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Finner · 12-20-2008, 08:19 AM

Hey Guys,

Quick question for you; is probably super easy to answer.

Last time I was at mr.lube they told me I should get a coolant change because my coolant is only rated from -30 to -35 degrees, and it should be from -35 to -40 degrees.

Seeing as how I live in edmonton and the temperatures on monday are forecasted high of -30 low of -39 am I going to be in trouble? When i'm at home, I park outside however I have a block heater which I plug in, which if i understand correctly keeps your coolant warm. Its work I'm worried about.

If my coolant is only "Rated" to minus 30/35 will my block freeze if its not plugged in and it goes past that? And how do i fix it? Can i just buy unmixed coolant and dump it in to lower the temperature it's good to? Or if I start my car every couple hours while i'm at work will that keep it warm enough as well?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

12-20-2008, 08:19 AM	#1
Finner Scoring Winger Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Edmonton Exp:	Car Coolant Question Hey Guys, Quick question for you; is probably super easy to answer. Last time I was at mr.lube they told me I should get a coolant change because my coolant is only rated from -30 to -35 degrees, and it should be from -35 to -40 degrees. Seeing as how I live in edmonton and the temperatures on monday are forecasted high of -30 low of -39 am I going to be in trouble? When i'm at home, I park outside however I have a block heater which I plug in, which if i understand correctly keeps your coolant warm. Its work I'm worried about. If my coolant is only "Rated" to minus 30/35 will my block freeze if its not plugged in and it goes past that? And how do i fix it? Can i just buy unmixed coolant and dump it in to lower the temperature it's good to? Or if I start my car every couple hours while i'm at work will that keep it warm enough as well? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.