Date:         Thu, 15 Apr 2004 08:49:35 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze.Quotes from owners manual and
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OOPs!!

I  meant to say I change the coolant every two years, giving the system
a good flushing out before refilling.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John Rodgers wrote:

> I think it's all bogus. Don't trust this at all! To be on the "Safe"
> side, I use distilled water - absolutely no potential for sediments or
> corrosion agents "IN" the water......but we will not address the
> scientific notion  that water itself  is one of the most corrosive
> agents on the planet. Price is no object  on distilled water and if it
> is, then someone is being pennywise and $100's of dollars foolish,
> considering the price of a new engine. It makes a few bucks for 4
> gallons of distilled water cheap!!! I add Redline Water Wetter to it,
> and Texaco Havoline Phosphate Free and Biodegradeble Antifreeze and call
> it good. I rebuilt my engine 4 years and about 50,000 miles back and
> have not had a single problem with coolant. I remove it, flush the
> cooling system (my mechanic does) and the have it refilled with the new
> chemicals. I definitely beleive a good maintenance regimen is essential.
> So far so good.!!
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>