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Thomasfd 09-09-22 01:01 AM

Coolant help
 
Im changing my coolant and i purchased some motul inugel g13 is it safe to use it?

DaleClark 09-09-22 08:58 AM

The FD was designed for plain old-school green coolant, 50/50 mix with water. In the US Prestone sells that type of coolant and it's commonly available, not sure what is available in your country. Some of the alternative coolants may not be compatible with the seals and materials in the engine.

Dale

DaveW 09-09-22 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by Thomasfd (Post 12533045)
Im changing my coolant and i purchased some motul inugel g13 is it safe to use it?


Originally Posted by DaleClark (Post 12533080)
The FD was designed for plain old-school green coolant, 50/50 mix with water. In the US Prestone sells that type of coolant and it's commonly available, not sure what is available in your country. Some of the alternative coolants may not be compatible with the seals and materials in the engine.

Dale

To expand and emphasize what Dale said, G13 is not a good choice for an FD. In addition to what Dale said, if the cooling system is not 100% full of coolant mixture, coolants like G13 can allow serious corrosion. On the other hand, the old standard green coolant (ethylene-glycol) is designed for cars like the FD that often have some air left in the system even after bleeding.


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