fergusv

Active Member

• Sep 18, 2011

• #1

Ok next question from a very confused new owner.
I need to top up the coolant in my 1997 defender. I have just spent a couple of hours trying to find out which coolant to use. Got some pink stuff from Halfords but on closer inspection it probably is not right, so I haven't added it.
Looking in the expansion tank it looks like the coolant in there already is bright green. Can someone please just tell me get some brand x and it will work.
Probably hoping for a simple answer to a complex question but if you don't ask ....
Thanks in advance for any help

 

Fur Trapper

Banned

• Sep 18, 2011

• #2

fergusv said:

Ok next question from a very confused new owner.
I need to top up the coolant in my 1997 defender. I have just spent a couple of hours trying to find out which coolant to use. Got some pink stuff from Halfords but on closer inspection it probably is not right, so I haven't added it.
Looking in the expansion tank it looks like the coolant in there already is bright green. Can someone please just tell me get some brand x and it will work.
Probably hoping for a simple answer to a complex question but if you don't ask ....
Thanks in advance for any help

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go with green don't mix the 2. They are different types

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Sep 18, 2011

• #3

stick to the colour you have or flush out and refill.........not a good idea to mix

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Sep 18, 2011

• #4

Fur Trapper said:

go with green don't mix the 2. They are different types

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..........over here and taking my replies

 

Fur Trapper

Banned

• Sep 18, 2011

• #5

blue beasty said:

..........over here and taking my replies

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no long distance

 

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lynall

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Sep 19, 2011

• #6

The green is actually the old style blue glycol type for some reason it goes green havent a clue why, maybe age?
Its cheap and cheerful but needs changing every two years due to the corrosion inhibitors getting weak its still fine as antifreeze.
the red stuff is oats and is good for 5 years
Can be mixed just not a good idea
Motor factors will be cheaper



Lynall

 

Series71

Space man

• Sep 19, 2011

• #7

730

 

Station House

Well-Known Member

• Sep 19, 2011

• #8

Think I read that the OAT antifreeze can be bad news with the older engines

Recall threads on peopel using it, and then water pouring out the block?

Did I dream that?