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Colonel · 12-30-2016, 09:37 AM

Does anyone have experience using Royal Purple Ice in the radiator cooling system? I am looking for a corrosion inhibitor/pump lube to mix with water. Prefer to use water for cooling than antifreeze. All comments or suggestions appreciated.

C26Pinelake · 12-30-2016, 10:26 AM

i think it is a mistake not to use a 50/50 antifreeze mixture that already contains the rust inhibitor and pump lube and the additive will likely be fairly expensive on its own. Search previous posts on the issue. Some times money not spent is not money saved. Wayne

Gary WA · 12-30-2016, 10:30 AM

I use NAPA 1300 Rust Inhibitor and distilled water.

700rpm · 12-30-2016, 11:16 AM

I use a couple ounces of water soluable oil in tap water, and denatured alcohol for anti-freeze.

C26Pinelake · 12-30-2016, 12:04 PM

Research or search the subject. The true experts on this site suggest you use a 50/50 antifreeze mixture. Don't make up a Mickey Mouse concoction ! If you can afford an A you should be able to afford antifreeze! Wayne

Gold Digger · 12-30-2016, 08:01 PM

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Why would anyone not want to use antifreeze instead of some concoction that may work and may not and want save your car from freezing if you drive to another climate.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-30-2016, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold Digger

Why would anyone not want to use antifreeze instead of some concoction that may work and may not and want save your car from freezing if you drive to another climate.

Old wives' tales has something to do with it.

Colonel · 12-30-2016, 09:05 PM

I suppose my main concern is internal and external head gasket leakage. I have had multiple situations with different engines, that have been properly cared for, show leakage over time with antifreeze but not on water. The chemistry of ethylene glycol seems to be more inclined to breaching the head gasket. Getting a bit old to fight the problem.

I don't drive in cold weather. Cooling is good on water but I am not that comfortable with the corrosion inhibitor. Don't want to do damage to the radiator before I find a problem. There are a lot of people on Fordbarn that run with water and I am interested in the products they use.

J Franklin · 12-30-2016, 09:40 PM

I use water in my A also for the same reason. Here is what I use, Safe from Conklin Products-
https://www.conklin.com/productdetai...line=09&eibo=0

Bruce Adams · 12-30-2016, 10:20 PM

My Engine Rebuilder recommended I add BARRS LEAK Head Gasket sealer on my new engine which does not leak at the head gasket after 10,000 miles of use including high speed driving and such.

Could that be a solution for you rather than making your own brew?

C26Pinelake · 12-31-2016, 12:23 AM

bottom line is most people that don't use antifreeze do not use it because they think they are being penny wise in other words they are downright cheap.

12-30-2016, 09:37 AM	#1
Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 251	Royal Purple Ice Does anyone have experience using Royal Purple Ice in the radiator cooling system? I am looking for a corrosion inhibitor/pump lube to mix with water. Prefer to use water for cooling than antifreeze. All comments or suggestions appreciated.

12-30-2016, 10:26 AM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Royal Purple Ice i think it is a mistake not to use a 50/50 antifreeze mixture that already contains the rust inhibitor and pump lube and the additive will likely be fairly expensive on its own. Search previous posts on the issue. Some times money not spent is not money saved. Wayne

12-30-2016, 11:16 AM	#4
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Royal Purple Ice I use a couple ounces of water soluable oil in tap water, and denatured alcohol for anti-freeze. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

12-30-2016, 12:04 PM	#5
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Royal Purple Ice Research or search the subject. The true experts on this site suggest you use a 50/50 antifreeze mixture. Don't make up a Mickey Mouse concoction ! If you can afford an A you should be able to afford antifreeze! Wayne

12-30-2016, 08:01 PM	#6
Gold Digger Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arkansas & Alaska Posts: 645	Re: Royal Purple Ice Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Why would anyone not want to use antifreeze instead of some concoction that may work and may not and want save your car from freezing if you drive to another climate.

12-30-2016, 09:05 PM	#8
Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 251	Re: Royal Purple Ice I suppose my main concern is internal and external head gasket leakage. I have had multiple situations with different engines, that have been properly cared for, show leakage over time with antifreeze but not on water. The chemistry of ethylene glycol seems to be more inclined to breaching the head gasket. Getting a bit old to fight the problem. I don't drive in cold weather. Cooling is good on water but I am not that comfortable with the corrosion inhibitor. Don't want to do damage to the radiator before I find a problem. There are a lot of people on Fordbarn that run with water and I am interested in the products they use.

12-30-2016, 09:40 PM	#9
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,966	Re: Royal Purple Ice I use water in my A also for the same reason. Here is what I use, Safe from Conklin Products- https://www.conklin.com/productdetai...line=09&eibo=0

12-30-2016, 10:20 PM	#10
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Royal Purple Ice My Engine Rebuilder recommended I add BARRS LEAK Head Gasket sealer on my new engine which does not leak at the head gasket after 10,000 miles of use including high speed driving and such. Could that be a solution for you rather than making your own brew?

12-31-2016, 12:23 AM	#11
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Royal Purple Ice bottom line is most people that don't use antifreeze do not use it because they think they are being penny wise in other words they are downright cheap.