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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Rotaryguru on August 08, 2008, 09:01:07 AM

Title: Does this Coolant look normal??
Post by: Rotaryguru on August 08, 2008, 09:01:07 AM
Hi Everyone.... Just preparing for Rotorstock, and checked the coolant. Everything is running fine, and I know its about time to change it, but does it look normal, or is mine a bad example?

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg24/rotaryguru/DSC00417.jpg)

I\'m running it on the strip tomorrow, and know things will get hot.... the last thing I need is my coolant not doing its job!!
Title: Does this Coolant look normal??
Post by: Gatesy on August 08, 2008, 09:37:58 AM
Sure you aint got Mountain Dew in there?
Title: Does this Coolant look normal??
Post by: pigeon on August 08, 2008, 09:40:51 AM
if you are unsure about it mate and its about time it was changed you would be best of changing it, it doesnt take long.
Title: Does this Coolant look normal??
Post by: Rotaryguru on August 08, 2008, 09:42:25 AM
Quote from: pigeon;522781if you are unsure about it mate and its about time it was changed you would be best of changing it, it doesnt take long.

Might have run out of time....Been so busy at work, Sort of left everything to the last minute!!!:mad:
Title: Does this Coolant look normal??
Post by: pigeon on August 08, 2008, 09:46:49 AM
Quote from: Rotaryguru;522784Might have run out of time....Been so busy at work, Sort of left everything to the last minute!!!:mad:

you could always do it at pod. it dont take long buddy.
Title: Does this Coolant look normal??
Post by: RobbieRX-7 on August 08, 2008, 10:00:00 AM
The colour of the coolant looks ok, but from what i can see, the presence of rust on your filler neck and upper chamber is a sure sign of past neglection.There shouldn\'t be any rust at all. You should change the coolant every 2 years, very important on these cars as corrosion is THE main cause for water seal failure, meaning engine out and rebuild!
Title: Does this Coolant look normal??
Post by: Rotaryguru on August 08, 2008, 10:05:21 AM
Quote from: RobbieRX-7;522794The colour of the coolant looks ok, but from what i can see, the presence of rust on your filler neck and upper chamber is a sure sign of past neglection. You should change the coolant every 2 years, very important on these cars as corrosion is THE main cause for water seal failure, menaing engine out and rebuild!

Yeah, quite agree. know it needs to be done, but may not have the time before tomorrow.