Thread: Another coolant question: repsol what??

Theres probably nothing wrong with it,,
in a 1988 RR--(to you JC)
go here turn to page 2
Chemical Products, Lubricants, Petrol Stations... Repsol.com

Thanks Pedro,

I found that page, but it doesn't seem to match what I can see in the expansion tank / bleed bung. Mine's definitley luminescent green . Repsol's OAT ones are red, and the other on the first page look kinda blue..

Well, it's not leaking (*touch wood*) so hopefully I won't have to do much till next service anyway.

Just wanted to find out what I can safely top up with in the event of coolant loss.

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Are you sure that's the right product code? The only green coolants that I know of from Repsol are for bikes e.t.c.

Originally Posted by Sully

Are you sure that's the right product code? The only green coolants that I know of from Repsol are for bikes e.t.c.

No not really, that's what it sounded like over the phone though. I've email them to confirm what they used. It's definitely green tho

I did find this info though... Matches the product code of FCT10

Product Name: Fortron COOLING SYSTEM TREATMENT 5000

Other Names:
COOLING SYSTEM 5000 FCT200 – 200 litre drum
COOLING SYSTEM 5000 FCT20 – 20 litre container
COOLING SYSTEM 5000 FCT10 – 10 litre container
COOLING SYSTEM 5000 FCT5000 – 325ml bottle

Recommended Use:

Fortron Cooling System 5000 is a super concentrate water based coolant that contains proprietary organic acid technology (OAT). This product provides excellent cooling system protection for petrol, diesel and gas engines, in passenger cars, buses, tractors, trucks,

Supplier: Fortron Automotive Treatments Pty Ltd
14-18 Sangiorgio Court, Osborne Park
Perth, Western Australia 6017
ACN 008 872 197 ABN 12 008 872 197
Phone: (618) 9202 7800 (Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm)
Fax: (618) 9202 7851
Website: www.fortron.com.au

Full specs can be found here on the above info: http://www.fortron.com.au/downloads/Aust_SDS/Cooling%20System%20Treatment%205000%20Iss%20A.pdf

Direct link to FCT10 product here (not sure of the difference between 2000 & 5000):
2000 - Fortron Automotive Treatments Pty Ltd - Specialising in Engine Oils & Fuel Additives
5000 - Fortron Automotive Treatments Pty Ltd - Specialising in Engine Oils & Fuel Additives

I wouldn't be surprised if that's what was used...

Need to ask a question about coolant. Sorry for hijacking but seemed a good place to put it:

My mech is currently rebuilding my cooling system, and has asked where and what coolant he should be using (well, he actually asked what YOU guys recommend!).
I'm pretty confident it needs to be the red OAT stuff. Is the red stuff available from SuperCheap, Repco, etc suitable for the V8 D2?
If not, wheres the best place to get and what?
I did notice Sullys post above, and would be keen to hear others thoughts too.

While we're at it, what recommendation for fluids for a power steering "top up". Not really wanting to go down the route of a full flush if it can be helped.

Cheers in advance,

There's no need to use the OAT red stuff specifically. Without researching it too much, I believe it's more prone to springing leaks when changing from green to red, due to it being of a thinner consistancy, or something along those lines.
I'm unsure if you'll face the same issues in changing from red to green glycol based coolant. That said, you can get OAT coolant in a green colour too.

I'm running green glycol based coolant in mine (as are many others) and it performs just fine. Many LR specialists are moving away from the red OAT coolant if that gives you an indication.

The below thread might help you out a bit: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...t-coolant.html

Regarding the power steering fluid top up. Most fluids are much the same, so you should be relatively safe to top up with a good quality brand that you can pick up from an auto shop. There are claims that some fluids can react against each other, but I've never heard of that happening.

Cat ELC