Which coolant

by **Fla** » Mon, 06 Jan 2020 9:38 +0000

Hi guys

As part of the “getting the five on the road after half a decade” I need to do a full fluid replacement. I want to change the coolant and I’m getting conflicting information online. I’ve 6 liters of G13 (pink/orange) stuff. My car has the green fluid in it.

So firstly can you use G13 once you flush out the old stuff.

Can you drain the green and put in the orange straight or should you run a bit of distilled water in between both fluids?

Thanks

by **Steve** » Fri, 10 Jan 2020 4:51 +0000

As far as I remember its green for older cars (pre 2000 ish) and orange for newer as they've different anti corrosion properties. Manufacturers changed materials through the years for cooling systems (less copper/steel, more alu/nylon).

Don't think mixing is recommended so a hose run through the system wouldn't be a bad idea if you are changing.

by **Fla** » Sat, 11 Jan 2020 1:54 +0000

Pink stuff is in there now. Flushed out the green and ran it clear with some distilled water. Put in the pink g13 did 150k and she ran cool. So hopefully it’ll be good

by **aquarian5** » Thu, 16 Jan 2020 4:01 +0000

Welcome back Fla.
Good to see you still have a mk1, it looks well.
Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh, hope life is treating you well.?
Catch up anon.

John.

by **Fla** » Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:14 +0000

Hi John

Thanks a mill. I’m looking forward to seeing all the old gang and meeting the new people too. I’m nearly ready for nct 2.0 now so once she passes that I’ll be out and about again. Car looks well from a distance but the body got damaged by one of the horses but I’m going to drive it while I wait to get a panel or two.

How have you been? Have you still got the original brg?

by **aquarian5** » Fri, 17 Jan 2020 1:11 +0000

Good man Fla.
yes still have the BRG, going like a clock too.
Did a few jobs on it last year, replaced the 2 rear calipers and handbrake cables, also a new mohair roof.!

Actually i have to change my coolant, hasnt been done in a while, long overdue.

Cant complain too much Fla, working away and managing to hang on to the 5 still after 16 years.

Regards.

by **Steve** » Fri, 24 Jan 2020 3:36 +0000

aquarian5 wrote:Good man Fla.
managing to hang on to the 5 still after 16 years.

Keep fighting the good fight! ;-)

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	Author Message Which coolant by Fla » Mon, 06 Jan 2020 9:38 +0000 Hi guys As part of the “getting the five on the road after half a decade” I need to do a full fluid replacement. I want to change the coolant and I’m getting conflicting information online. I’ve 6 liters of G13 (pink/orange) stuff. My car has the green fluid in it. So firstly can you use G13 once you flush out the old stuff. Can you drain the green and put in the orange straight or should you run a bit of distilled water in between both fluids? Thanks Fla ---I'm back---- Fla * Posts: 411 Joined: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:24 +0000 Location: Killarney, Co. Kerry Top Re: Which coolant by Steve » Fri, 10 Jan 2020 4:51 +0000 As far as I remember its green for older cars (pre 2000 ish) and orange for newer as they've different anti corrosion properties. Manufacturers changed materials through the years for cooling systems (less copper/steel, more alu/nylon). Don't think mixing is recommended so a hose run through the system wouldn't be a bad idea if you are changing. Steve Site Admin Posts: 5513 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top Re: Which coolant by Fla » Sat, 11 Jan 2020 1:54 +0000 Pink stuff is in there now. Flushed out the green and ran it clear with some distilled water. Put in the pink g13 did 150k and she ran cool. So hopefully it’ll be good Fla ---I'm back---- Fla * Posts: 411 Joined: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:24 +0000 Location: Killarney, Co. Kerry Top Re: Which coolant by aquarian5 » Thu, 16 Jan 2020 4:01 +0000 Welcome back Fla. Good to see you still have a mk1, it looks well. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh, hope life is treating you well.? Catch up anon. John. 1991 BRG V spec One fella said to another.. 'I don't drink anymore'..........other fella said... 'ya but you don't drink any less either'..... aquarian5 ** Posts: 700 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 4:51 +0000 Location: Limerick Top Re: Which coolant by Fla » Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:14 +0000 Hi John Thanks a mill. I’m looking forward to seeing all the old gang and meeting the new people too. I’m nearly ready for nct 2.0 now so once she passes that I’ll be out and about again. Car looks well from a distance but the body got damaged by one of the horses but I’m going to drive it while I wait to get a panel or two. How have you been? Have you still got the original brg? Fla ---I'm back---- Fla * Posts: 411 Joined: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:24 +0000 Location: Killarney, Co. Kerry Top Re: Which coolant by aquarian5 » Fri, 17 Jan 2020 1:11 +0000 Good man Fla. yes still have the BRG, going like a clock too. Did a few jobs on it last year, replaced the 2 rear calipers and handbrake cables, also a new mohair roof.! Actually i have to change my coolant, hasnt been done in a while, long overdue. Cant complain too much Fla, working away and managing to hang on to the 5 still after 16 years. Regards. 1991 BRG V spec One fella said to another.. 'I don't drink anymore'..........other fella said... 'ya but you don't drink any less either'..... aquarian5 ** Posts: 700 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 4:51 +0000 Location: Limerick Top Re: Which coolant by Steve » Fri, 24 Jan 2020 3:36 +0000 aquarian5 wrote:Good man Fla. managing to hang on to the 5 still after 16 years. Keep fighting the good fight! Steve Site Admin Posts: 5513 Joined:** Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top


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