Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion

[arnhemmer]

50 % antifreeze for me, no problems with gaskets since rebuild, (15000 miles.)

[Shorty]

The key is to start with a clean cooling system including the engine. If nothing else, run distilled water with your choice of cooling system additive. For many years I have used Prestone in my Model A and my daily driver. The antifreeze contains antirust and lubricant. Prestone also makes just the additive if you don't want to run any type of coolant.

[ModelAMike1930]

I use antifreeze in all of my vehicles its cheap and available everywhere.. I have never had a problem. I have been driving since 1953.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Perhaps wildcat is thinking of the GM/Dex-cool issues?


https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...m_dexcool.html


Most recommend the older "green" antifreeze which is the tried and true coolant for As. Green will not harm A radiators, hoses, head gaskets, waterpumps, etc.

[Smooth_One]

I use Royal Purple Ice. 50/50 with green coolant and distilled water. Works great for me!
http://www.royalpurple.com/product/p...tem-optimizer/

[Smooth_One]

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A lot of your Water pump builders will want you to run a coolant instead of just plain water for lubrication.
Just my opinion of course but I would run 50/50.

[31Abone]

How about using cutting oil ?

[Smooth_One]

Originally Posted by 31Abone

How about using cutting oil ?

I think that's what a few guys already said they are using.

[MAG]

Agree with Posts 15, 18,19 and 20. Been using Prestone LoTox and Sierra antifreeze for years in all three of my Model A's with no gasket leakage or foaming.

[denniskliesen]

I’ve tried water wetter twice with distilled water and twice ended up draining it after it rusted. This last time I flushed a couple times and put in some evaporust for cooling system flushing for a few days. Refilled with distilled water and antifreeze. Problems now gone.