Any comments on using a water pump lubricant and corrosion inhibitor rather
than changing the coolant.
Zerex Water Pump Lubricant & Protector (Prevents Rust and Corrosion) for
example.
Don Malling
Randall wrote:
>>I've found it better to store cars with antifreeze than drain them. Lack of
>>a total system fill leads to rusting of the waterpump seal causing a leak
>>later. The block tends to grow rusty fuzz that turns to silt next time the
>>engine is run.
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> I agree, but don't forget that the coolant should still be changed every few
> years even if the engine is not run. The corrosion inhibitors still wear out
> with time.
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> Randall Y
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