What type of anti-freeze do we use?

[eakins]

want to flush my system on my 97OB. i know there are diffrenet types. does
subby use of the shelf or something special?
thanks,
bill

 

[Edward Hayes]

After much research I setteled on Zerox G05. Pep-Boys for ~7.95/gal. And use
distilled water for the 50/50 mix.

 

[Rick Courtright]

want to flush my system on my 97OB. i know there are diffrenet types. does

Hi,

All my engines have done fine on regular green Prestone, mixed 50-50
with distilled water, usually changed every two years unless I had to
drain the system earlier for some reason. I've never had any clogging or
other problems using that mix with anything that started life "new" with
me. I've had clogging, including my original Subie radiator, but only
with things I got "used" so I assume it was from something done (or
neglected) by previous owners.

I've tried others, including the "red" long-life stuff. Had some bad
experiences with leakage using it in an older engine. I've heard and
read warnings about mixing red w/ green causing sludge. Did your Subie
come w/ green? If so, keep it that way and you should be happy.

Rick

 

[Danny Russell]

want to flush my system on my 97OB. i know there are diffrenet types. does
subby use of the shelf or something special?
thanks,
bill

It's recommended to use a non-silicate formula, and if not available, use a low silicate formula.
This is pretty much the case for all Japanese vehicles.

 

[Jeff]

Do dealers use distilled water when they replace the antifreeze?? Jeff

 

[Rick Courtright]

Do dealers use distilled water when they replace the antifreeze?? Jeff

I wouldn't count on it. And while an old time radiator guy first told be
about using distilled water some 30+ years ago, I've never seen any on
the shelf of any radiator shops, either. I've seen a lot of garden hoses
stuck in radiators at the shops, though. I think this is one of those
"extra care" things you'll do yourself that few others will. It's worth
the extra tiny big of effort and cost to me, but then, I'm not trying to
drum up business for a dealer or radiator shop, either.

Rick

 

[Mickey]

Do dealers use distilled water when they replace the antifreeze?? Jeff




a low silicate formula.

The need/wisdom of using distilled water somewhat depends upon the
qlty of the water in your area. Some place have heavy mineral laden
water and others have almost no minerals in the water. I'm fortunate
enough to live where very good qlty water is the norm.

Mickey

 

[Rick Courtright]

The need/wisdom of using distilled water somewhat depends upon the
qlty of the water in your area. Some place have heavy mineral laden
water and others have almost no minerals in the water. I'm fortunate

What you say IS true, but with anti-freeze running close to $8/gal in my
area, and distilled water only about $2 for 2 or 2 1/2 gal, it's a
no-brainer for me. My water company constantly brags on the quality of
our local water, too, but the crud that collects in our coffee makers
and spots on glasses tell me I'm not wasting too much money to achieve a
known result!

Rick

 

[Mickey]

Mickey wrote:




What you say IS true, but with anti-freeze running close to $8/gal in my
area, and distilled water only about $2 for 2 or 2 1/2 gal, it's a
no-brainer for me. My water company constantly brags on the quality of
our local water, too, but the crud that collects in our coffee makers
and spots on glasses tell me I'm not wasting too much money to achieve a
known result!

Rick

No water Co here, straight from the ground. 30+ yrs at one spot and
tis hard to find any mineral build-up on any of the plumbing. That's
good enough for me. Until recent yrs and due to population growth,
few municiple water supplies in this area needed to do any treatment
of water. treatment is mostly limited to new areas of growth and
taking water from the river.

Mickey