'18 Hyundai Accent : Can HONDA Genuine coolant be used

[odie]

in the '18 ACCENT ? The Honda Genuine and HYUNDA coolants are distilled / deionized and Ethylene-glycol based . The HYUNDAI also has PHOSPHATE , not sure for H.G.. The H.G. and Hyundai coolant are both non-silicate . The HONDA Genuine also states non BORATE , not aware of the Hyundai coolant . BOTH coolants are a 50/50 mix . I also think both are green . Would use the H.G. coolant to top off the resevoir to the 1/2 mark or a bit below . The ACCENT is under the LOW mark ( picture below ) , especially with the cooler temps . Here's the H.G. bottle .

 

[odie]

Considering this . States other additives not known if they're in the HYUNDAI O.E.M. coolant .

 

[odie]

Or is it a better / safer choice to get the HYUNDAI coolant at their parts department ?

 

[Warstud]

Yes ....you can use the H.G in a Hyundai

 

[Hall]

If you're only using it to top off, buy the Zerex. If you already have the Honda coolant and again, it's only used for topping off, it should be fine too.

 

[dishdude]

Appears to be the same stuff, I'd use whichever I had on hand.

 

[odie]

The HONDA coolant looks to be BLUE . Leaning towards the ZEREX ( above ) or the O.E.M..

 

[Greasymechtech]

Its fine to top off that Hyundai with 50:50 Honda coolant. Nothing to worry about.

Make sure that it is full cold. Green/blue dye is irrelevant not not worth worrying about. No need to run out and buy bottle that'll sit on the shelf.

 

[odie]

Its fine to top off that Hyundai with 50:50 Honda coolant. Nothing to worry about.

Make sure that it is full cold. Green/blue dye is irrelevant not not worth worrying about. No need to run out and buy bottle that'll sit on the shelf.

Will consider it . Still under warranty of the 10 year / 100,000 miles .

 

[odie]

Leaning towards this .

 

[Hall]

Leaning towards this .

Use it. You're starting to BITOG (overthink) this !

 

[odie]

Warranty warrants some caution . Still have the 10 year / 100,000 miles .

 

[Greasymechtech]

Warranty doesn't warrant any caution. Hyundai has always been pretty easy on coolant/antifreeze types. They also don't mandate the coolant dye color.

 

[Hall]

Warranty warrants some caution

According to the owners manual, all you have to use is "antifreeze and water".

 

[odie]

Topped off with existing coolant .

Before TOPPING .

AFTER Top Off :

Noticed this while pulling off the cap of the resevoir . Could that assist with evaporation of coolant ( 50/50 ) ? HONDA Fit has no hole .

 

[Greasymechtech]

Vent is needed when equipped. Don't compare different vehicles.

I prefer 50:50 over deionized water, but distilled water is always an option.

All my cars are to the full level when cold.

Your owners manual should say something like:
The coolant level should be filled between the F and the L marks on the side of the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. If the coolant level is low, add enough distilled (deionized) water to bring the level to the F mark, but do not overfill.

 

[odie]

Hyundai says to 1/2 mark of reservoir with 50/50 coolant for top off . The '13 FIT states fill to MAX mark . Temps in this region range from -25+ to 95+ . Thus go with 50/50 mix .

 

[yowps3]

Or is it a better / safer choice to get the HYUNDAI coolant at their parts department ?

Yes. Especially considering the long change intervals

 

[Marcozi]

I recommend that you use only coolant from the dealer. I've seen Hondas have issues after using non-Honda coolant.

 

[dubber09]

Your Owner's Manual tells you you can pick and use a coolant of your choice complying with those little requirements.
My Kias aren't picky on coolant and I just drain and fill every 2 years with Prestone Asian that has Kia listed on label.
Forte also has a vent hole while Sportage doesn't. I keep coolant level a finger thickness below Max mark as it expands with high temps in summer, while level will drop quite a bit in cold winters and then I just make sure it's above Min and closer to mid point between marks so I don't need to remove any excess when summer comes.