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wingski · 09-15-2017, 08:27 AM

This car of mine has Evans waterless coolant in it. I just checked and the stuff costs $45 a jug. Do any of you use Evans and is it worth the price?

Mike Peters · 09-15-2017, 08:33 AM

A friend has Evans in his hot rod. It's fine so long as you don't ever get a leak when you are out and about, because he said you cannot add water to top off your coolant. Not water compatible.

Big hammer · 09-15-2017, 08:38 AM

Also very expensive !

wingski · 09-15-2017, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Peters

A friend has Evans in his hot rod. It's fine so long as you don't ever get a leak when you are out and about, because he said you cannot add water to top off your coolant. Not water compatible.

That's the thing that scares me. I've never been in a situation where I couldn't add something that was available if the coolant was low. I really don't want to have to carry a jug or two of Evans on a trip because with a rumble seat and no trunk I don't have space. And, I'm talking about almost $100 for two jugs.

jhowes · 09-15-2017, 08:44 AM

What's the advantage suppose to be? Jack

wingski · 09-15-2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jhowes

What's the advantage suppose to be? Jack

It can't boil.

Jacksonlll · 09-15-2017, 08:47 AM

It does not get my vote. Fix the car and use coolant.

SeaSlugs · 09-15-2017, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacksonlll

It does not get my vote. Fix the car and use coolant.

same, you want to have the option if absolutely necessary to be able to fill it up from a ditch of water if need be haha.

Roger V · 09-15-2017, 09:09 AM

A friend used it and supposedly ruined the head gasket. He replaced the head gasket and changed the coolant. Maybe it was coincidence with some other reason for the head gasket to leak.

KGBnut · 09-15-2017, 10:33 AM

I use just plain water with some rust inhibitor in the warm months. When the weather starts to turn cold I put the antifreeze back in...just an off the shelf product, like Prestone. All during the warm weather I just add water as needed (which is rare). In the winter, I don't put nearly as many miles on her, but like her to be ready to go.

Ken

CWPASADENA · 09-15-2017, 11:12 PM

I am not in favor of using Evans Coolant.

If you have a overheating problem, I also would suggest you fix the problem so you do not have to use the stuff.

My opinion.

Chris W.

09-15-2017, 08:27 AM	#1
wingski Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cave Junction, Oregon Posts: 432	waterless coolant This car of mine has Evans waterless coolant in it. I just checked and the stuff costs $45 a jug. Do any of you use Evans and is it worth the price?

09-15-2017, 08:33 AM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: waterless coolant A friend has Evans in his hot rod. It's fine so long as you don't ever get a leak when you are out and about, because he said you cannot add water to top off your coolant. Not water compatible.

09-15-2017, 08:38 AM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: waterless coolant Also very expensive ! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

09-15-2017, 08:44 AM	#5
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: waterless coolant What's the advantage suppose to be? Jack

09-15-2017, 08:47 AM	#7
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: waterless coolant It does not get my vote. Fix the car and use coolant.

09-15-2017, 09:09 AM	#9
Roger V Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,593	Re: waterless coolant A friend used it and supposedly ruined the head gasket. He replaced the head gasket and changed the coolant. Maybe it was coincidence with some other reason for the head gasket to leak.

09-15-2017, 10:33 AM	#10
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: waterless coolant I use just plain water with some rust inhibitor in the warm months. When the weather starts to turn cold I put the antifreeze back in...just an off the shelf product, like Prestone. All during the warm weather I just add water as needed (which is rare). In the winter, I don't put nearly as many miles on her, but like her to be ready to go. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

09-15-2017, 11:12 PM	#11
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: waterless coolant I am not in favor of using Evans Coolant. If you have a overheating problem, I also would suggest you fix the problem so you do not have to use the stuff. My opinion. Chris W.