Coolant

[milothedog]

Evening everybody,

Is anyone else using OAT coolant with any problems, I know this is a touchy subject but my car is running on OAT fine, it was already filled with it when I bought it last Spring. I'm fully aware of all the arguments that surround this issue but I figure seeing as my engine was rebuilt in 2003 all the gaskets, seals etc are now compatible with this stuff. I have toyed with the idea of flushing the system this year and refilling with the old fashion stuff but before I decide I would like to know other owners views, comments and if anyone has had any problems if they are using it.

Ian.

[Andrew S]

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Hi Ian, if this is teh pink stuff, then I have been using it for a while now and no probs. Its supposed to be OK for at least 10 years, but you cant mix it with the old green/blue stuff.

No problems

Andrew

[milothedog]

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Hi Andrew,

That's the stuff, nice to know someone else is using it with no problems.

Ian.

[Andrew S]

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Ian, I know someone else that has used it fro many years and that's what persuaded me as if you ever had to top up or had a leak, then the pink stuff can be bought anywhere, even Halfrauds

[milothedog]

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Thanks for the info Andrew,

Although I have toyed with the idea of changing it whats in there is nice and clean and common sense tells me not to fix what isn't broken.

Ian.

[Kevin Garrod]

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I'm using Halfords pink antifreeze, it says it's suitable for all engines including mixed metal and I've had no problems.

I did flush all the old stuff out first.

[milothedog]

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Thanks for the info Kevin, it quite encouraging to see I'm not the only one.

Ian.