Hi guys,
Just changed a leaking noisy water pump in my Vauxhall C20XE engined Caterham and need to refill with coolant. Caterham actual suggests only 30% antifreeze vs the standard 50% (presumably to aid in cooling) but I'm wondering what effect that has on inhibiting corrosion?
I've read various opinions including that at little as 10% AF is all you need to prevent corrosion vs straight water. My thinking is that going with the recommended 30% is fine for the first couple of years but could shorten the coolants life.
BTW I picked up some Peak 5 year AF that I'm planning on using.
Thoughts?
Just changed a leaking noisy water pump in my Vauxhall C20XE engined Caterham and need to refill with coolant. Caterham actual suggests only 30% antifreeze vs the standard 50% (presumably to aid in cooling) but I'm wondering what effect that has on inhibiting corrosion?
I've read various opinions including that at little as 10% AF is all you need to prevent corrosion vs straight water. My thinking is that going with the recommended 30% is fine for the first couple of years but could shorten the coolants life.
BTW I picked up some Peak 5 year AF that I'm planning on using.
Thoughts?