antifreeze

[glenn in camino]

On Sept 13 my wife and I are meeting 35 As from The Model A Touring Club in Reno Nev. for the beginning of our tour to Yellowstone. The first few days will probably be warm, but Yellowstone gets down to the mid 20s at night. I don't usually run antifreeze in my Model As, but maybe this time, I should.
What's the safest antifreeze to use in a Model A, that won't hurt the paint if some gets on it?

[Aerocraft]

I have used Prestone year round for years and it hasn't caused any paint problems.

Gar Williams

[Pmsqrd]

Have a great trip Glen. Which "A" gets the honor of marking the trip?

[modelAtony]

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

On Sept 13 my wife and I are meeting 35 As from The Model A Touring Club in Reno Nev. for the beginning of our tour to Yellowstone. The first few days will probably be warm, but Yellowstone gets down to the mid 20s at night. I don't usually run antifreeze in my Model As, but maybe this time, I should.
What's the safest antifreeze to use in a Model A, that won't hurt the paint if some gets on it?

Low tox prestone or any other, wont foam and safe on paint. Have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA

[KenCoupe]

I am not sure about paint damage, but the propylene glycol antifreeze (such as Sierra) is supposed to be safer for use around animals and is less toxic than Ethylene glycol antifreeze. I have used both types and did not notice any significant difference in the cooling capabilities but I don't have any test results to confirm that.

[Pete W.]

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Hi Glen, I highly recommend the Sierra brand. Doesn't foam, won't harm the paint or finish with my experience with it. I've been pleased in all my cars. If it does I'll come down there and wash it!
Have a fun trip Glen. Pete Walstrom in Wa.

[gridleak]

how far north is the tour going? like to see them in bozeman

[Jim M]

OMG, I envy you. I live in Rhode Island and soon to be a Florida resident. I would love to drive down Rt 1 and see the East Coast but everyone I talk to tells me I am crazy. Hope you make a log of every day and make it available to us crazy's. I have been to Yellowstone and envy your trip. Here's to a safe and pleasant journey. Jim

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Jim M

OMG, I envy you. I live in Rhode Island and soon to be a Florida resident. I would love to drive down Rt 1 and see the East Coast but everyone I talk to tells me I am crazy. Hope you make a log of every day and make it available to us crazy's. I have been to Yellowstone and envy your trip. Here's to a safe and pleasant journey. Jim

It would take forever along Rt. 1. Every town, multiple lights per town. In the northeast you would be lucky to get in 150 mi a day.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Jim M

OMG, I envy you. I live in Rhode Island and soon to be a Florida resident. I would love to drive down Rt 1 and see the East Coast but everyone I talk to tells me I am crazy. Hope you make a log of every day and make it available to us crazy's. I have been to Yellowstone and envy your trip. Here's to a safe and pleasant journey. Jim

I think you should do what you want to do, not what others say you should. I don't know how far that trip is but I'm sure there are plenty of people who have done longer (I have).
If time is not important, break it into bight sized chunks and do them one by one. Believe me, once you have done it, you will reflect on it often, always with a smile and just imagine the bragging rights.

[glenn in camino]

Originally Posted by Pete W

Hi Glen, I highly recommend the Sierra brand. Doesn't foam, won't harm the paint or finish with my experience with it. I've been pleased in all my cars. If it does I'll come down there and wash it!
Have a fun trip Glen. Pete Walstrom in Wa.

Thanks Pete, some one else I know also recommend Sierra. Where can I buy some?

[JOHN CT]

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

Thanks Pete, some one else I know also recommend Sierra. Where can I buy some?

I purchase mine from Napa . I put it in all of my antiques for years and had great luck