Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.7Di red coolant: what is "life of vehicle"?

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Sat 28 Jun 2008 11:37
01 1.7Di red coolant: what is "life of vehicle"? - mfarrow
The service schedule and Haynes both say that the coolant should survive the life of the vehicle. Exactly how long is this, and is this calculated by saying the corrosion inhibitors will last for 5 years and then it'll start rusting away until it fails at 10 years i.e. end of life?

Red coolant from GM bought from the parts counter is 5 years, what's so special about the original fitment stuff?

Edited by mfarrow on 28/06/2008 at 11:40

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Sat 28 Jun 2008 12:09
01 1.7Di red coolant: what is "life of vehicle"? - Pugugly
Prudence would dictate a change to me.
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Sat 28 Jun 2008 18:51
01 1.7Di red coolant: what is "life of vehicle"? - John S
Interesting, isn't it? According to my Trade Club book, Vauxhall's latest 'red' antifreeze has a '5 year service life'.

JS
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Sat 28 Jun 2008 20:55
01 1.7Di red coolant: what is "life of vehicle"? - roosterbooster
vauxhall red/orange antifreeze has service life of 5 years
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