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a-bone newby · 09-11-2014, 10:35 AM

can anyone tell me how much water in the rad and block for storing antifreeze

CarlG · 09-11-2014, 10:37 AM

about 3-gallons

Benson · 09-11-2014, 10:46 AM

50% antifreeze / water is good for minus 34 F (IF using the "real" anti freeze ...NOT the weak stuff that they sell lately)!!

Don't make the mistake of using the weak antifreeze that they sell today AND mix it 50/50 ... that will freeze at about Zero F.

I know one guy who lost a brand new $4500 rebuilt engine. Cracked the new Snyder head and block.

Tom Wesenberg · 09-11-2014, 04:17 PM

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I use 1 1/2 gallons pure antifreeze and 1 gallon of water. Be sure they get well mixed, and it will be good for the coldest Minnesota days.

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Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: cooling 50% antifreeze / water is good for minus 34 F (IF using the "real" anti freeze ...NOT the weak stuff that they sell lately)!! Don't make the mistake of using the weak antifreeze that they sell today AND mix it 50/50 ... that will freeze at about Zero F. I know one guy who lost a brand new $4500 rebuilt engine. Cracked the new Snyder head and block. Last edited by Benson; 09-11-2014 at 10:51 AM.

09-11-2014, 04:17 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: cooling Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use 1 1/2 gallons pure antifreeze and 1 gallon of water. Be sure they get well mixed, and it will be good for the coldest Minnesota days.