delano0512

Ok I live in Central Florida and with the other cars I've owned the coolant mixture can very due to the hot summers we have down here. Anyone living in my area or somewhere hot lik AR, TX recommend a type/brand of coolant and/or mixture 50/50 or 60/40 70/30.... all help is apprecitated. BTW I GOT THE HEATERCORE OUT!!! WOOOHOOO!! :-)

Thanks

MikTip

50/50 mix is a good starting point.

You can try 60(water)/40, but keep an eye out for rust within your coolant system? It may not develop until 70/30? ;O)

rendyx

I have heard good things about Zerex coolant personally. If I'm lazy I throw in the Peak pre-made 50/50 (in my SHO). Not the best though.

Be warned, even in warmer climates, using straight water can still freeze in the radiator.

YucatanAudi

Re: 50/50 and use Audi coolant. Yeah, you can use others, but .... why not use what's made for it.?

delano0512

Hey thanks Miktip, one more thing I forgot to ask. Should I use only distilled water as I have heard it doesn't cause any rusting or is regular tap water fine?

Thanks.

MikTip

regular tap water has everything in it your could imagine! Including chlorine, and a host of of other chemicals ! YuK!

So distilled, wont actually prevent rust, as rust is caused by an elements reaction oxygen. Water, H2O, contains oxygen.

Distilled has many of the tap water contaminents removed. Its basically "cleaner" water. ;O)

egp320i

pentosin blue and go 50/50 with distilled

YucatanAudi

Re: I second the professor!

MikTip

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