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ricosuave · 12-20-2008, 08:22 AM

about the temps: wind chill will have no effect on the coolant (or anything except living organic matter), you only need concern yourself about the ambient temp.

i think that if you have a block heater and/or you run it every so often, you should be OK

Higher water mix in the coolant is better for hot areas as it disipates heat a bit better...Higher antifreeze is less likely to, well, freeze. you probably have a 50/50 mix, and what I would do is draim about 500ml out of the system and replace with pure coolant. then drive to a parts store or princess auto or something and buy a coolant tester. **LET THE CAR COOL** and then remove the cap slowly and test the fluid. If its still not that you would like, repeat the process, but I wouldnt add more than 1L of pure coolant - you probably dont need to. Also remember that when spring rolls around, you will want to dilute it back so that it cools the engine on hot days.

12-20-2008, 08:22 AM	#2
ricosuave Threadkiller Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 51.0544° N, 114.0669° W Exp:	about the temps: wind chill will have no effect on the coolant (or anything except living organic matter), you only need concern yourself about the ambient temp. i think that if you have a block heater and/or you run it every so often, you should be OK Higher water mix in the coolant is better for hot areas as it disipates heat a bit better...Higher antifreeze is less likely to, well, freeze. you probably have a 50/50 mix, and what I would do is draim about 500ml out of the system and replace with pure coolant. then drive to a parts store or princess auto or something and buy a coolant tester. LET THE CAR COOL and then remove the cap slowly and test the fluid. If its still not that you would like, repeat the process, but I wouldnt add more than 1L of pure coolant - you probably dont need to. Also remember that when spring rolls around, you will want to dilute it back so that it cools the engine on hot days. __________________ https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlames/ I’m always amazed these sportscasters and announcers can call the game with McDavid’s **** in their mouths all the time. Last edited by ricosuave; 12-20-2008 at 08:35 AM.