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Author Topic: RADIATOR COOLENT QUESTION????? GHOSTDOG ¯ Member # 522 posted                              was wonderin what brand to use or is there a specific that is needed (brand)??????????????????????? -------------------- hennessy lemon squeeze and green bud chillin in my stang with a mean mug Posts: 320 | From: ANY LIQUOR STORE IN THE 510 | Registered: Oct 2001  |  : BlackNGold CaliforniaFords.com Moderator Member # 655 posted                              You can run any coolant you want to in you Stang..Its best to stay with a 50/50 mix, (50% coolant & 50% water)..There are different brand that are all about the same..There is a red color coolant, (Dexcool) which is silicon based...The red coolant (Dexcool) is often used on the newer GM cars...I would use the generic green color coolant on your car unless it says otherwise in your owners manual.. There is also a product from "Redline Oils" called "Water Wetter" that helps lower your water temp.."Water Wetter" works great, it works with coolant and with out it... -------------------- -SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT- Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001  |  : street_illegal_stang ¯ Member # 1554 posted                              isn't dexcool for gms and higher running temp car 190+? Posts: 1276 | From: Long Beach C.A | Registered: Jul 2002  |  : Rob [5LVENOM] ¯ Member # 2282 posted                              I use 50/50 premix, with water wetter. Posts: 421 | Registered: Jan 2003  |  : Joshs Ford ¯ Member # 801 posted                              If you can, or are able to, use Distelled (sp?) water instead of normal drinking water. Better for the car and cooling. Josh Posts: 692 | From: San Ramon CA, | Registered: Jan 2002  |  : Stimson _ Member # 51 posted                              I use the cheapest coolant I can find Posts: 2373 | Registered: Jun 2000  |  : 93PONY Mr. Valve Events Member # 60 posted                           The less anti-freeze you use the better. Use just enough to prevent the water from freezing in your area. I run ~20/80 mix, mostly water. Helps keep hotspots out of the heads & deture detonation. -------------------- www.advancedenginedevelopment.com SCT dealer Dynotuning (916)715-7569 Posts: 4266 | From: Fair Oaks, CA | Registered: Nov 2000  |  : JoeT ¯ Member # 298 posted                                 The more H20 vs. coolant you run the greater rust/scale buildup as well. I have a ~120k mile radiator so I don't really give a crap though, but use enough coolant with enough rust-inhibtors to prevent premature radiator failure. -------------------- 1984 Ford Tempo AOD--- RIP Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001  |  : 93PONY Mr. Valve Events Member # 60 posted                           Redline water wetter is a good rust inhibitor/waterpump lubricant. -------------------- www.advancedenginedevelopment.com SCT dealer Dynotuning (916)715-7569 Posts: 4266 | From: Fair Oaks, CA | Registered: Nov 2000  |  :

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