Dave and Trudy wrote:
> "Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
> news:elbmmv$21p$2@news.datemas.de...
>> On Thu, 07 Dec 2006 06:31:34 -0800, JJB wrote:
>>
>>> I just got the engine block heater for the 2006 civic and decided to
>>> install it myself. To install the heater I need to remove the coolant.
>>> I wonder if it'd be a good idea to recycle the coolant into the car,
>>> since the car is very new, instead of having to buy coolant from honda.
>>> I am getting mixed signals regarding this, Honda says that I should add
>>> new Honda antifreeze coolant in a 50/50 mixture, but other people have
>>> told me it shouldn't do me any damage to recycle the coolant. Should I
>>> listen to the corporate machine or to my peers?
>> How much money do you think you'll save? A bottle of coolant isn't all
>> that expensive, and it is far cheaper than the headaches you'll encounter
>> if you end up with crud in the system.
>
> I agree totally. Fresh coolant is the only way to go. I do have one
> question, however. If the op's temperatures reach the level where an engine
> block heater is required, I don't believe that a 50/50 mix will suffice. All
> of our vehicles run about 60/40 or 65/35 or whatever mix it takes to get the
> protection down to -60F or -65F.
>
> DaveD

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They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to
-40 sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also
avoids the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE.

'Curly'

 

Dave and Trudy wrote:
> "Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
> news:elbmmv$21p$2@news.datemas.de...
>> On Thu, 07 Dec 2006 06:31:34 -0800, JJB wrote:
>>
>>> I just got the engine block heater for the 2006 civic and decided to
>>> install it myself. To install the heater I need to remove the coolant.
>>> I wonder if it'd be a good idea to recycle the coolant into the car,
>>> since the car is very new, instead of having to buy coolant from honda.
>>> I am getting mixed signals regarding this, Honda says that I should add
>>> new Honda antifreeze coolant in a 50/50 mixture, but other people have
>>> told me it shouldn't do me any damage to recycle the coolant. Should I
>>> listen to the corporate machine or to my peers?
>> How much money do you think you'll save? A bottle of coolant isn't all
>> that expensive, and it is far cheaper than the headaches you'll encounter
>> if you end up with crud in the system.
>
> I agree totally. Fresh coolant is the only way to go. I do have one
> question, however. If the op's temperatures reach the level where an engine
> block heater is required, I don't believe that a 50/50 mix will suffice. All
> of our vehicles run about 60/40 or 65/35 or whatever mix it takes to get the
> protection down to -60F or -65F.
>
> DaveD

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They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to
-40 sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also
avoids the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE.

'Curly'

 

"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com...
>
> ------------------------------------------
>
> They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40
> sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids
> the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE.
>
> 'Curly'

That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good
down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly
see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50
mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic"
premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap
water is a definite bad thing!

DaveD

 

"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com...
>
> ------------------------------------------
>
> They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40
> sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids
> the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE.
>
> 'Curly'

That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good
down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly
see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50
mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic"
premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap
water is a definite bad thing!

DaveD

 

"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com...
>
> ------------------------------------------
>
> They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40
> sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids
> the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE.
>
> 'Curly'

That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good
down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly
see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50
mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic"
premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap
water is a definite bad thing!

DaveD

 

"motsco_" <motsco@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:457B0D92.9070503@interbaun.com...
>
> ------------------------------------------
>
> They sell Honda Premix in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. It gets to -40
> sometimes (without windchill) so it must be good enough. It also avoids
> the GRAVE DANGER of adding tap water, which is called HONDACIDE.
>
> 'Curly'

That is fine but is the Premix 50/50? As I recall, that proportion is good
down to around -20F or thereabouts. Here in interior Alaska, we regularly
see -50F and -60F (Yes, only during the winter). I don't think that a 50/50
mix is going to hack it. So a further question, does Honda make an "arctic"
premix? I'll have to check around home here. Agreed also that adding tap
water is a definite bad thing!

DaveD