Just been to Peugeot main dealer [emoji22] for antifreeze to top up. Told I have red and should have blue . Told red is too alkaline for aluminium radiators and to change asap. Car dealer serviced by either Peugeot or Vauxhall full stamps before I bought it. What colour is your antifreeze please and thoughts?
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2009 Peugeot 308 1.6vti antifreeze
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Re: 2009 Peugeot 308 1.6vti antifreeze
Colour may not be the be-all and end-all to identify which anti-freeze you have fitted but it probably means it's the longer life OAT type. Whoever told you it is too alkaline is talking BS and you should avoid them in future for telling such porkies.
My 2003 C5 had red OAT anti-freeze as does my new 2013 C5. Whilst they are both HDi engines and not petrol I can't see that being relevant.
Are you sure that's exactly what they said? You certainly shouldn't mix old style blue/green with red - that can cause sludge which can clog up the radiator etc.
My 2003 C5 had red OAT anti-freeze as does my new 2013 C5. Whilst they are both HDi engines and not petrol I can't see that being relevant.
Are you sure that's exactly what they said? You certainly shouldn't mix old style blue/green with red - that can cause sludge which can clog up the radiator etc.
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Re: 2009 Peugeot 308 1.6vti antifreeze
Topped up with recommended comma red antifreeze 50:50 distilled water and all fine.[emoji4]
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