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Squiggy's 2012 DBP II Si Coupe
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Last time I changed the coolant on a Honda was the factory fill from an '03. It was not blue.
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Supposedly changed to bue coolant in 2004, but I cannot find the press bulletin about it.
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blue blinker fluid adds hp
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Btw, it definitely doesn't taste like something blue. 
I managed to get a face, mouth, and ear full of the stuff when disconnecting a hose. Smart me actually wore safety glasses expecting some dripping and stuff. Didn't quite expect the gush that came out when removing the upper part of the lower hose though! 
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Was noticing over the past few days that shifting at high/near redline RPMs is extremely smooth now.
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Btw, it definitely doesn't taste like something blue.
Tastes a little bitter doesn't it? That quick disconnect is awesome on the lower rad hose isn't it!
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Quick disconnect my ***. All four were typical hose clamps. That bottom one gave me the hardest time, too. There is just not much room to maneuver and I have small hands.
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I'm sure the lower rad hose releases just by pulling the spring clip out of the rad...
Just pull out the clip #8 and bam! Its off! Then you take the hose clamp off once the hose is in your hands!
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I'm sure the lower rad hose releases just by pulling the spring clip out of the rad...
Just pull out the clip #8 and bam! Its off! Then you take the hose clamp off once the hose is in your hands!
Looks simple in theory, but accessing it is not. Possibly taking off some of the lower bumper cover would help, but there is still the frame to deal with.
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Its easier for sure if you remove the splash shield and remove the clip from underneath. I've had a couple off...
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Well, I'll be damned if I wasn't able to actually see that little clip while underneath the car! I will make sure to point that out when I post up the DIY. With credit to you for pointing it out of course.
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Should look like this...sorry for the lousy photo
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lol how'd you get it off without messing with that clip?? Just pulling? 
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You pull out the other metal clip (not the ring clamp)
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Exactly what I was thinking when I posted it. I was in a hurry to get it "installed" when I got home. Literally checked the mail from my car, parked in the garage, ripped open the envelope, "installed" it, and then snapped a picture. I have been ridiculously busy lately! Anyway, it has some heft to it.