been using the Pentosin blue longtime coolant in my cars for years, and even after 4 years, it looked almost as good as when i put it in. It is specifically designed for alloy heads, and I am having way less issues with alloy corrosion since i changed over to this type of antifreeze many years ago. unlike the new "red" coolants, this seems to be OK in older cars. (the red stuff tends to leak out of every seal and gasket on older cars)
just thought i'd pass this info along
http://www.autoatlanta.com/detail.php?p ... 5631&land=
just got done changing the coolant on my Fiats
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just got done changing the coolant on my Fiats
1967 Fiat 124 Spider
1964 Fiat Abarth 850TC conversion
1962 Abarth Allemano 1 liter Coupe
1964 Fiat Abarth 850TC conversion
1962 Abarth Allemano 1 liter Coupe
Re: just got done changing the coolant on my Fiats
is it designed for 50/50 mixture? Cost?
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Re: just got done changing the coolant on my Fiats
standard 50 50 mixture. sells for about $15 for 1.5 liters.
1967 Fiat 124 Spider
1964 Fiat Abarth 850TC conversion
1962 Abarth Allemano 1 liter Coupe
1964 Fiat Abarth 850TC conversion
1962 Abarth Allemano 1 liter Coupe
Re: just got done changing the coolant on my Fiats
Thats good coolant but i run the Honda Blue coolant in all my cars . The coolant has a sealant so if there is minor leaks it dries up and seals .AndyS wrote:standard 50 50 mixture. sells for about $15 for 1.5 liters.
Re: just got done changing the coolant on my Fiats
Is it safe to use with the copper/brass rads? I was wondering about what other brands of coolant would be good.
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Re: just got done changing the coolant on my Fiats
I run in in my old 1960 Alfa Spider that has a brass radiator,(and a full aluminum engine) and have had good luck with that car as well. before when I used regular "green" typical auto parts anti freeze, had lots of corrosive activity happening within a short period of time. could even see it on the inside of the cap.
1967 Fiat 124 Spider
1964 Fiat Abarth 850TC conversion
1962 Abarth Allemano 1 liter Coupe
1964 Fiat Abarth 850TC conversion
1962 Abarth Allemano 1 liter Coupe