It keeps toxic antifreeze off the street (and out of the mouths of
thirsty cats, dogs, possums, etc). I consider that worthwhile. I wouldn't
think running deliberately low on coolant would be a good plan for
several reasons, but suit yourself...
BobMGT@aol.com had this to say:
>What does the coolant recovery container do that a fill line in the radiator
>couldn't accomplish? One can avoid leaking coolant on an old car by just not
>filling the radiator to the brim! Now if you fill the plastic overflow tank
>to the top, what do you think happens? Excuse my ranting, just a pet peeve
>of
>mine.
>
>Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
>EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
>52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
>71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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