Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 00:06:24 -0400
From: "Perrone Ford" <ford_p@nettally.com>
Subject: LRO: RE: Re: Changing RR coolant
>I'm not sure about the corrosion inhibitors being less effective, but I also
started using Red Line Water Wetter when I switched over and don't hesitate
recommending this product to anyone.
http://www.jag-lovers.org/lumps/coolant.htm
Reading the coolant commentary on the above URL that Perrone posted,
I came across this paragraph:
"There are two types of base coolant stock available right now: Ethylene
glycol (EG) and propylene glycol (PG). Currently, no engine manufacturers
selling product in the US recommend PG (sold by Arco as Sierra brand
coolant), most caution against it (check your owner's guide). PG has a
higher boiling point than EG (straight), but has a lower heat-transfer
coefficient. EG coolants also come in several flavors, depending on the
additive package (more below). BTW, PG isn't truly non-toxic."
The author goes on to describe some of the other coolants on the
market. I have no idea of the author's qualifications on the subject,
but the article is worth reading if you're interested in the merits
and demerits of the various coolant types. Thanks, Perrone, for
posting these URLs.
___________________________
C. Marin Faure
(original owner)
1973 Land Rover Series III-88
1991 Range Rover Vogue SE
Seattle
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