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Date:         Fri, 22 Dec 2000 19:34:08 -0800
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: help! overheating with maple syrup smell
Comments: To: T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM>
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> > Jay, > > I think Gary's theory about freezeup is probably right. Get a cheap > > tester at the FLAPS and check the coolant for protection level. > > The 50/50 mix is good for about -34F, so unless you expect to see lower > > temps than that, you should be fine. > > Larry > > > General ratio starts at 60/40 coolant, 70/30 not a bad idea in adverse > conditions. now I live in (mostly) sunny Northern California but still, > 50/50 isn't what I'd use in the winter.

Then you would be going against the owner's manual... specifically states 50/50 ratio summer and winter.... ALSO.... at 70 water/30 coolant there's a good chance the coolant level sensor will signal the coolant light to start blinking.... unless the coolant sensor is bad...

Bill


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