Why don't you call Honda yourself, I did and they recommended the regular
Prestone or Honda's brand only. I change mine every year and have never had
any problems using the cheaper Prestone.

"MG Midget" <TripleA@DoubleD.com> wrote in message
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>
> Have a 96 Accord that is low on coolant---probably needs flush and
replace.
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> 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.