Urgent! Which coolant do I use?

Post by **iamtheactor** » 23 May 2015, 20:56

I have a 1983/84 t25 campervan about to do my FIRST ever trip in it. Realised the coolant was low (I think that's why the little led red light is flashing on the dashboard)

Which coolant do I use? I've been trawling this Internet for an hour and can not find and answer.

Help!!

Post by **scottbott** » 23 May 2015, 21:03

should be in the wiki,there was a special offer last week at Eurocar parts for anti freeze the pink stuff,should have the details on the wiki

Post by **marlinowner** » 23 May 2015, 21:19

The important thing to remember is not to mix types, ie stick with the colour you have unless draining and flushing system.

Post by **windy** » 23 May 2015, 21:21

Depends what the previous owner put in. If they used a blue antifreeze & you top it up with pink it will cause problems.

To be safe just top it up with water for now then maybe do a coolant change when you get back?

Post by **iamtheactor** » 23 May 2015, 22:07

Ah! Okay maybe that's the way forward then...

...is there anyway to check what colour is in there already? Anyone got any tips or tricks on that?

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 24 May 2015, 05:02

Yes. If you can't tell, flush the lot out and start again - you'll need to.

In Euro Car Parts clearance section, they're selling 20 litres for £29 which you could split with a mate. Its cheap to say the least.

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Post by **ghost123uk** » 24 May 2015, 07:04

iamtheactor wrote:...is there anyway to check what colour is in there already? Anyone got any tips or tricks on that?

The trick here is to look at some of it with your eyes

- If it looks red / pink then top up with red / pink and if it's greeny yellow, then top up with that. Oh heck, I sound as sarcastic as Kev now

Mind you, as said, if your not sure of how long it is since whatever colour coolant is in there was changed, best drain, flush and re-fill with the correct 500/50 mix of water and G12 (Red) stuff.

Post by **iamtheactor** » 24 May 2015, 07:06

Thanks Covkid, Windy, Marlin & Scott!

Post by **iamtheactor** » 24 May 2015, 07:34

Thanks Ghost!

Post by **iamtheactor** » 24 May 2015, 08:45

GHOST your a genius!!

using a baby syringe I was able to draw some fluid up!!!

Post by **Ian and Lins** » 24 May 2015, 08:47

I'd not thought of this before; but why shouldn't you mix different antifreeze? Is a 'top up' say, while on holiday ok?

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 24 May 2015, 09:37

It can go gooey if you mix types. Wouldn't advise it. Besides, red is the right stuff. Most owners carry some if they're away. Better to top up with water rather than mix blue/red.

Post by **Ian and Lins** » 24 May 2015, 10:34

Cheers Cov. I've got 30l of the stuff now so should be OK for a bit!

Post by **iamtheactor** » 24 May 2015, 11:29

I had BLUE In there so I topped up blue.
All sorted!

Thanks guys. Really glad I didn't accidentally mix my coolants - that could have led to all sorts of problems longer term

Have a great weekend all!

Post by **itchyfeet** » 24 May 2015, 11:51

Check the tank in the engine bay also it should be brim full
top up tank as shown should be half full

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