Barry,
I have read that there is no benefit (nor any harm) in using the extended life
coolant in a car not specifically designed for it. I think the orange
formulation has corrosion inhibitors for mainly aluminum parts, and compounds
that are less abrasive to tight tolerances in modern water pumps. Now, with
propylene glycol (Sierra, etc.) which I use in my Spit6 and all my vehicles,
you could save a pet's life. Lost one to reg. antifreeze.
Isaac Crow
'74 Spit6+
Winder, GA
Barry Schwartz wrote:
> Has anyone researched the use of the new, "lifetime" or extended life
> antifreeze for use in an older vehicle, specifically our Triumphs? The new
> stuff is orange as opposed to green, and is said to be good for much longer
> that the conventional green or blue glycol based antifreeze. Any
> advantages, disadvantages other than the life of the antifreeze itself?
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
> 72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire
>
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