Hi, I am new to this site as I am now the owner of a 1972 B roadster.
The coolant in the radiator is just water. I am thinking of changing to 50 50 coolant. Will this be Ok?
Coolant
Coolant
Mario Sciriha
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
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Vic Butler
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Re: Coolant
That's fine but don't use the red OAT antifreeze. Use the blue ethylene glycol.
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
Re: Coolant
X2 Vic, just what I would recommend. Plain water will cool the engine but will allow corrosion, which is not good!!
IanF
IanF
MGCC member
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
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Vic Butler
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Re: Coolant
I believe I have misunderstood the question. Is the coolant called 50 50? Some of these premixed coolants aren't all they're cracked up to be. You'd be better off buying 5 litres of blue ethylene glycol antifreeze and mixing a 50/50 solution yourself.
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
Re: Coolant
Hi, apologies for not being clear on my question. With 50 50 i meant these ready available pre mixes. However you still replied to my question. I will take your advise and mix it myself. Many thanks
Mario Sciriha
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
1972 MGB roadster
1971 MGB GT (for restoration)
1979 Honda CB650Z
1975 Kawasaki S1C 250
1974 Suzuki GT380
1979 Suzuki TS125
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alan riley
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Re: Coolant
Perhaps I should have added my question to this thread:
Just getting around to flushing out the cooling system and refilling. I am using Bluecol 2 year-which seems to be right. The can says 25% or 33% or 50% depending on protection required. Does a higher concentration of antifreeze=better corrosion protection?
Just getting around to flushing out the cooling system and refilling. I am using Bluecol 2 year-which seems to be right. The can says 25% or 33% or 50% depending on protection required. Does a higher concentration of antifreeze=better corrosion protection?