Recommended Coolant for Diesel Bongo

[ianpaull]

Hi Guys

I have a 2.5L auto Diesel bongo (1997) SGL5F

The previous owner has thoughtfully fitted a coolant alarm and whilst its not going off regularly its starting to bleep a bit when not on level ground so could likely do with a top up. The manual i purchased on here just says to use genuine long life coolant but I wondered if anyone can advise on this? I've been into halfords and decided it would be best to ask first...some doctrine suggests mixing coolants is a bad idea and the whole thing should be drained, flushed and refilled but this seems a little extreme for an occasional low-level light...

Any thoughts/advice appreciated

thanks

Ian

[rita]

Hi Ian, universal antifreeze should be ok.

Something like this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluecol-u-Uni ... 4897.l4275

[Bob]

Loosen the screws in the header tank and clean with a wire brush. The corrosion inhibitor can coat them.

[Northern Bongolow]

this thread contains some good advice.
read the links in it too.

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... it=coolant

[haydn callow]

Loosen the screws in the header tank and clean with a wire brush. The corrosion inhibitor can coat them.

I think because it only beeps when not level it will be a bit low on coolant rather than a dirty screw.

[ianpaull]

Thanks for the advice guys, appreciated