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Big Rig
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« on: August 08, 2011, 04:45:10 PM »
When to change it?
What to use?
Change all hoses?

thoughts...
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2011, 05:08:14 PM »
After 121K miles, I've changed the coolant once. Maybe I should do it again. Changed the cap once. No other issues.
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« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2011, 05:08:48 PM »
Oh yeah: All the hoses are original too.
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« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2011, 06:01:38 PM »
Honda' recommended coolant change is 2yrs. or 8,0000 miles.

You can use any antifreeze/coolant as long as it's a phosphate-free and silicate-free formula.
Pre-mix is handy. 1 gallon should suffice.

Silicates will damage the water pump.

Sandy in AZ. may be only using Water Wetter and not an antifreeze/coolant.
In N.J. I would use the phosphate-free and silicate-free pre-mix formula from Prestone or Peak.

Hoses? Check for rot/condition. You didn't mention your total mileage???
Is the Valk stored outside? - That can age the hoses...
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