Tim,
I normally run a 40/60 mix (40% Coolant) which is more than adequate for
most areas. You can run the 70/30, 60/40, or 50/50 mix...but unless it's
really hot or really cold in your area, the 40/60 or 50/50 is more than
enough.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Tim Berry
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 4:36 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: blown headgasket results (pics)
I used mostly water... had a greenish tint to it when i checked it a few
days ago... but when she was runnin hot, she was orange... I'ma use ~40%
antifreeze now.... I hope nothing bad happens because of this... :-/
Tim
> Uhhhh....Bye Bye Head Gaskets (in those pictures).
>
> As for the rust, either poor coolant choice, no rust inhibitors, or lack
of
> servicing. But yes, a leaky head gasket (in time) can rust the coolant
> passages as well.
>
> - Bernd
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