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coolant/antifreeze
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:40 pm
by rustyrescue
I read somewhere these cars do not like the newer pink/red stuff..........which is what I put in ours after the flush.
What is the issue and should I change it to blue or green? older style.
Re: coolant/antifreeze
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:52 pm
by gt_james
the pink stuff contains OAT which is an organic acid, I don't think the coolant O rings, and O rings in the intake etc will last long with that type.
I use comma super coldmaster ready mix as it has no borates, no 2-eha, no silicates and has phosphates in it. It's Ethelene glycol.
I know a few people on here use bluecol, but it contains borates.
never mix ethelene glycol and oat pink stuff.
Re: coolant/antifreeze
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:17 pm
by DKWW2000
A good indicator of the wrong type is the build up of Brown sediment in the bottom of the expansion tank which I believe is caused by Electrolysis. A reaction between the different metals in the engine.
Re: coolant/antifreeze
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:47 pm
by ian65
my car has always been run on blue antifreeze and the cooling system is as clean as a whistle
Re: coolant/antifreeze
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:22 pm
by A7RXY
ian65 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:47 pm
my car has always been run on blue antifreeze and the cooling system is as clean as a whistle
Remember Dave always spoke of his love for blue antifreeze
RIP our friend your car is in good hands.
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