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[DJC MINI]

Hi Guys,

 

My coolant has leaked due to a faulty heater valve. I've topped it up with water for now but obviously needs the correct antifreeze. All I know is that its a pinky colour (see pictures). I know Rover changed the coolant type at the end of production. Any ideas? If not how do I go about flushing it through to replace it with a different brand.

 

Any ideas?

 

Thanks,

 

Dan

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Edited by DJC MINI, 13 March 2018 - 07:59 PM.

[minidaves]

the red longlife is the correct type for the mpi oat type

[DJC MINI]

the red longlife is the correct type for the mpi oat type

Thanks. Would you recommend flushing it through anyway before adding the antifreeze

[minidaves]

always worth a flush through as heaters and heater pipes suffer on these cars

[nicklouse]

from the manual.

UNIPART SUPERPLUS 3 ANTI-FREEZE AND
SUMMER COOLANT
 
If this is not available, use an ethylene glycol based
anti-freeze, containing no methanol with
non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use
in mixed metal engines to ensure the protection of
the cooling system against frost and corrosion.

superplus 3 is NLA

[Sprocket]

from the manual.

UNIPART SUPERPLUS 3 ANTI-FREEZE AND
SUMMER COOLANT
 
If this is not available, use an ethylene glycol based
anti-freeze, containing no methanol with
non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use
in mixed metal engines to ensure the protection of
the cooling system against frost and corrosion.

superplus 3 is NLA

That is correct, however, Unipart sells a similar product https://unipartautos...e-5-litres.html

 

Colour doesn't mean much these days. You certainly cannot use the colour to identify what type of coolant it is.

Edited by Sprocket, 14 March 2018 - 10:37 PM.