Originally Posted By: Blazered
You can try some of the commercially available stop leaks (contain crushed walnut shells - the little pieces expand and stop minor leaks without plugging up the radiator).
Chart for coolant (you use the old "green" stuff) here: http://www.wmautomotive.com/blog/?m=201208
I was under the assumption one should never use Stop Leak-type products since they can do a lot of harm. Are these different? I'm thinking of the STP Stop Leak bottle in gas stations.
Originally Posted By: jrmason
http://www.peakauto.com/products/antifreeze-coolants/automotive/global-lifetime-full-strength/
This is the only universal coolant I'd personally use. Non 2EH formula and phosphate/silicate free. A true "universal" coolant.
That looks like good stuff. But for some reason the closest store w/ it is in Iowa. Seems weird as I know Peak is a common brand. Maybe I can order it if shipping isn't too bad.
Edit: Nevermind. Found some nearby locations. When I searched for the exact product, the full strength mentioned above, only IA/MI dealers showed. When I searched for just antifreeze products, nearby places showed.
Looks good. Thanks for the heads up.
You can try some of the commercially available stop leaks (contain crushed walnut shells - the little pieces expand and stop minor leaks without plugging up the radiator).
Chart for coolant (you use the old "green" stuff) here: http://www.wmautomotive.com/blog/?m=201208
I was under the assumption one should never use Stop Leak-type products since they can do a lot of harm. Are these different? I'm thinking of the STP Stop Leak bottle in gas stations.
Originally Posted By: jrmason
http://www.peakauto.com/products/antifreeze-coolants/automotive/global-lifetime-full-strength/
This is the only universal coolant I'd personally use. Non 2EH formula and phosphate/silicate free. A true "universal" coolant.
That looks like good stuff. But for some reason the closest store w/ it is in Iowa. Seems weird as I know Peak is a common brand. Maybe I can order it if shipping isn't too bad.
Edit: Nevermind. Found some nearby locations. When I searched for the exact product, the full strength mentioned above, only IA/MI dealers showed. When I searched for just antifreeze products, nearby places showed.
Looks good. Thanks for the heads up.
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