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Old 04-22-2013, 07:33 PM   #11
Mikeinnj
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Default Re: Anti-freeze Question

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Originally Posted by Patrick L. View Post
I'm not sure what he means by 'bad'. If he means the coolant is bad for bearing material/babbitt then he is right. If no coolant is getting into the base, no harm done. Water will cool better than a 50/50 coolant mix. I use distilled water with a rust inhibitor and just drain it for the winter.
Anti Freeze has a higher boiling point than plain water.....
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