Re: Anti Freeze

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Re: Anti Freeze

RnR	30 Oct 2006 15:16
>"twfsa" <twfuksa@qwest.net> wrote in news:q5M_g.36297$iA5.32459 >@dukeread11: [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >Use only antifreeze bought in the year you install it. Gee, I wish I read this post yesterday after I installed 3 or 4 year old (sealed) anti-freeze in an older toyota.

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22 Oct 2006 17:04

"twfsa" <twfuksa@qwest.net> wrote in news:q5M_g.36297$iA5.32459
@dukeread11:

>>> I have some Honda anti freeze that's 2 different colors one is green
>>> and the other is a bluish, there both pre-mix 50/50 the ingredient's
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
> Even if the seal on the container hasn't been broken?

Correct. It oxidates, which destroys the extended corrosion protection
and eventually makes the antifreeze itself corrosive. The limit is five
years whether it gets used or remains in the bottle.

If you bought the stuff four years ago and want to install it now, it's
only good for one year. (4+1=5)

Use only antifreeze bought in the year you install it.

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twfsa	22 Oct 2006 15:27
Even if the seal on the container hasn't been broken? Tom >> I have some Honda anti freeze that's 2 different colors one is green >> and the other is a bluish, there both pre-mix 50/50 the ingredient's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Antifreeze ages even when it's not in use, just like brake fluid.

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21 Oct 2006 17:17

> I have some Honda anti freeze that's 2 different colors one is green
> and the other is a bluish, there both pre-mix 50/50 the ingredient's
> look the same is it OK to mix the two.

NO. If you have some green Honda stuff, it's too old by now to use.

Use the new blue stuff only.

Antifreeze ages even when it's not in use, just like brake fluid.

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twfsa	21 Oct 2006 15:22
I have some Honda anti freeze that's 2 different colors one is green and the other is a bluish, there both pre-mix 50/50 the ingredient's look the same is it OK to mix the two. Thanks Tom

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