Espace 1998 anti-freeze type

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Sun 28 Sep 2003 23:46
Espace 1998 anti-freeze type - Ian D
Just changes the radiator in my 1998 2.2 TD Renault Espace and the coolant that came out was the red colour one (plus some brown silt). I have flushed the rest of the system as much as possible and the question is whether the red anti-freeze is the one to stick to. I bought blue ethylene glycol stuff before I started the radiator change but I have read that the blue and red ones are not compatible. On the basis that I could not have flushed the system/block perfectly I suspect the red anti-freeze from my local motor factors or even Halfords is the one to go for?? Is that right??

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Ian
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Mon 29 Sep 2003 09:39
Espace 1998 anti-freeze type - Aprilia
You can't mix the two.

You need an 'OAT' or 'HOAT' type antifreeze - I think Halfords 'Advanced Formula' antifreeze will be of this type. Its around £16 for 5l (I think) - not too bad.
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