MartinN Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 What is the best anti freeze to put in my Bedford mw. Can I use the cheap stuff asda are selling at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 hi Martin, If this is what you mean: http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/catalog/sectionpagecontainer.jsp?aisleid=1215109789406&skuId=81495331&startValue=&departmentid=1214921923802&referrer=cookiesDetecting then it looks to be ready mixed, clue is in the word "coolant". A bit expensive at £5 for 2 litres, seeing as how much you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 cheapest is blue stuff from the pound shops, 0.5 litre concentrate makes litre and a half of coolant:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 From what I understand, you shouldn't use OAT modern antifreeze in older vehicles. I've been using Bluecol 2 year stuff to be safe. There's some info here - http://fbhvc.co.uk/2010/01/27/antifreeze/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 yep blue stuff gooooooood!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Add something like K Bar conditioner, keeps things clean and sweet, helps cut down corrosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I understand there are two basic types, the blue and the green/yellowish coolant. Which type is best for old vehicles and can they be mixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 no they cant, and blue stuff /old stuff would be correct:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'm not sure the colour is as consistent as it should be, so to be sure the old-type stuff is Ethylene Glycol, with no OAT. Ethylene Glycol is normally blue, and on the back of the bottle I've got here it's also labelled "Ethanediol" as an alternative name. This is the stuff that's pretty toxic and smells yummy to animals, so be careful and don't spill it or leave it out. It's frequently mixed with Di-Hydrogen Monoxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 What about the waterless coolant, its expensive but sounds like good stuff. Anyone got any experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very pricey, I'd go down to your local motor factor, normally a lot cheaper, get an 'all engine' anti freeze and use fresh rain water (Plenty of that available) at a 50/50 mix. The rain is a soft water, without the nasty additives of tap water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 What about the waterless coolant, its expensive but sounds like good stuff. Anyone got any experience? I've been pondering that for the WOT, given that it's not likely to boil and squirt out, and should be more efficient at cooling (the WOT runs quite hot). From what I hear it's damn expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I've been pondering that for the WOT, given that it's not likely to boil and squirt out, and should be more efficient at cooling (the WOT runs quite hot). From what I hear it's damn expensive though. These antifreeze mixtures still contain water and are no different to you mixing it yourself, except it is de-ionised water, which eliminates the chalk for those in hard water area. Mostly useful for topping up. I cannot see that it is "unlikely to boil and squirt out" as you say. Biggest mistake is often filling the rad to high, not leaving any expansion room then thinking there is a problem because coolant is coming out of the overflow. Normally when this happens it finds its own level and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I think the idea behind this one is that there is no water in it. The boiling point is much higher, so less likely to boil. See here - http://www.evanscoolant.co.uk/acatalog/Learn-More.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I think the idea behind this one is that there is no water in it. The boiling point is much higher, so less likely to boil. See here - http://www.evanscoolant.co.uk/acatalog/Learn-More.html I was refering to the generally available mixed coolants like Bluecol ( a well and trusted product). I would think before using the coolant you are refering to, the engine and radiator wants to be purged right out and that may not be possible with out partial dismantling. you should see some of the old engines I get in to overhaul, heavy crud laying the jacket, even with a bare block and steam / hot water cleaners it takes some shifting, then think of the furred up rad core. all this serves to reduce the coolant capacity and not allow it to get to where its needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 It's frequently mixed with Di-Hydrogen Monoxide. Would that be water, then? ;-) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Would that be water, then? ;-) Andy :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 De-ionised water can have its own problems. It wants to get the ions from somewhere, and it does from all that lovley metal about. Around London, and Richard may well have the same problem, the water is hard enough to eat! And of course, water softners use salt! Hence my suggestion of the rain water or dehumdifier water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I've been pondering that for the WOT, given that it's not likely to boil and squirt out, and should be more efficient at cooling (the WOT runs quite hot). From what I hear it's damn expensive though. I know about a Ford V8 getting hot!!! Both of my vehicles push 2 pints out of the over-flow after I top them up, and then they are OK. Just off to the autofactors to get Blue antifreeze for my vehicles for the winter. Anyone heard any rumours on how severe our winter is going to be this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 forecasts i have seen are for below average temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 miserable from the look of the forecasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 lots of snow:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 You wouldn't wish thag on all those poor people with flash cars and rubber band tyres would you? :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 ha ha oh no!!! just had new a/t tyres fitted to trooper got to give em a workout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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