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250 250 Coolant type - topping up after thermostat change

Discussion in 'Mechanical - Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust etc' started by jamesbeaumont, Jun 6, 2020.

  1. Jun 6, 2020 #1
    jamesbeaumont

    jamesbeaumont

    I fitted a new thermostat today and when going to top up the coolant after bleeding the system I noticed the coolant was pink vs the green type D I got from RPD.

    Given the original was probably been in there a while and it’s all ok, can I just get a litre of pink and top up instead of draining the whole system?

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  3. Jun 7, 2020 #2
    Danny Danger

    Danny Danger

    When was the last time the coolant was changed
     
  4. Jun 7, 2020 #3
    jamesbeaumont

    jamesbeaumont

    Timing belt and water pump was done at the end of last year so I assume then. I’m trying to find out from the previous owner if it was and what fluid was used.


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  5. Jun 7, 2020 #4
    ianplymouth

    ianplymouth RSM Club Member

    Red or pink fluid is long life stuff 5 year, the blue stuff is 2 year, the only one you have to keep away from is the bright green stuff, if you mix that with any other it turns to jelly.
     
  6. Jun 7, 2020 #5
    jamesbeaumont

    jamesbeaumont

    Good info. The Renault type D is bright green though.. I tried mixing a bit of it with the pink stuff in a beaker yesterday and it hasn’t congealed yet though.


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