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Subject:Re: Antifreeze question
From:T Berk
Date:Wed, 22 Nov 2000 17:38:56 -0800

Doug Alcock wrote:
>
> 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 --- or is there a reason not to do this???
>
> Thanks,
> Doug Alcock
> '84 Westy
> Toronto, Canada

70/30 anti to water in harsh conditions is OK, in Hotter weather you can
get back to 50/50- the conductivity of the glycol is less than water so-

Freezing? Add more coolant (Up to 70% depending)

Hot out? Thin it back down to 50/50.

hth,
TBerk