Coolant change advice

[chr999chr]

Looking to change my coolant is car coolant the same?

Was looking at this premixed stuff. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...yId_255224

If ok how much do i need 2 or 5 Ltrs

[ghostbiker]

I used this on my daughters ER5 and it was fine. I would prob feel ok useing it on the gen 1 as well.
as for how much to use, haynes says 2.4 ltrs

[GrahamB]

I just use whatever I can get my hands on. Can't see why you ccouldn't Halfords stuff. 2.5ltrs from memory but I can check my manual if you want exact figure?

[GrahamB]

Lol that's saved me a  job!

[VNA]

I decided to pop my radiator off and paint it and the grill.
So needed some paint and anti-freeze.

Needed some paint quickly so bought it in Halfords (ouch!)

I looked at their long life anti-freeze, 2ltrs for 14 quid. 

I popped round the corner to the VW dealer and bought 1.5ltrs for 8 quid.

[GrahamB]

Yes Halfords prices are utterly shocking unless you have a trade card. I think I bought 2, 1 ltr bottles premixed from my local Morrisons petrol station last month for 4 quid.

[solorider]

i always use vauxhall long life anti freeze,i do get it cheap which helps but it is a lot cheaper than halfords