I agree with you that water is a better coolant. That's why more than a
50/50 mix can cause overheating problems.
I do take exception with one thing though. Electrolytic erosion from
dissimilar metals, not corrosion, is the biggest killer of coolant parts
(especially aluminum). For more info, see http://www.bmcno.org/RadCap.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: Ajhsys@aol.com <Ajhsys@aol.com>
To: Gonaj@aol.com <Gonaj@aol.com>; mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: Carbs and radiator
>In a message dated 2/9/00 10:07:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, Gonaj@aol.com
>writes:
>
><< I've seen a couple of replys to your origional question and want to ad a
> caution. Someone said that water is the best coolant; not so, use a
proper
> 50/50 solution of antifreeze. It will offer better cooling and protect
your
> system from corrosion. This should be changed at least every 3 years for
>the
> same reason. >>
>
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>I think you'll hear from others on this point. Actually water is the best
>coolant. It transfers heat better than a water/antifreeze mix. Antifreeze
>is necessary if you live in a climate that is prone to freezing.
Antifreeze
>contains rust inhibitors that water lacks, but you can buy rust inhibitors,
>such as Water Wetter, separetely and still use mostly water as a coolant.
>Change water-only coolant every year, water/antifreeze every two years.
Some
>new antifreeze types can go longer, but it is your car! I'd rather change
it
>frequently and flush out any contaminents.
>
>Racing engines use plain water because it cools more efficiently than
>antifreeze. Check the Red Line web site, www.redlineoil.com, and read
about
>Water Wetter.
>
>Allen Hefner
>SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
>'77 Midget
>'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
>
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