V12 Coolant

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simonzobrien309

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V12 Coolant

Postby simonzobrien309 » Sat Jul 20, 2024 1:03 pm

I have owned my V12 E Type for almost 2 years now and am aware that the older coolants are recommended for replacement after this time. Is it still recommended that Bluecol or similar Ethyl Glycol products are used? Thank you.
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Re: V12 Coolant

Postby mike020150 » Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:28 am

The answer is 'yes'. Modern red/pink antifreeze materials do not mix well with older ethylene glycol antifreezes. Mixing causes gels to form and these can block radiators and cause hot spots. Stick with Bluecol or similar ethylene glycol antifreezes to avoid these problems. Mike.
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Re: V12 Coolant

Postby JimMann » Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:00 pm

I think Mike intended to say "The answer is 'yes'. Modern red/pink antifreeze materials do NOT mix well with older ethylene glycol antifreezes."

Stick with the recommendation.

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Re: V12 Coolant

Postby ptjs1 » Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:31 pm

Tks Jim,

Edited on Mike's behalf

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