JM wrote:
> I killed 3 Integra water pumps with green Prestone in 1991 or
> thereabouts. One failed in a mere 6 weeks. Certain death. Isn't it
> interesting that Prestone has never admitted the problem. Can you say
> "class action."

just curious... were they all OEM honda pumps? or aftermarket? or rebuilts?
>
> On the other hand, I changed my 1996 I30t to Dexcool at 37,000 miles.
> Pump seal failed at 93,000. Not an outstanding life, and not what I
> hoped for, but not terrible. Suffice to say that I do not believe
> that Dexcool will "extend" pump life, although this is Texaco's
> position.

i have never used the green stuff in any of my japanese vehicles. no
probs with the orange stuff, everything looks nice and shiny inside.
>
> Never the less, I would not use anything other than genuine Honda
> coolant in a Honda product. Partially because I learned from my
> Integra experience just how easy it is to screw up a Honda pump. It
> isn't worth a few extra bucks to go experimenting.

especially if the specs call for silicate and phosphate free coolant
>
> JM