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminium engines" Does the TOTAL coolant meet the above specs? OR can you recommend a brand please ... |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 8:18am On Feb 26, 2013 |
Denc: The TOTAL coolant contains Mono-ethylene-glycol which is good and recommended compound for engines or cooling systems. Google it and find out. Even if you are not going to use the TOTAL green coolant, make sure whichever brand you choose contains the Mono-ethylene-glycol. By the way, on the TOTAL coolant label, it reads "Not compatible with silicate formulation". It also stated on the label "contains no Nitrate, phosphate or amine". I dont know if that answers your question. I dont know about Honda, but i know that Peugeot recommends TOTAL coolant for their cars. Ikenna. |
Re: Car Coolant by Denc: 11:37am On Feb 26, 2013 |
Ikenna351: Thanks I have highlighted the parts of your post that tie to the manual's recommendation Just need to figure-out the aluminium engine bit...heard using wrong coolant can corrode the engine...is your Peugeot an aluminium engine like Honda's? Also quote price per pack I guess I can get it at any Total filling station, rite? |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 11:58am On Feb 26, 2013 |
Denc: Yes, my engine cylinder head is Aluminium. The price of TOTAL coolant is N350 a litre (a container). It should be available at every TOTAL filing station. Ikenna. |
Re: Car Coolant by stagger: 12:09pm On Feb 26, 2013 |
I got this timeless Holt's Radiator Coolant made by Lanre Badmus Industries for my Montero Sport. Hope it is ok. |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 12:23pm On Feb 26, 2013 |
stagger: I got this timeless Holt's Radiator Coolant made by Lanre Badmus Industries for my Montero Sport. Hope it is ok. I dont know about Montero. First, you need to find out what colour of Coolant your engine should use, then you take it from there. Google it. Ikenna. |
Re: Car Coolant by timbros(m): 6:02pm On Feb 26, 2013 |
timbros: Interesting thread. Will be following. My car (Camry '96) comes with this reddish coloured coolant in the radiator. I have searched for it but couldnt find it in the market. What should I do? Buy another type (greenish, blueish coloured)? What are the differences? The only time I topped my radiator, I used just water and I dont want to continue that way. Please advise. Ikenna, you overlooked this post. |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 7:23pm On Feb 26, 2013 |
timbros: I know nothing about others colours of coolant. I only know of the green one which works perfectly in my car. Ikenna. 1 Like |
Re: Car Coolant by bayour80: 12:19pm On Feb 27, 2013 |
pls can i use the TOTAL GREEN COOLANT for my deawoo espero too? its has similar engine with opel brand Ikenna351: |
Re: Car Coolant by Ikenna351(m): 12:28pm On Feb 27, 2013 |
bayour80: pls can i use the TOTAL GREEN COOLANT for my deawoo espero too? its has similar engine with opel brand All i know is that Peugeot recommends the TOTAL fluids for their cars. As for other brand of cars, i dont know since i dont use them. Ikenna. |
Re: Car Coolant by dandollar1: 12:51pm On Feb 27, 2013 |
Re: Car Coolant by dandollar1: 12:53pm On Feb 27, 2013 |
www.nairaland.com/1209366/temeratue-guage-reading...your-opinions-please Please,Ikenna, your opinion is needed here. |
Re: Car Coolant by mich2012: 8:42pm On Mar 04, 2013 |
beizboi: Pls find a way to get the original honda recommended type 2 coolant for your car. It may not be available here but it is a worthwhile investment to import the gallon. It is blue and not green, any other thing can damage your engine. I am considering doing same soon. |
Re: Car Coolant by Denc: 1:54pm On May 26, 2013 |
mich2012: Hello Have you been able to import one now? Reply .... |
Re: Car Coolant by lonelydora: 3:05pm On May 26, 2013 |
Ikenna351: Ever since i bought my current car 2 years ago, i have been using the TOTAL Coolant(Green) and since then, i have rest of mind. |
Re: Car Coolant by Denc: 6:56pm On Jun 08, 2013 |
Total coolant seems suitable for Honda's...an alternative for the recommended Type 2...see respective product data sheet in links http://www.total.mu/os/content/NT000352B2.pdf http://www.worldpac.com/tagged/Coolant_-_Honda.pdf |
Re: Car Coolant by JUO(m): 10:37am On Jun 10, 2013 |
after reading this i leaked almost 6 litres from MY radiator, unfortunately when i was refiling the radiator it contain only 4 litres. when i started the car my temperature climbed to 110C i became scared because i knew the water was not enough. i was unable to figure out how to bleed the radiator. after much effort to no avail i took it to a mechanic who did the bleeding. i have tested the car and i can tell you the total coolant worked for me ( 1 litre N350) although i used 4 but loose 2 along the line. the car is vw passat 1992. now i can use my ac without fear |
Re: Car Coolant by Dereformer(m): 2:34pm On Jun 10, 2013 |
Please Ikenna and the rest, is the TOTAL COOLANT good for VW Vento CLX 1997 model? |
Re: Car Coolant by 9icetoo(m): 12:59pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
@the dude who drives a camry, do you stay in ph? if u do, you can get the original coolant from hebo at ikoku. He deals on genuine toyota parts. I bought mine from him along with a new thermostat. I think it costs about 6,000 for four litres. |
Re: Car Coolant by samir101ng(m): 4:06pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
Just bought this on Amazon for $26.70. It's the recommended OEM coolant for Honda Vehicles. Supposed to last for 5yrs
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Re: Car Coolant by samir101ng(m): 4:09pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
For Toyota owners, here you go $28.67.
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