jaywish
09-10-2016, 09:46 AM
Hi,
Since I have to change the BCM and remove a coolant hose I might do a coolant change.
Thing is I don't know if I should change it or which coolant would provide the best long term protection.
5 yrs ago I changed out the original gold antifreeze for prestone 5 yr fluid.
Here it is 5+ yrs later. It comes around too soon actually when you have multiple cars.
The fluid looks fine, Coolant has a bit less then 10K miles on it. The car has only 32K.
So how would I check the fluid condition and is it worth it?
Second If I give the engine coolant system another good cleaning with fresh water what would be a good quality type fluid which can be left for longer then 5 yrs?
Thanks,
Jay
Since I have to change the BCM and remove a coolant hose I might do a coolant change.
Thing is I don't know if I should change it or which coolant would provide the best long term protection.
5 yrs ago I changed out the original gold antifreeze for prestone 5 yr fluid.
Here it is 5+ yrs later. It comes around too soon actually when you have multiple cars.
The fluid looks fine, Coolant has a bit less then 10K miles on it. The car has only 32K.
So how would I check the fluid condition and is it worth it?
Second If I give the engine coolant system another good cleaning with fresh water what would be a good quality type fluid which can be left for longer then 5 yrs?
Thanks,
Jay