Which antifreeze do you recommend for topping up coolant in my 2009 C5 1.6 HDI?
I've checked the manual and service book and didn't find a word about the recommended antifreeze fluid type.
Antifreeze question
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Antifreeze question
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Re: Antifreeze question
go to a citroen dealer they are pretty good on price with this sort of thing and you will get the correct thing
C5 2.0 HDI VTR 2003 ICELANDIC GREY
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Re: Antifreeze question
I'll be doing full service at the weekend and was going to top it up myself.oneday wrote:go to a citroen dealer they are pretty good on price with this sort of thing and you will get the correct thing
If I don't find the right answer on the coolant type, then the visit to stealers will be the answer.
2011 Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ Silver
Re: Antifreeze question
you can buy the correct stuff from the dealer and do it yourself
C5 2.0 HDI VTR 2003 ICELANDIC GREY
306 1.4 LX MERIDIAN
306 1.4 LX MERIDIAN
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Yes ive found dealer prices on lhm, antifreeze etc to be very good, your car should have a label under the bonnet either stuck around the engine bay somewhere or hung around the cooland reovoir but i would guess it should take oat long life antifreeze.
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Re: Antifreeze question
Yup I believe it is the orange/pink OAT stuff.
What colour is the anti-freeze currently in it? If its blue then it'll be the older 2 year stuff.
If its pinkey/orangey then it'll be longlife OAT.
What colour is the anti-freeze currently in it? If its blue then it'll be the older 2 year stuff.
If its pinkey/orangey then it'll be longlife OAT.
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Re: Antifreeze question
Hi allashy90 wrote:Yup I believe it is the orange/pink OAT stuff.
What colour is the anti-freeze currently in it? If its blue then it'll be the older 2 year stuff.
If its pinkey/orangey then it'll be longlife OAT.
Just out of a matter of interest, what do people think of Evans Waterless Engine Coolant?
Picked up a leaflet at the NEC Classic Motor show, not seriously looking, but interested?
Cheers
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Re: Antifreeze question
It looks good, i was thinking of getting some for the xm when it goes back on the road, it lasts for ever and will stop engine corrosion dead in its tracks which should mean your head gasket, water pump etc could potentialy live longer, also you can run the engine hotter without issue.
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Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
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Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
Re: Antifreeze question
Just checked it and it seems to be the orange ish on.ashy90 wrote:Yup I believe it is the orange/pink OAT stuff.
What colour is the anti-freeze currently in it? If its blue then it'll be the older 2 year stuff.
If its pinkey/orangey then it'll be longlife OAT.
Will pick up a bottle from the dealer tomorrow.
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Re: Antifreeze question
The thing I worry about is I've been careful with coolant changes every two years and not sure about leaving anything in longer?Deanxm wrote:It looks good, i was thinking of getting some for the xm when it goes back on the road, it lasts for ever and will stop engine corrosion dead in its tracks which should mean your head gasket, water pump etc could potentialy live longer, also you can run the engine hotter without issue.
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Although head gasket and water pump etc lasting longer appeals?
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Re: Antifreeze question
You have to change coolant regularly as the anti freeze/corrosion inhibitors needed when using water as a coolant break down over time and so need replacing, unfortunatly this means adding more water which is corrosive, by using a non water based coolant i would guess your dont need so much corrosion inhibitor as the liquid your using wont be made of corrosive oxygen, equaly if you use a substance that naturaly has a very low freezing point there is no need for antifreeze either.
One other plus point is with this stuff it boils at about 280c so there will be no kettling and therefore you wont be as prone to hot spots in the engine, the cooling system will also run at a lower pressure to due to the higher boiling point, in fact you could run it with an open system with no issues. the only drawback i can see is the price, the xm takes 12ltrs min which means i need 3 4 ltr bottles as a minimum at £40 a shot.................
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One other plus point is with this stuff it boils at about 280c so there will be no kettling and therefore you wont be as prone to hot spots in the engine, the cooling system will also run at a lower pressure to due to the higher boiling point, in fact you could run it with an open system with no issues. the only drawback i can see is the price, the xm takes 12ltrs min which means i need 3 4 ltr bottles as a minimum at £40 a shot.................
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Re: Antifreeze question
It is tempting Dean, and even though the £40 is a lot in theory its a once hit and a lot cheaper than a head gasket?Deanxm wrote:the only drawback i can see is the price, the xm takes 12ltrs min which means i need 3 4 ltr bottles as a minimum at £40 a shot.................
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Alfa Romeo 916 GTV Spider 2005
Ford Focus Titanium X 2017
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Re: Antifreeze question
I went to a local Citroen dealer for antifreeze. The guy took my reg no and brought 3 litres of blue "Pro" antifreeze with Citroen logo on it (even though Citroen had put red/orange one on last service).
What's the difference between red and blue antifreeze? Which one is better?
What's the correct procedure of changing the coolant? Where is the draining plug located?
BTW, is there any web site with DIY guides for C5?
Any info greatly appreciated.
What's the difference between red and blue antifreeze? Which one is better?
What's the correct procedure of changing the coolant? Where is the draining plug located?
BTW, is there any web site with DIY guides for C5?
Any info greatly appreciated.
2011 Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ Silver