[MBZ] ANTIFREEZE TEST for ALUMINUM RADIATORS
Hi;I have an 88 ford ranger with 219,000 miles, had temp gauge reading problem, after changing a bunch of parts, pulled rad. removed both ends; PERFECT BRAND NEW LOOKING INSIDE; i have always used theCHEAPEST antifreeze( i read somewhere that ALL antifreeze must meet a min. spec. for the state??,maybe federal? ) that is when i started using CHEAP STUFF); also 10 year use of CHEAP stuff in my 79 M.B. 240D; no problems ever with cooling or heating Steve
Re: [MBZ] ANTIFREEZE TEST for ALUMINUM RADIATORS
I believe the problem with using non-MB antifreeze in MB engines is it attacks the alum head components. Did you ever solve the temp gauge problems in the Ford? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Stephen D Murrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 2:01 AM Subject: [MBZ] ANTIFREEZE TEST for ALUMINUM RADIATORS Hi;I have an 88 ford ranger with 219,000 miles, had temp gauge reading problem, after changing a bunch of parts, pulled rad. removed both ends; PERFECT BRAND NEW LOOKING INSIDE; i have always used theCHEAPEST antifreeze( i read somewhere that ALL antifreeze must meet a min. spec. for the state??,maybe federal? ) that is when i started using CHEAP STUFF); also 10 year use of CHEAP stuff in my 79 M.B. 240D; no problems ever with cooling or heating Steve ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.13.1/466 - Release Date: 10/7/2006
Re: [MBZ] ANTIFREEZE TEST for ALUMINUM RADIATORS
Thats fine as long as you change it every 2 years. Stephen D Murrell wrote: Hi;I have an 88 ford ranger with 219,000 miles, had temp gauge reading problem, after changing a bunch of parts, pulled rad. removed both ends; PERFECT BRAND NEW LOOKING INSIDE; i have always used theCHEAPEST antifreeze( i read somewhere that ALL antifreeze must meet a min. spec. for the state??,maybe federal? ) that is when i started using CHEAP STUFF); also 10 year use of CHEAP stuff in my 79 M.B. 240D; no problems ever with cooling or heating Steve ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
