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Subject:Re: coolant system trivia
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:48:29 -0400

On Mon, 26 Apr 2004, gary hradek wrote:

>       I am suggesting a lower gycol level for the
> summer only with perhaps some additives.

I've always heard that the anti-corrosion qualities of coolant drop off
quickly when you get below a 50% mix.

The van was designed to run properly with a 50/50 mix...if yours is
running hot, something's wrong.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel