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Old 10-31-2011, 10:24 PM   #15
Jerry Parr WI
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Default Re: Antifreeze History?

The reason for using alcohol was the new "permanent" antifreeze was expensive by comparison, especially for old cars that tended to leak. I did know a Model A owner who drove his A as an everyday car at least as late as the early 90's. He used windshield washer solvent as antifreeze.
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