[Mgs] Flushing the cooling system?

[Councill, David]

That too is true. I didn't think about that when I sent my email out.
Maybe it is because it is currently -2 F outside (in March??!!) so I'm
more focused on the freezing side.

David

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Lindsay [mailto:rolindsay at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:35 AM
To: mgs at autox.team.net; Councill, David
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Flushing the cooling system?


David wrote,

> The key is still running antifreeze with its anti-corrosion
> chemicals or if in a warmer climate where freezing is not a
> problem, there are other additives that provide the protection
> needed.

To which we should add (and remember) that antifreeze does more than
prevent freesing and minimizing corrosion.  A 50/50 mixture of
antifreeze and distilled water also elevates the boiling point of the
coolant.  Combine that with a pressurized colling system and you run a
much better chance of avoiding the dreaded summertime boil-over.

rick