Scott Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Just a quick winter warning to remind everyone that the frosty nights are coming it. It is very important that your coolant/antifreeze is at a good ratio at this time of year. You always hear of peoples pipes freezing over in their homes during the winter creating burst pipes. Well the same goes for your car. 1 sure fire way to burst your matrix is to have too much water in your cooling system. Make sure your mix is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Pfft, 100% Anti freeze = WIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Will probably overheat a bit and the pipes might not like it. Least it won't freeze though Just thinking. Since you have 100% concentricity Ian can just split it 50/50 between our engines and top it up with water.... job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Will probably overheat a bit and the pipes might not like it. Least it won't freeze though Just thinking. Since you have 100% concentricity Ian can just split it 50/50 between our engines and top it up with water.... job done! Don't worry bud, I went prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Always used the Pre mixed Toyota coolant and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Don't worry bud, I went prepared I didn't Always used the Pre mixed Toyota coolant and never had a problem. Best bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich8v Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Fresh toyota coolant in mine. As i've binned the container now, is it definatly no maintance coolant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I use generic stuff, it's a fraction of the price of Toyota premix (which is essentially the same without the colour changing properties ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 just done mine yesterday !! pre mixed toyota stuff , jobs a good'un cheers for the heads up though, im sure it will remind a few people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Forgot about this scott cheers for the heads up mate:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Both of you's(scottm and jamesyW) wont need Anti-freeze by the time you get your cars back, it will be summer again. lol Toyota Red Pre Mixed Stuff for me though, does the Job just Fine. Edited November 4, 2009 by Geo (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Anything ethylene glycol based will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Got mine done 2 days ago ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Talking about coolant I had mine changed 3 weeks ago (and flushed) at Garage Whiftblitz. I checked it a few days ago and it seems murky, almost brown like (was actually like this before, Dan explained how it looked like poo). Does anyone know what colour they use? Like Toyota Red? Might call them to check but I have a weird feeling they might not be at work right now (10:45pm) so thought I'd post as you reminded me. Anything you guys recommend I check? Check oil cap at the same time and no condensation or anything. Only thing wrong with my car at the moment is the seals need doing as its puffing loadsa white smoke. That is on startup only, or when I don't start the car for a few days. Sorry to hi-jack Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Strange, a flush should take care of that. It should be either red or blue. Not sure if Paul uses the toyota 4life stuff or not. I just use halfrauds premium stuff, does the job nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I only use the toyota stuff as i cant seem to find any other premixed cheaper. Do get a discount on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Strange, a flush should take care of that. It should be either red or blue. Not sure if Paul uses the toyota 4life stuff or not. I just use halfrauds premium stuff, does the job nicely Thanks I'll call him tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) Halfords pre mixed anti freeze is more than i pay for Toyota's Cool Red coolant. Edited November 6, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Pfft, 100% Anti freeze = WIN 100% antifreeze actually freezes at a higher temperature that a 50/50 or a 60/40 mix, not a lot but it does ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Just got mine changed today by Jurgen at JM Imports. Top Bloke and a good set of lads he has in there. Now my Heater works 10 times better (It's still not boiling but warm is better than constantly freezing ) Thanks again Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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