> > Jay,
> > I think Gary's theory about freezeup is probably right. Get a cheap
> > tester at the FLAPS and check the coolant for protection level.
> > The 50/50 mix is good for about -34F, so unless you expect to see lower
> > temps than that, you should be fine.
> > Larry
>
>
> General ratio starts at 60/40 coolant, 70/30 not a bad idea in adverse
> conditions. now I live in (mostly) sunny Northern California but still,
> 50/50 isn't what I'd use in the winter.

Then you would be going against the owner's manual... specifically states
50/50 ratio summer and winter.... ALSO.... at 70 water/30 coolant there's a
good chance the coolant level sensor will signal the coolant light to start
blinking.... unless the coolant sensor is bad...

Bill