Coolant Res.

HondaFREAK · 03-16-2007, 11:36 AM

My coolant reservoir went empty the other day because the hose running from the radiator pressure cap came off...not sure how. anyway, my question is, if I put the hose back on and just refilled the reservoir, is that going to cause air bubbles to build up? and what possible problems would I have to deal with. Will I need to flush my coolant system to get rid of the bubble.

**webby** · 03-16-2007, 11:46 AM

there should be no problem - you can just fill it back up. If you're going to fill it up with another brand, then I'd flush it out. Otherwise - just fill er up.

HondaFREAK · 03-16-2007, 12:05 PM

had the people over at honda give me a bottle of "universal coolant"...basically prestone 50/50 that they said works with the coolant that's already in the radiator...I dunno if they are right..but if they screw up..it's under warranty.

***06NaviEX*** · 03-16-2007, 01:03 PM

It should work fine with the small amount you are adding.

Prestone All makes all models is basically a Dexclone. Honda Long Life is basically a Dexclone with phosphates to help with corrosion.

If you had to put a lot in, I would just get the HG Honda Long Life stuff. But only filling the puke tank you will be fine.

Mine was just a little below the low mark, and I just added some distilled water to bring it up about 1/2 way between the marks. It only took about 8 oz. to do this.

Brian

xxhaimbondxx · 03-17-2007, 10:36 AM

wow, any ideas how did the hose come off? Did you go over a high curb or something like that? I scratch my bottom all the times when I park on the lots. Civic is just too low. I'm always paranoid I'm gonna rip something off.

03-16-2007, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 909 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Coolant Res. My coolant reservoir went empty the other day because the hose running from the radiator pressure cap came off...not sure how. anyway, my question is, if I put the hose back on and just refilled the reservoir, is that going to cause air bubbles to build up? and what possible problems would I have to deal with. Will I need to flush my coolant system to get rid of the bubble.

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03-16-2007, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
webby Acorns! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Storage Room B Posts: 14,623 iTrader: 12 / 100%	there should be no problem - you can just fill it back up. If you're going to fill it up with another brand, then I'd flush it out. Otherwise - just fill er up.

03-16-2007, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 909 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	had the people over at honda give me a bottle of "universal coolant"...basically prestone 50/50 that they said works with the coolant that's already in the radiator...I dunno if they are right..but if they screw up..it's under warranty.

03-16-2007, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
*06NaviEX* 08 HRP FA5 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 551 Brian iTrader: 4 / 100%	It should work fine with the small amount you are adding. Prestone All makes all models is basically a Dexclone. Honda Long Life is basically a Dexclone with phosphates to help with corrosion. If you had to put a lot in, I would just get the HG Honda Long Life stuff. But only filling the puke tank you will be fine. Mine was just a little below the low mark, and I just added some distilled water to bring it up about 1/2 way between the marks. It only took about 8 oz. to do this. Brian

03-17-2007, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
xxhaimbondxx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brooklyn=>Albany, NY Posts: 704 iTrader: 0 / 0%	wow, any ideas how did the hose come off? Did you go over a high curb or something like that? I scratch my bottom all the times when I park on the lots. Civic is just too low. I'm always paranoid I'm gonna rip something off.