1) Would running a 40% mixture of Peak Extended Life (5yr/150k miles) Antifreeze with 60% distilled water be okay for New England winters? I know that the freezing would be something like -8*F with this mixture.
2) With a 40% antifreeze/60% water mixture, would the anti-corrosion chemicals not be sufficient? I am thinking about adding half a bottle of Zerex anti-rust just to make sure it is sufficient.
3) Lastly, is the "acidity" of this mixture too high? (As antifreeze/water mixtures are supposed to have a slightly basic pH, something around 8-10 I think it is.) I know that water has a lower pH than antifreeze, so I was wondering how low the pH can get before damage is done to water pump bearings, radiator, etc.
Any help appreciated, many thanks!!
2) With a 40% antifreeze/60% water mixture, would the anti-corrosion chemicals not be sufficient? I am thinking about adding half a bottle of Zerex anti-rust just to make sure it is sufficient.
3) Lastly, is the "acidity" of this mixture too high? (As antifreeze/water mixtures are supposed to have a slightly basic pH, something around 8-10 I think it is.) I know that water has a lower pH than antifreeze, so I was wondering how low the pH can get before damage is done to water pump bearings, radiator, etc.
Any help appreciated, many thanks!!