Lali Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 My local Rover dealer tells me that Rover 4 year coolant comes in Yello pink and blue... ....Im guessing I want the blue cos thats what colour teh coolant was in my VVC before it decided to exit the engine! but whats the diffence??? oh yeah and howq much do I need? is it a 50 /50 mix? Lali VVC-ya!, wouldnt wanna be ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 The antifreeze that should go in is pre-mixed. The recommended coolant is Comma Coldstream which I think was green or the new XStream which is red. There are plenty of threads on this subject. Do a search , but beware of Eythelene Glycol based coolants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Check out the thread recently posted on Ethylene Glycol. I started it in ignorance and it is full of information. Anyway, Comma Xstream red is recomended by Caterham and is red of course but it does contain ethylene glycol. The additives are what makes the diffrence. Incidentally I have since discovered that Halfords Advanced Protection 5 year Atifreeze and Summer Coolant is Comma Xstream Red in disguise. I know this because I bought the Comma product thinking I had used incorrect coolant only to discover that they are identical, after I had drained the system and opened the top of the Xstream bottle........ I can now drain and refill my coolant like a real pro as practice makes perfect. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lali Posted February 28, 2003 Author Share Posted February 28, 2003 Cool Up to Halfords it is then Thanks very much for the help.... now all I have to do is find the thread that tells me how to do it..... How do I drain the coolant?, I mean where from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Undo the bottom radiator hose and remove the expansion cap, that'll get most of it out btw I'm using Comma Coldstram premixed which is green and was the recommended product for K series 7's Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 To drain every drop undo the drain plug from the radiator and also remove the top bleed plug and the expansion tank lid. Lastly, if you have a heater then remove the top hose and give that a good shake too-it holds quite a bit if not done. This is useful too for when you fill it-backfilling the hose gets rid of a potential airlock. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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