10-23-2017, 01:46 PM | #1 |
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Antifreeze
I know this must be a subject that has been talked about a million times but I'm unsure so I thought I would ask. I put a new radiator in my car will straight water and now that it's getting closer to Winter I need to get a protected. I have heard about distilled water and regular antifreeze or the 50/50 mix what do you all prefer
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10-23-2017, 01:52 PM | #2 |
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I used the 50/50 mix from menards and it works great.. Good price too when onsale.
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10-23-2017, 02:16 PM | #3 |
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I am using the same stuff I use in my family car, a 50/50 mix. Nothing special.
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10-23-2017, 02:30 PM | #4 |
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Some kind of anti-corrosion protection is necessary even if antifreeze isn't required, seems to me.
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10-23-2017, 03:05 PM | #5 |
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I use cooling fluid made for cast-iron blocks,it can get hotter before boiling as water,keeps the rust out and no anti-freeze needed
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10-23-2017, 05:13 PM | #7 |
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I use distilled water bought at the grocery store and Prestone yellow concentrate antifreeze. Usually Wallmart has the best price. Use a 50/50 mix.
Yes, you want antifreeze even if the car is not in freezing temps. Last edited by old31; 10-24-2017 at 03:17 AM. |
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10-23-2017, 10:33 PM | #9 |
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Some in my club have had problems with antifreeze foaming. I use O'Reilly Conventional Green Antifreeze made for older cars (pre-1980). No problems for me. I do use distilled water to mix 50-50.
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10-23-2017, 10:41 PM | #10 |
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Sounds reasonable!
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10-23-2017, 11:17 PM | #11 |
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Don't forget to use conventional formula for use in vehicles with brass radiators. Prestone long life in the yellow jug not compatible.
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10-23-2017, 11:19 PM | #12 |
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50/50 green/water causes no issues. my car has sat with it in there for 40 years or more. changed occasionally of course. I use the mix your own out of habit
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10-25-2017, 04:57 PM | #13 |
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I use a 50/50 mix in the radiator here in the Mississippi heat. I do refill with distilled water because of all the chemicals and minerals in the tap water. We don't get the winter weather most of you folks do.
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10-25-2017, 05:24 PM | #14 |
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I bought some marine grade antifreeze because it is biodegradable. At the time I was losing water out the over flow tube and did not want to harm any thing. I will let people know how it goes.
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10-25-2017, 07:27 PM | #15 |
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I keep my Model As in my heated garage when they're not on the road. Be careful with antifreeze. IT WILL REMOVE PAINT.
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10-25-2017, 09:36 PM | #17 |
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There's been discussion elsewhere about the ethylene glycol ( green, etc.) vs. newer propylene glycol based antifreeze. The latter being less toxic and not as corrosive.
Can't remember which is more suitable in brass and aluminum cores. We use the 50/50 all compatible Sierra in the new Brassworks radiators and no noticeable effects so far. |
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I use 50/50 SIERRA Brand Coolant,Propolyne Glycol, available at ACE, with distilled water, which resists foaming and, if leaked, is not poisonous to animals.
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10-26-2017, 12:42 AM | #19 |
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More information please! This sounds to good.
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If you have pets at home or neighbors who let their pets roam, it would be prudent to always use the non toxic antifreeze. A little more expensive but worth the peace of mind.
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