However, I asked everywhere I could think of and nobody could actually tell me whether it would be OK. OAT also has a longer installed life (typically 5 years as opposed to 2 for conventional). I wanted to use OAT in my Super Four as it's what I use in both our cars and would prefer to only have one type. However, bikes still seem to use the non-OAT "conventional" stuff. Almost all cars made in the last 15 years or so use OAT stuff (usually pink). Have you got an interesting story, a point to make or a road to recommend? Drop Ren a line - Reader's CommentsĬoolant is weird. We'd love to hear of your motorcycling experiences. But I'd still expect my Honda dealership to only use extra virgin olive oil made in Northern Italy during the autumnal months and pressed by women over the age of 50 wearing green shawls on a Tuesday evening. I know this isn't a problem but ARGH!!! If Honda says use extra virgin olive oil made in Northern Italy during the autumnal months and pressed by women over the age of 50 wearing green shawls on a Tuesday evening then I know this is beyond stupid. My 8,000 mile service receipt suggests they used 10W-40. My point is I expect my Honda dealership to follow Honda's recommendations to the letter, no matter how ridiculous those recommendations may be. I am sure Honda et al are on a money making scam. I am sure the whole thing is an unnecessary rip off. I know the world has gone CRAZY when coolant (ie distilled water, cheap glycol and a bit of lemon juice) is more expensive than good quality oil. I fully understand that you and I have used tap water and a little additive for years with no ill effects. Marvellous, thanks local Honda for using/supplying the wrong coolant.īefore I sign off let me make something clear. They decide the leak is due to using the wrong coolant. Being under warranty I take it a Germanic Honda dealership. Imagine I'm riding through Germany on my 500 when it springs a leak. Why should I be bothered? Warranty - that's why. It's NOT HP but at least it is Type 2 and Honda. The parts person assures me this too will be fine for my Honda. This bottle is the same price as the wrong Castrol. However the bottle does state that it is type 2 and it is Honda's own product.
#Honda coolant pro
I note this is NOT Pro Honda HP Coolant, the "HP" is missing.
Luckily I notice a bottle of Pro Honda Coolant on the counter. If you turn up with a leaking motorcycle at 45,000 miles then their advice will be "What do you expect at this milage?" They may have been using this other product without issue but then most people do 3,000 miles a year on their bike so it's very unlikely they'll ever have an issue within the warranty period.
#Honda coolant free
I could *almost* accept they might possibly suggest a non Honda silicate free alternative to owners of motorcycles that are out warranty. What!? If Honda recommends using rabbit urine collected on a moonlit night by a hobgoblin I expect my Honda dealership to follow this protocol to the letter. Looking back at the Castrol I'm told "We've been using this Castrol stuff for 15 years with no problems." "No that's £9.99." pointing to a bottle of Motul silicate free coolant.
OAT is most likely sales talk for lemon juice (lemon juice is acidic) squeezed into a mix of distilled water and a glycol of some kind.Īrmed with this knowledge from the forums and my internet research imagine my surprise when the Honda dealership parts department plopped a bottle of Castrol coolant on the counter, priced at £5.99. Instead some genius engineering wizards sussed out a bit of acid may slow corrosion down. As such the actual coolant can cause wear on seals and the water pump itself. The notion behind non silicate based coolants is the silicates can be abrasive. To backup this information I found this webpage - /maintenance/hp-coolant/ According to the wisdom of the forum (not always to be trusted) Pro Honda HP Coolant is a type 2 coolant which means it contains no silicates and has OAT, Organic Acid Technology. I checked my coolant the and noticed it was on the minimum mark so duly took myself to my Honda dealership to purchase the correct fluid.
#Honda coolant manual
Honda recommends their own "Pro Honda HP Coolant" in the owner's manual of my 500.
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