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Antifreeze
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:30 am
by harbous
just sorting out my antifreeze and noticed that Halfords do one which they say is suitable for Morris - Halfords Silicate Antifreeze. I usually have the bluecol stuff or similar. Any experience of the Halfords one , as that way I don't have to resort to post and packing!
Re: Antifreeze
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:32 am
by bmcecosse
Just stick with Bluecol.
Re: Antifreeze
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:05 pm
by Andy W
I also use the Halfords Silicate one as it is listed as suitable.
I know nothing about the science/pros & cons of different antifreeze but it seems to work ok & with my Halfords Trade Card the price comes down a bit as well..!
Re: Antifreeze
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:34 pm
by bmcecosse
I have no idea what 'silicate' anti-f is - you want the good old ethylene glycol anti freeze. Usually BLUE in colour - and yes often containing some 'silicates' as inhibitors. But it's hardly the 'main ingredient' .Seems expensive for what it is....
Re: Antifreeze
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:07 pm
by Monty-4
I've used the Halfords one before. My radiator got punctured by a stone and it drained onto a car-park when I stopped. The anti-freeze mix then froze on the floor.
The "Evo-stik hard & fast metal epoxy putty" is absolute magic though!
Re: Antifreeze
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:34 pm
by jaekl
Over on this side the caution is to stay away from extended life antifreeze. Make sure what you use is compatible with brass.