Russ,
We in Canada have used the Eythelene Glycol based coolant for eons and I
have never heard any stories about it being corrosive. On the contrary, it
prevents corrosion. It states on the container that it is for use with
iron, aluminum blocks, heads, etc.
FWIW
Bob
At 07:39 AM 10/27/1999 +1000, Russell & Neola wrote:
>Has anyone out there tried Penrite Classic Car Coolant?
>(http://www.penrite.com.au/fluids.htm)
>
>Apparently it is non-glycol based and they claim it is not corrosive.
>
>I've been using glycol "green stuff" for years but I've always been worried
>by stories about its corrosive properties. Some say soluble oil is better,
>but I believe it rots the hoses, and I want to replace those (at)#$%^& Imp
>heater hoses as infrequently as possible.
>
>The Penrite product sounds almost too good to be true. I'd love to hear from
>someone who knows more....
>
>Russ Maddock
>
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