Antifreeze

[addz]

It's that time of year again unfortunately.

Have you topped your coolant tank with antifreeze?

If not don't leave it too late as its getting colder by the day, -1 celsius today ;) .

Also what brand are you guys using? Halfords stuff or better?

[Asad]

I NEED to change mine as soon as funds allow im sure its still got the original toyota one in there from 11-12 years ago.....any ideas which is best to use toyota readymix? any old cheap tut?

[Mikey Jay]

Had brand new Toyota coolant in August when I changed my radiator so s'all good

Good idea doing a reminder for people though ;)

[Asad]

bump.....anyone recomend i change the thermostat too?

[addz]

Good idea doing a reminder for people though ;)

Thanks bud

Asad - I don't see why you'd have to change the thermostat, i mean is the car cooling ok without overheating? drop of antifreeze shouldnt harm

[molovin]

mine was filled by a garage dunno what was put in there :-O

[Asad]

Its perfect, needle sits just below half way all the time every time fan also kicks in nicely....i want to keep the car for a while so dont want any hiccups when i really need to rely on it i.e exams times etc

@ molovin check it mate sometimes the wankers just put water in n let the car go

[addz]

You should be ok with a touch of antifreeze ontop of coolant.

Always check once a mechanic has finished, piece of mind more than anything.

[Asad]

I`d feel better if i flushed it with a water hose, replaced it with new SAMCO hoses n put new antifreeze in lol..... ;)

[Asad]

Thats what im getting then

thanks