hi can anyone tell me what's the difference between antifreeze and coolant and how to flush the coolant reservoir to change it also whats best for the rover 200 1999 thanksRover 200 1999 reg coolant change?Theirs no difference.If your going to flush it,I suggest the way my Dad told me.Just open the drain valve a little bit then place a hose in the radiator running at just the right pace as its draining.Start the engine and let it idle.Its important that you only run it in and out very slowly.if the cold water hits to fast it can cause engine damage.But if this process is done correctly it will flush the system better than any other way.I would stay away from replacing it with the old green coolant.It contains a higher concentration of acid and can wear out water pumps radiators and anything pertaining to the coolant system.They have a new type that looks red to rusty colored that's non toxic and works much better on today's cars.Rover 200 1999 reg coolant change?As far as I'm aware they are one and the same - just given different names.
I own a Rover 214 (1999 too!), and have only ever topped up the coolant. I use any brand from Halfords and also a pre-mixed one from Wilkinsons which I keep in the boot just incase (we all know what Rovers are like!).
Not fully answering your question I know - sorry!Rover 200 1999 reg coolant change?my advise is don`t mess with rover engines,the head gasket`s are very weak on this type of rover and flushing will cause you problems,leave well enough alone,
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