Any reason for not using this (diluted 50/50) for a coolant change? I think mine has LR coolant in it at the moment. 1978 Laverda Jota. Stolen...
1980 Honda CBX1000 6cyl.
1978 Laverda Montjuic.
2010 Yamaha MT01.

I would only use it if the spec. is the same as the manufacturer's. Modern engines require different types of inhibitors etc and might be unhappy with the wrong one. I wouldn't use cheap oil, and the coolant stays in the engine a lot longer than the oil. Forum sponsor Opie Oils might b a good bet. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
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I use OAT antifreeze in all the cars my family have. Not Halfords though.
As long as the system is thoroughly flushed out first should be OK. OAT will react with standard antifreeze and could turn to a sludge if mixed. Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
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Yes the word is coolant. Antifreeze went out with global warming.

Check the LR spec, as with oils what is sold by factors etc as suitable often is not.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Don't tell me I've got the terminology wrong again Bob.  Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Its an age thing, I must be turning into a lexicographer

I wonder if its an arrest-able offence ?  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

I understand the difference although Halfords use the terms "antifreeze" & "coolant" rather loosely hence the apparent lack of specificity. Will probably use LR STC50529 to avoid any risk. With unambiguous accurately this is called "Extended Life Anti-Freeze coolant" on the bottle.

Thanks all for the feedback  1978 Laverda Jota. Stolen...
1980 Honda CBX1000 6cyl.
1978 Laverda Montjuic.
2010 Yamaha MT01.

I had to top up coolant recently first time it's needed it so went to Halfords and got some concentrate stuff,they seemed to take a great deal of time checking on computer to make sure it was right for the car,at 15 quid for a litre it wasn't cheap but I was impressed with the service.

Opie oils a site sponser sell many coolants/Antifreeze and offer discounts to this sites members.

Problem as I tried to highlight before is getting the right one as they have such a large selection and some will not be compatible.

Solution for me would be talk to Millers Oils in Yorkshire by email or phone and ask them what they recommend as Opie stock Miller Coolant/antifreeze. By all means let us know if you do that and what was the outcome.

Contacting Millers and then Opie is how I choose my engine oil for the last few services. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

SYFL2 wrote:

I had to top up coolant recently first time it's needed it so went to Halfords and got some concentrate stuff,they seemed to take a great deal of time checking on computer to make sure it was right for the car,at 15 quid for a litre it wasn't cheap but I was impressed with the service.

that seems a bit pricey Which type was it? 1978 Laverda Jota. Stolen...
1980 Honda CBX1000 6cyl.
1978 Laverda Montjuic.
2010 Yamaha MT01.

Will look in morning.

It's Halfords OAT antifreeze coolant my mistake it's a 2 litre bottle.

Is it a mix/dilute or use straight from bottle ? FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Thanks. The price suggests thats the concentrate. Same stuff I bought except I got 5L for £21.25 (15% discount). 1978 Laverda Jota. Stolen...
1980 Honda CBX1000 6cyl.
1978 Laverda Montjuic.
2010 Yamaha MT01.

So if you mix the 2lts how much do you get in total to put in cooling system ?

Often in places like ASDA you see screen wash ready to use and also concentrate and sums have to be done. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current