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PostPosted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:47    Post subject: Reply with quote

Browndoff wrote:
Rich - I've checked your figures and they seem accurate - but I fear you're taking a chance for NO GAIN.

When 50% mix is recommended, it's partly because 10% either way will leave a car well protected - whereas if one makes a 10% error from 30% that could leave the car dangerously exposed to frost - as a 20% mix is safe only to -8°C.

We're ALL rather prone to making mistakes - this is a risk NOT worth taking! If more cooling for the engine is required - just turn on the cab-heater!


I think a 10% difference in cooling efficiancy is a worth while gain by carefully measuring the coolant mix.
I pre-mix it in a large container then poor it in.  
If unsure of the glycol conentratrion and level of protection, you could always use a hydrometer to measure the coolant concentration.

I like to keep the cab heater as my last line of deffence! Laughing Which has been used in anger.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 17:26    Post subject: Reply with quote

How much water does the 3.0 manual, non aircon, hold? I've been searching but cannot find anything!  Embarassed
Lots of posts say 30% antifreeze, 50/50, etc. but not the total capacity  Shocked
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 18:04    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update!
According to Castrol and planetisuzoo:

3.0 and 3.1     9 litres
2.8 2.3           10.5
Rodeo 3.0       11.5

I've taken this info from their respective sites, so assume they are correct!   Wink

Ive got a 25l drum of Triple QX Red concentrated from Euro Car Parts, lasts 5 years, was on offer at £33, don't know if it still is though, they don't advertise the 'trade' sales much.
so at 50% which is full strength, both summer and winter use, I need 4.5 litres...or you could get a 5 litre and stick the lot in!  Very Happy
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