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FloydKS 
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Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 3:26pm |
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Tried the search but didn't find....Which of the 'modern' antifreeze products do you use in your WD... I am having a leak fixed in mine and wonder what's best and what % should be antifreeze... central Kansas so gets down to zero once in a while...Peace
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Bill_MN
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Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 3:43pm |
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mine sits in cold storage over the winter with 50/50 Prestone here in MN where it's been -30 or lower several times the last couple years, never had an issue
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 4:39pm |
I found out years ago that some tap water will cause rust in the cooling system. Ever since then, I buy one gallon of anti-freeze and one gallon of distilled water (or take it from my dehumidifier) and mix them 50/50. Then, I always have antifreeze ready to use whenever i need it. No mess, no fuss!!
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FloydKS
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Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 6:41pm |
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Thanks guys.... I know where the de-humidifier is...that will save me from looking for the distilled stuff, I will let the de-humidifier distill it.
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Bill_MN
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Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 7:07pm |
dunno if it rains in kansas but rainwater is swell for radiators too 
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Robert Mull Georgia
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Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 7:34am |
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You can buy most antifreeze today already 50/50 mixed.
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FloydKS
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Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 8:39am |
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May give that a look too, thanks...although I have started getting water from the de-humidifier...
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 8:39am |
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Yes you can...but...even when you add the cost of a gallon of distilled water, buying full strength and mixing it yourself is much cheaper.
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Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 8:41am |
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Brian, I was thinking that might be the case...that is why I am waiting for the de-humidifier to do its' thing.
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