Anti Freeze

taxi driver · Sep 21st, 2021, 11:01

Someone has asked which anti freeze I have put in, blue or pink? Does this matter?

Familyman 90 · Sep 21st, 2021, 12:57

Provided the cooling system is thoroughly flushed out to remove traces of whatever was previousy used, it does not really matter.

If you're topping up you can't rely solely on the colour as a guide - there are too many exceptions to the rule to be reliable. Certain combinations can form a jelly over time, which is not good at all, so if you do not know for sure what is in there already you're best draining it and starting again.

Sep 21st, 2021, 11:01	#1
taxi driver Junior Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northants	Anti Freeze Someone has asked which anti freeze I have put in, blue or pink? Does this matter?

Sep 21st, 2021, 12:57	#2
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Provided the cooling system is thoroughly flushed out to remove traces of whatever was previousy used, it does not really matter. If you're topping up you can't rely solely on the colour as a guide - there are too many exceptions to the rule to be reliable. Certain combinations can form a jelly over time, which is not good at all, so if you do not know for sure what is in there already you're best draining it and starting again. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.* Last edited by Familyman 90; Sep 21st, 2021 at 13:00.

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