anti freeze causing corrosion

[4uall]

I use this, so I hope it works LMFAO



http://www.overclock.net/t/1192076/prop ... er-safe/10

[KidDingo]

Yeah. I'm thinking I might switch to that Prestone stuff, too, Jay.

[amawds]

Coolant color is not an indicator of what is in it. All of the available coolants designed to go in an internal combustion engine is compatible with the aluminum heads and iron blocks of these cars. Change it every couple years with 50/50 premix so you don't have to worry about deionized water or whatever and move on with your life. What does a couple gallons of premix cost you? 30 bucks after tax?

To the guy who mentioned people changing things too often, while not trying to flame you, people do it for peace of mind. There's three kinds of people. Change oil every 3k, 5k or whatever, change oil whenever they get around to it, and send oil samples to a company for analysis and determine an exact mileage depending on climate and driving conditions. Whatever you do, dispose of it correctly and accept the consequences, whether that be cost or damage to your engine. Same deal with the coolant. I get oil and filters for free, so I change it every 3k in my bike, and whenever it turns somewhat dark in the car. Coolant is whenever I get around it, which is roughly every couple years.

[majicwrench]

No offense taken, twas I that mention folks changing stuff to often. It is good for the economy, keeps the parts stores in business.

[Fiatracertracer]

50/50 mix of Zerex G-05 and Distilled water for older cars. It's an HOAT formulation. Color has nothing to do with it... HOAT is the key.

http://www.valvoline.com/products/brand ... ifreeze/42

Rated for 5year or 150,000 miles.

Sold at NAPA auto parts for $16.00, distilled water at WallyWorld is .89 cents a gallon.

Never use tap water. Unless you have your tap water checked for metals. Tap water may have metals in it along with other minerals that cause a reaction with the metals in our engines, creating rust and premature failure of engine parts.

Don't mix coolants .... mixing of coolants has been known to cause a negative reaction within the engine, clogging up radiators, causing rust and cavitation.

Google it and read about what other car owners have experienced when mixing coolants of different formulations.

Coolant color is not the proper way to choose a coolant because all formulations can be mixed with all color dies. The die color is chosen by the vehicle manufacturer.

For instance HOAT coolant comes in many colors, blue, pink, orange, green amongst others and even clear, the manufacturer chooses the color. Chrysler is Pink or arange, BMW, Volvo, Mercedes, Maserati, Ferrari, all have there own colors.... but it is HOAT type coolant.

Flush your cooling systems well and do it several times if your engine has never been flushed or has been sitting. Once the cooling system has been flushed and rinsed, fill it with a 50/50 mix of HOAT type coolant and rest assured that your system will be in good shape for any weather for many years.

A clean cooling system will keep our spiders running cool during the summer and warm in the winter, all at the proper temperature while prolonging it's life.

Also, old coolant and poorly grounded engines may cause electrolysis http://www.ve-labs.net/electrolysis-101/how-to-test I am not promoting the products this vendor sells.

Here is a good read from the PT cruiser community: http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/tec ... hread.html