Thread: antifreeze question

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That article gave me a headache. Seems to be the thing to do nowadays. Something works well, lets screw it up. Heck the government is doing that now too.

One thing about using any 50/50 mix of antifreeze is it should be changed every 2-3 years or so. I know lots of people who do change theirs but they never empty the block. If you don't totally empty the whole system its like changing oil and leaving the old filter on. Electroylsis is a big factor in motors with different metals, like aluminum heads and steel block. As the coolant get solder , it also gets more acidic and can turn the radiator into a very weak battery. I've seen the insides of radiator being eaten up by this.

It is a good idea to use a sacrificial anode in your radiator to protect your aluminum engine parts against electrolysis. You can get them from J.C. Whitney and numerous other places.