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[olly33]

Hi all, I got myself some coolant that was recommended by halfords for my 91 mini 1275.Its Comma G30, will this be ok to use, currently no antifreeze in car, all been flushed out? Cheers

Edited by olly33, 28 December 2014 - 07:51 PM.

[Carlos W]

What colour is it?

[olly33]

Unsure, not opened it yet, but it says it has OAT inhibitors in it.

[olly33]

From Comma website.
Product Code:
XSR2L

Ethylene glycol based antifreeze & coolant with OAT (Organic Additive Technology) inhibitors. Protects against corrosion, overheating and freezing. Typical service life of up to 5 years. Safeguarded with bittering agent to help prevent accidental ingestion.

Service Classification: This Engine Coolant Concentrate conforms to the requirements of: BS 6580:2010Official approvals:

Glysantin® G30® by BASF is approved by:VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda/Bentley/Bugatti/Lamborghini (TL774-D/F); Jaguar from 1999 (VIN 878389); Porsche from 1996; MINI Cooper D between 2007 and 2010; DAF; MAN (324 SNF); MTU (MTL 5048)

The product also protects: Volvo Truck from 2006

[KernowCooper]

Halfords again they should be shut down it contains Organic Acid Technology (OAT) for superior engine protection; wont be the stuff you want in a Mini Engine, even though its based on Etholyne Glycol it has OAT additives

[olly33]

Thanks Kernow, will return it for refund unless they have any without OAT.If not i go mini spares for some.

[alex-95]

Halfords again they should be shut down it contains Organic Acid Technology (OAT) for superior engine protection; wont be the stuff you want in a Mini Engine, even though its based on Etholyne Glycol it has OAT additives

Whats wrong with the OAT?

[KernowCooper]

OAT content and the type of gaskets used in the cooling system in older cars, the OAT eats away at them and the radiator unless its a plastic tank top and bottom wont like OAT either, if you have had the older Bluecol  Antifreeze and dont flush it all out and add OAT type the 2 dont mix and you end up with a congealed stringy egg like stuff floating about and blocking the rad core

[alex-95]

OAT content and the type of gaskets used in the cooling system in older cars, the OAT eats away at them and the radiator unless its a plastic tank top and bottom wont like OAT either, if you have had the older Bluecol  Antifreeze and dont flush it all out and add OAT type the 2 dont mix and you end up with a congealed stringy egg like stuff floating about and blocking the rad core

Thanks for that, I'll try and change that soonish, I did have to change the rad as it had a small leak, So this may not of helped it.

[Phil-R]

A bit of a google search led right back to TMF  (linky)

 

Interestingly...

The MPi cars left the factory with the 'red' coolant 

 

 

I'd hazard a guess that either will work fine. If you're not 100% sure what type is in there now, just completely flush it and use the one you've bought.

[KernowCooper]

It attacks the head gasket and the rad core if it OAT based irrespective of the colour, Bluecol sell one for our cars

[racingbob]

I use the Halfords blue one for older cars

[IainNeon91]

This could explain the puddle of coolant I have most mornings on my engine number.... Haha

Edited by IainNeon91, 29 December 2014 - 04:18 PM.

[MiniMoe2008]

I was thinking about using Toyota Genuine Long Life Radiator fluid.(Pink in Color) I use it on my 2012 Rav4, and I was advised not to use it. Something about it not blending well with older vehicles. I wonder if this would affect it if the engine is rebuilt and used from the beginning of usage?? I currently use Prestone 50/50 Solution and keeps the car warm.

[olly33]

Yes I see minispares sell bluecol,1 litre bottles for a fiver