Apologies if this has been asked and answered but I have looked in multiple places for an answer and can’t find a definitive one. I have had to drain flush and will be refilling the coolant on my 1989 Eunos roadster due to a failed T pipe on the thermostat housing.
I want to know what coolant to buy, there are many many suggestions all over the net but I can’t find any hard and fast answer to which is best.
I a tempted to upgrade it to FL-22 according to Mazda documentation it can be used in their older cars, has anyone used it in a mk1?
see page 3 here
http://www.miata.net/garage/tsb/01-033-07-1830b.pdf
If not and the recommendation is not to use it could someone please send me a link to the best coolant that meets all of the requirements of the NA engine.
Help much appreciated long time user of the site but first time poster.
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NA Coolant Question
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Re: NA Coolant Question
Concentrated Mobil Antifreeze does the job perfectly well.
I think it's listed on MX5 Parts but your local motor factor may have it cheaper.
I think it's listed on MX5 Parts but your local motor factor may have it cheaper.
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Re: NA Coolant Question
Mazda's own is good, but dear ,i personally use unipart or texeco, remember it is not just about a coolant and antifreeze it is also about a anti rust also.
Water system holds 4.5 Ltrs so for a 50/50 mix you will need 2.1/4 Ltrs of concentrate , also remember to much is just as bad as not enough with the mix.
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Water system holds 4.5 Ltrs so for a 50/50 mix you will need 2.1/4 Ltrs of concentrate , also remember to much is just as bad as not enough with the mix.
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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Re: NA Coolant Question
Thanks for advice, hoses and thermostat replaced and refilled after a good burping all seems good.
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