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Join Date: Apr 2010
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How often do you top up your coolant fluid and what do you use? |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Burpengary, Q
Posts: 112
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Since I replaced mine some 12 months ago, I've not had occasion to add any more at all...hence I don't recall what I used!
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,290
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90 tectaloy plus and whenever it needs it maybe every couple months.
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Falcon Unbelievable!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Uncle Henry's Garage
Posts: 382
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Aluminium radiator with Nulon Red every 12 months usually flush it in spring.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
Posts: 5,427
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Never top mine up as I have no leaks i drain and flush once a year using ford premix with demineralised water (I have a mate in the local ford parts who looks after me
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,524
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I never top up, but change every few years with this and tap water.
http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Coo...ms/Ultra_Cool/ . ![]()
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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I use nulon anti-freeze/anti-boil (plus inhibitor) long life coolant. I haven't had to add any in over a year. I don't ever do a 'flush' - a part of the cooling system will fail forcing a change soon enough. This goes for just about everyone.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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Location: Canbra
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No topups, but use coolant conditioner from Natrad (has no antifreeze as I am informed this is the corrosive part on seals, hoses etc).
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,524
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I've never had a need for glycol (anti freeze/boil) and it's associated corrosion producing properties. Even in snow conditions. Most people don't.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 139
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We have to top up a small amount every 3 months, but we don't have to add much though, maybe 1/2 a litre every 3 months? From the service history apparently there's a weap at the water pump, but since it's not using to much we haven't done anything about that one yet.
![]() (No idea if it's 1/2 a litre, basically it'll go near the min mark every 3 months or a bit longer, then I top it back up to the max mark). My mechanic puts in Nulon long-life coolant, I usually top up with demin water though. I was told it's normal for these cars to use a bit of coolant though? I'm surprised to here everyone here saying they never need to top up! Last edited by webbiegareth; 02-04-2012 at 11:26 AM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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If the coolant needs topping up every so often, there's a leak.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brisbane
Posts: 1,316
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My AU series one
5 litres every week it leaks around the water pump and the metal line close by I use Supercheap $5 for 5 litres stuff once a week ive also had the argument about pre 84 cars but when it runs out that fast who cares its been like that for 5 years with no issues thanks John |
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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I have never needed to top up. I forgot what coolant was used when I have my cooling system flushed and radiator done. But if I was to, I would use De-mineralized water just to top up.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 437
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Never, I was going through a little bit a while ago due to a leaking bottom hose; however since I changed the hose no leaks. I flushed the system a few weeks ago, and use Nulon's long life concentrate mixxed with a bit of distilled water.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 2,195
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Topped up my AU2 TE50 once every 6 months (very very slow leak from thermostat housing when hot).
Never needed to top up my AU1 TS50 - never leaked. Always use Motocraft premix + distiller water in my AU2 and Tectaloy + distiller water in my AU1. Never use tap water in any of my cars. |
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 808
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I never top up the coolant, unless there is a leak. I have only ever found leaks where the heater hoses go into the cylinder block and at the back of the water pump.
What I do every service is check the pH of the coolant with a multimeter. If it is too acidic, I will flush out the system and start again. |
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Join Date: May 2007
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I put new coolant in every 2 years or engine change..... Whichever comes first.... :p
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