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Old 01-14-2022, 08:59 AM   #1
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Default 50/50 antifreeze and Water Wetter

So I now have a new radiator, new motor, new water pumps from Skip.

Should I use 50/50 antifreeze or straight stuff and buy distilled water?

Anyone use the Water Wetter stuff and does it really work?

Which antifreeze is best to go with the aluminum heads?

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Old 01-14-2022, 09:12 AM   #2
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So I now have a new radiator, new motor, new water pumps from Skip.

Should I use 50/50 antifreeze or straight stuff and buy distilled water?

Anyone use the Water Wetter stuff and does it really work?

Which antifreeze is best to go with the aluminum heads?

Steve in Denver
I was just looking at the directions from Skip, but I don’t recall what it said. Let me look at post back what he recommends.
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Old 01-14-2022, 09:35 AM   #3
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here in the south, water wetter is good for about 10% down, 2 bottles water wetter, 50/50 mix and go for it. with skips pumps, and the above my 40 wagon runs cool even on the hottest days. Thanks Skip!
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Old 01-14-2022, 10:21 AM   #4
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Steve, Most (all?) modern coolant / anti-freeze is corrosion resistant. Just think how many modern cars have engines that are comprised of a LOT of aluminum.
I'd suggest you purchase a name brand - the "pink stuff" preferably.

Do not use more than a 50/50 solution as you will note (with a bit of research) that stronger solutions typically protect less.
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Old 01-14-2022, 10:31 AM   #5
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Thanks Kube. Any thoughts on Water Wetter?
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Old 01-14-2022, 11:04 AM   #6
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I use 50/50 Sierra antifreeze and Distilled water with water wetter. My opinion is Water Wetter works.
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Old 01-14-2022, 09:55 PM   #7
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Be sure not to mix traditional ethylene glycol with any other antifreeze as it will turn to "goo". I use Dexcool and add "No Rosion" for my aluminum heads. 20 years and no problems. Check your coolant PH every 6 months.
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Old 01-15-2022, 01:17 PM   #8
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[QUOTE=19Fordy;2095003]Be sure not to mix traditional ethylene glycol with any other antifreeze as it will turn to "goo". I use Dexcool and add "No Rosion" for my aluminum heads. 20 years and no problems. Check your coolant PH every 6 months.



This is very good advice!
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Old 01-15-2022, 02:00 PM   #9
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Either Water Wetter works or it doesn’t hurt. I’ve always used a bottle of it when I replace the antifreeze. And I used to live in Chicago with a good mix of cold and hot weather.
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Old 01-16-2022, 01:42 AM   #10
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"Water Wetter" is intended for use in a water only cooling system, for example when track regulations prohibit glycol coolant. I can't really see any need or benefit in normal applications when using engine coolant.
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