Engine coolant.

Slide 'em Wide · Post by **Slide 'em Wide** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:21 pm

I have heard so much about coolants, pro's ,cons and i am left completely confused.

Some guys say they only run coolant in their radiatiors, Others say coolant is the devil incarnate.

Does anyone have some ideas or stats and which brand etc?

All info and advice much appreciated.

And please keep this thread *flame suit* free

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:50 pm

In any alloy engine, or even with an alloy head you must run coolant, or antifreeze. Primarily as a corrosion inhibitor.
Normally they should be mixed 50:50.
I've heard that some racers run 100% coolant, but Its not something I would try.
Beware though, if you top up a 50:50 mix with just water it will get to a point where the reduced concentration of coolant/antifreeze can cause worse corrosion than if just water were used. So ideally top up with a 50:50 mix, a once off small amount of top up with just water will be alright though.

Slide 'em Wide · Post by **Slide 'em Wide** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:12 pm

Thanx Guy

how often do you need to replace it?
and what brand is the "one" to go for?

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:29 am

I buy the Castrol coolant and mix according to instructions, buy a name brand... otherstuff is sometimes colored water

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:42 am

Yeah, you won't go wrong with a good brand name like castrol.
Coolant isn't something that needs to be replaced on a regular basis. Maybe once every 5 years or so, or otherwise only if it becomes contaminated with oil or dirt.

Slide 'em Wide · Post by **Slide 'em Wide** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:33 am

Awesome Thanx guys! I was thinking once a year.....So ill do it now with the next time i service will do that.

Riekert · Post by **Riekert** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:51 am

Slide 'em Wide wrote:Awesome Thanx guys! I was thinking once a year.....So ill do it now with the next time i service will do that.

Mmm... I also need to do that... all my coolent leaked out when I removed the turbo... I caught some of it... in my mouth and face!!

Slide 'em Wide · Post by **Slide 'em Wide** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:18 pm

Riekert wrote:
Slide 'em Wide wrote:Awesome Thanx guys! I was thinking once a year.....So ill do it now with the next time i service will do that.
Mmm... I also need to do that... all my coolent leaked out when I removed the turbo... I caught some of it... in my mouth and face!!

The picture is a funny one and the words leave my filthy mind in stiches of laughter!!

rat · Post by **rat** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:21 pm

Riekert wrote:
Slide 'em Wide wrote:Awesome Thanx guys! I was thinking once a year.....So ill do it now with the next time i service will do that.
Mmm... I also need to do that... all my coolent leaked out when I removed the turbo... I caught some of it... in my mouth and face!!

Does it taste good?

Riekert · Post by **Riekert** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:53 pm

Slide 'em Wide wrote:
Riekert wrote:
Slide 'em Wide wrote:Awesome Thanx guys! I was thinking once a year.....So ill do it now with the next time i service will do that.
Mmm... I also need to do that... all my coolent leaked out when I removed the turbo... I caught some of it... in my mouth and face!!
The picture is a funny one and the words leave my filthy mind in stiches of laughter!!

I can imagine!!

rat wrote:
Riekert wrote:
Slide 'em Wide wrote:Awesome Thanx guys! I was thinking once a year.....So ill do it now with the next time i service will do that.
Mmm... I also need to do that... all my coolent leaked out when I removed the turbo... I caught some of it... in my mouth and face!!
Does it taste good?

not really... its kinda sweet and stings the eyes...

wait... uhm... never mind....

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:09 pm

uhm...

glycol will make you horribly ill, and possibly kill you.

you must be careful with that shit mabroo, even though it looks like lemon and lime energade - it really isnt, and its a lot more dangerous!

Riekert · Post by **Riekert** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:28 pm

veecee wrote:uhm...

glycol will make you horribly ill, and possibly kill you.

you must be careful with that shit mabroo, even though it looks like lemon and lime energade - it really isnt, and its a lot more dangerous!

I didn't ingest it... as soon as it started seeping out where I unscrewed the bolt, I tried to get out from under the car so...

But thanx for the concern

n1smo200sx · Post by **n1smo200sx** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:10 pm

Water Wetter works vey well-worth the price you pay for it