coolant mixture (1 Viewer)

[dylans]

The 0 degree freeze point doesn't really concern me. Never once been even close to that here. Not even within 15 degrees. But, since the consensus is that the difference between 50-50 and any other mixture is probably negligable, I'll drain the rad and fill it with 50-50 for funskees

 

[dbleon]

0*F, not a whole lot of "anti" freeze there.

Is this sarcasm? Or idiocracy? Hard to tell haha

 

[dylans]

Maybe 0 isn't enough for some, I think the amount of "anti" freezing capabilities you need depends on your climate. Of course 50-50 is the standard but, I think I'd be good in my climate with my current mixture, if I were to keep it like this.

 

[Elbert]

its not just the temps you are dealing with....remember the magic word corrosion. The 50/50 solution thing has been going on for about 60+ years, that's the baseline...not the mid point.

 

[Cruzerman]

My experience with water wetter was with my 40. The temp gauge was running towards the top, but not all the way there. Being young and totally broke, I figured I'd give water wetter a try. Temp gauge dropped down to where it should be. Ran like that all summer long. All I can say is that for me, it seemed to work.

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

You will be fine in Tucson. Cover the outdoor plants though!

 

[RockDoc]

I ran a bit of Jet Dry in my coolant for a time. I recall that the coolant temp seemed to rise from ambient faster when really working the engine, and return faster after the crest of a hill. Which would seem consistent with the claims of a water wetter, increasing heat transfer into and out of the coolant. Haven't bothered running it for years though.

 

[augirthedude]

Good enough for Tucson AZ . Up here in the White Mountains (AZ) you would be freezing the radiator nightly. 50/50 is what you really want for obtaining all the benefits of modern coolant mixtures . freeze protection, anti corrosion, heat transfer , .