Adding engine coolant - Honda Pilot

MattAaron · 08-31-2007, 10:22 AM

The Pilot I got is my first NEW car that I've been obsessive in reading the manual. I noticed my coolant level is now low and I went straight to the manual to see what they recommend. Low and behold, they scare you into using only Honda Long Life Antifreeze. .... Before, the cars I've had I just dumped in Prestone and not even reading the label.... But now, my Pilot has me under a spell and I want to follow the script, but I am not that paranoid that I have to go to the dealer to buy coolant. ... Anyway, what does everyone else use as a substitute in the reserve tank? .... What would you recommend?

jay · 08-31-2007, 10:27 AM

Go to the dealer and get a quart of the pre-mix coolant for top-ups. While it may be more than others on a unit price basis, a quart of the Honda coolant isn't that expensive. And since it's pre-mixed, you maintain the proper ratio of coolant to water.

humanoid · 08-31-2007, 10:44 AM

And to add to Jay's comment, if you're still under warranty just get the Honda branded coolant, better to be safe than sorry.

08-31-2007, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
MattAaron Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Adding engine coolant The Pilot I got is my first NEW car that I've been obsessive in reading the manual. I noticed my coolant level is now low and I went straight to the manual to see what they recommend. Low and behold, they scare you into using only Honda Long Life Antifreeze. .... Before, the cars I've had I just dumped in Prestone and not even reading the label.... But now, my Pilot has me under a spell and I want to follow the script, but I am not that paranoid that I have to go to the dealer to buy coolant. ... Anyway, what does everyone else use as a substitute in the reserve tank? .... What would you recommend?

08-31-2007, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go to the dealer and get a quart of the pre-mix coolant for top-ups. While it may be more than others on a unit price basis, a quart of the Honda coolant isn't that expensive. And since it's pre-mixed, you maintain the proper ratio of coolant to water. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

08-31-2007, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And to add to Jay's comment, if you're still under warranty just get the Honda branded coolant, better to be safe than sorry. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

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