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Subject:Re: Antifreeze question
From:Bill Davidson
Date:Wed, 22 Nov 2000 15:18:46 -0800

> It's my understanding that we are only supposed to use a 50-50 water to
coolant
> mix in our Wasserboxers. According to the back of the jug and my little
tester
> dohickey ---- this resulting mix is good to -30 celsius or -22 fahrenheit.
What
> do listees in cold climes use?? Here in Toronto it did get down to -30
celsisu
> last year --- but no colder ---- and I'm wondering if I should be
increasing my
> mix to be on the safe side ---

I don't have it in front of me, but I think I remember the Bentley saying
you could do a 60 coolant / 40 water mix....

but probably not necessary if you keep your van in a garage at night.... as
the garage temp doesn't go as low as the outside.... at least attached
garages....

bill