*I have no need for antifreeze here
*on the Oakland, CA riveria and prefer not to use it
My understanding is that antifreeze not only keeps the coolant from freezing
but also lubricates the water pump and raises the boiling point of the
coolant.
Wouldn't it be better for the engine to have some antifreeze in there?
Glen
Glen R. Wilson
Pennsylvania USA
*-----Original Message-----
*From: owner-british-cars@autox.team.net
*[mailto:owner-british-cars@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of TATERRY@aol.com
*Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 1:11 PM
*To: barneymg@ntsource.com; vafred@erols.com; Triumphs@autox.team.net;
*british-cars@autox.team.net
*Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
*Subject: Re: cooling systems
*
*
*In a message dated 8/15/02 07:50:15 Pacific Daylight Time,
*barneymg@ntsource.com writes:
*
*<< (and let the feathers fly), >>
*
*No feathers Barney but I use No-rosion is some of my cars and Napacool
*(probably same stuff) in other cars......I have no need for
*antifreeze here
*on the Oakland, CA riveria and prefer not to use it as it finds every tiny
*hole to leak out of and is a nasty chemical as well.
*If I lived in cold country, I'd have to use the 50/50 mix as well.
* I think
*both approaches work well in a given climate....except for the
*leaks......most of my cars are prewar so that probably makes some
*difference
*too.......
*Cheers
*Terry
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