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Pinto antifreeze
nick-york - 16/7/20 at 10:24 PM

Hi all I've just fitted a new all aluminium radiator to my 2 litre pinto. I'm not sure which type of antifreeze is best / safest to use please? Cheers.


cliftyhanger - 17/7/20 at 05:42 AM

Safest bet is blue. Downside is it should be replaced every few years.
OAT (pink/red usually) lasts longer but more care is needed regarding metals in the system.


nick-york - 17/7/20 at 06:34 AM

quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
Safest bet is blue. Downside is it should be replaced every few years.
OAT (pink/red usually) lasts longer but more care is needed regarding metals in the system.
cheers! I ll get some this morning and hopefully back on the road again later today!


mcerd1 - 17/7/20 at 02:02 PM

John Deere Cool-Guard II (not the PG version) is a really good option for corrosion even in multi-metal systems

https://www.deere.co.uk/en/parts-and-service/parts/maintenance-parts/lubricants/coolants/

also they have dealers all over the UK so its really easy to find