[AT] Antifreeze question

[william.neff.powell at comcast.net]

Dave,

You are saying that you never reduce the density of anti-freeze when you buy it? Do you buy the 50-50 mix? 

I have read that running straight thick antifreeze will cause overheating..... 

Regards,

Will Powell
Pottstown, PA
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Dave Ernst" <shop at cccomm.net>
> I'm an old fuddy duddy. I never mix oil or antifreeze brands. Including 
> adding water to antifreeze, as I've seen some pretty cruded up radiator 
> cores. Oil is Delco and anitfreeze is Prestone. I never look at any other 
> brands much less price which I consider good insurance........
> In a cold Nevada,
>  Dave
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "kgw" <gwaugh at wowway.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Antifreeze question
> 
> 
> > The RV antifreeze isn't intended for engine use at all.  Low boiling 
> > point, no corrosion, lube additives etc.  It is intended for winterizing 
> > water & disposal lines in RV, camping trailers etc.  I used to used large 
> > amounts of it winterizing summer homes back in the AZ mountains in my days 
> > as a plumber.
> >
> > Gene
> >
> > -- 
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> > Gene Waugh
> > Elgin, Illinois USA
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> > H. L. Staples wrote:
> >
> >>Kevin----The problem with the RV antifreeze might be the lack of corrosion
> >>inhibitors.
> >>
> >>H. L. Staples
> >>
> >>McLoud, Oklahoma
> >>
> >>USA
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