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1. Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Linnhoff, Eric" <elinnhoff@smmc.saint-lukes.org>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:56:05 -0600
I know we all have opinions on which gas, oil and tranny lubes are the best to use but what antifreeze/coolant does everyone use? And why? Eric Linnhoff in KC 1998 Dodge Neon R/T eric10mm@qni.com ICQ
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00181.html (7,243 bytes)

2. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: Gail/Sid deLeon <deleon@sstar.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:23:23 -0600
Nothing we can use will transfer more heat than water.A little " water wetter " will help. Sid
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00182.html (7,617 bytes)

3. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Brian Berryhill" <brianberryhill@flashmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:25:47 -0600
I use the Prestone Long Life stuff.... the orange juice. It's supposed to last 5y/150k, but I change it every 30k anyways. It probably isn't as efficient as the green stuff since it lasts longer, but
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00183.html (8,223 bytes)

4. RE: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Linnhoff, Eric" <elinnhoff@smmc.saint-lukes.org>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:50:12 -0600
So, is it safe/wise to run only water with or without the Redline Water Wetter type stuff (which I heard was nothing more than soapy water) in the summer months? What are the advantages and/or disadv
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00185.html (8,108 bytes)

5. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: Ajstratton@aol.com
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 16:54:26 EST
I buy whatever is on sale. Personally, I don't believe there is enough difference between any major manufacturer to cause a concern, as long as you keep it fresh. I change it with each clutch. (read:
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00186.html (7,661 bytes)

6. RE: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Jason Isley" <Jason.Isley@alltel.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:57 -0600
For the last 5 years all of my solo cars have had nothing but H20 and water wetter. Then I don't have to worry about the motor freezing and cracking here in AZ. I am sure that some coolant is in the
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00187.html (8,454 bytes)

7. RE: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "eric salem" <ebsalem@radiks.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 18:16:14 -0600
Air works. thanks, e '72 911 I know we all have opinions on which gas, oil and tranny lubes are the best to use but what antifreeze/coolant does everyone use? And why? Eric Linnhoff in KC 1998 Dodge
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00188.html (8,139 bytes)

8. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Linnhoff" <eric10mm@qni.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 18:14:55 -0600
Only as long as your fan does too. ;^) Eric Linnhoff in KC '98 Neon R/T (4 door) <eric10mm@qni.com> ICQ# 101282513 --Original Message--
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00189.html (8,141 bytes)

9. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: Hottvr@aol.com
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 20:00:27 EST
<< I know we all have opinions on which gas, oil and tranny lubes are the best to use but what antifreeze/coolant does everyone use? And why? Eric Linnhoff in KC >> When you run a Mod car it doesn't
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00192.html (8,392 bytes)

10. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: Hottvr@aol.com
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 20:12:05 EST
<< Only as long as your fan does too. ;^) Eric Linnhoff in KC '98 Neon R/T (4 door) <eric10mm@qni.com> >> Same goes for power steering on a Neon!!!! Right Eric???? Without that little belt not much h
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00193.html (8,194 bytes)

11. RE: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Fuhrmann" <bfuhrman@isd.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 20:16:40 -0600
Coolant doesn't just keep the engine from freezing. It also reduces the pressure inside the radiator at temperatures over 212 F and raises the temperature at which the water boils. Miniscule amounts
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00196.html (9,617 bytes)

12. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Steckel" <lorenzoscribe@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 21:22:49 -0500
Based on my three years working for a regional blender and packager of antifreeze, it seems that there is really very little difference between any of the yellow/green colored national antifeeze bran
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00197.html (10,627 bytes)

13. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Steckel" <lorenzoscribe@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 21:25:51 -0500
The difference between the yellow/orange antifreeze and the Dexcool (orange juice) product is in the ad pack. The Dexcool uses an organic corrosion inhibitor that if not contaminated by the yellow/or
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00198.html (9,912 bytes)

14. RE: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Steckel" <lorenzoscribe@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 21:28:47 -0500
The "environmentally safe" antifreeze uses propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. The EPA rates the propylene stuff as "non toxic." Antifreeze of this type uses a specific add pack that will mi
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00199.html (9,652 bytes)

15. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Steckel" <lorenzoscribe@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 21:35:28 -0500
I'm sorry. That's supposed to be yellow/green. Senior moment. _________________________________________________________________
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00200.html (10,684 bytes)

16. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: Smokerbros@aol.com
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 02:10:40 EST
My understanding is that you should also add some water pump lubricant (present in antifreeze/coolant, but not in Water or Water Wetter). CHD
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00206.html (8,398 bytes)

17. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: John Lieberman <johnlee@softdisk.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 01:16:15 -0600
Interesting discussion! In the DP Mini, I run a mix of 25% Prestone green stuff & 75% distilled water and then add the appropriate amount of Redline Water Wetter. Because of the compression, timing,
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00207.html (10,417 bytes)

18. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Linnhoff" <eric10mm@qni.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 01:36:47 -0600
== WHOOOOOOAAA there big fella. You mean to tell me that some coolants are already pre-diluted to the desired 50/50 mix? Or that they may require different coolant/water mixture percentages to achie
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00208.html (8,825 bytes)

19. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: David K Yeung <dkyeung@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:55:13 -0600
when you state PG isn't as efficient as EG, do you mean in terms of boilover protection, freeze protection, heat transfer or something else? I'm considering migrating over to PG but not if it means
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00212.html (8,762 bytes)

20. Re: Coolant? (score: 1)
Author: WheelerDealerUSA@netscape.net (Jonathan Kniskern)
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:09:09 -0500
Great topic. The Miata Club has always recomended the 50/50 mixture (as does Mazda), but the club also says that in the summer months, pure water (distilled, of course) can be run, and that water wet
/html/autox/2001-01/msg00214.html (9,904 bytes)


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