Date:         Sat, 8 Nov 2008 16:22:49 -0800
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: What coolant is currently  being used? Recommendations?
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At  11/8/2008 02:38 PM, Ken Wilford wrote:
>Today all modern engines have aluminum components (heads,
>block, or both) so all antifreeze I have seen out there is compatible
>with aluminum.  One of the things you still have to watch out for is
>using tap water to cut the antifreeze with.  If your tap water has
>minerals, etc. this could possibly cause an issue.

I buy a gallon of uncut (advertised good for all colors) and a gallon
of distilled water. I have an ice cream bucket marked at the 2 quart
mark. I measure 2qt of uncut antifreeze and pour it in a container
(empty anti freeze bottle), then I measure 2qt of distilled water and
pour that in. Cap it and write 50/50 on the outside. Now I measure
2qt of distilled water and pour that into the remaining uncut anti
freeze, cap it and mark that bottle 50/50.

I now have 2 gallons of measured 50/50 anti freeze (with clean water)
for less than $10. A full jug will sit upright under the back seat.



Rob
becida@comcast.net
An '84 Westy with a '93 Subaru 2.2 in Western Washington state