On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:20:31 GMT, MG Midget <TripleA@DoubleD.com> wrote:

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>Have a 96 Accord that is low on coolant---probably needs flush and replace.

I've never seen any need to flush with modern engines/coolants, unless the
system is contaminated, has had a gasket leak or the likes.

>I am wondering if, for the time being, I can put Prestone DexCool (the
>orange stuff). I had some leftover from a Saturn that required it, and
>want to know if the Accord is less fussy about coolants.

Given all the controversy on Dex-Cool, see links here
http://www.imcool.com/index.html, I wouldn't touch that stuff. It could be
just lawyers cashing in but then again.......

I will not put anything but Honda brand coolant in a Honda system, based on
experience which has already been much discussed here.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??