Non ethylene glycol coolant?
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Non ethylene glycol coolant?
advance auto only carries ethylene glycol based coolants. Is there a store that should have it in stock or do i have to special order it? Ma$da dealer$hip is out of the question.
I saw the NY guy on here say even fl22 has some ethelyn glycol. Is there an alternative to mazda coolant? like prestone extended life or something?
I saw the NY guy on here say even fl22 has some ethelyn glycol. Is there an alternative to mazda coolant? like prestone extended life or something?
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You can get PEAK Global formula if you are unable to source Mazda FL-22 pre-diluted (or Ford Motorcraft VC-10-A2 concentrate), it is available at most auto parts stores. The big concern is the presence of 2-EHA as UnknownJinX pointed out.
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Some race tracks and sanctioning bodies ban ethylene glycol so there is a certain case where avoiding it is reasonable. In that case you'd just run DI water with a corrosion inhibitor or something crazy like Evans NPG Waterless.
But if this is a street driven car, just pay for the FL22. Should be $20-30 a gallon and you'll need 2-3 gallons. It's not that expensive when you realize that you don't have to change the coolant very often.
But if this is a street driven car, just pay for the FL22. Should be $20-30 a gallon and you'll need 2-3 gallons. It's not that expensive when you realize that you don't have to change the coolant very often.
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Yeah, the track safety is a reason.
I bought new 73 RX3, and water seals went out by 75k miles, and they gave a new engine for approx $175. installation cost.
I drove it pretty hard, and 110 mph on open hwy a lot.
Not sure any AF back then was safe for seals, but now we know FL22 is the one.
I bought new 73 RX3, and water seals went out by 75k miles, and they gave a new engine for approx $175. installation cost.
I drove it pretty hard, and 110 mph on open hwy a lot.
Not sure any AF back then was safe for seals, but now we know FL22 is the one.
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You don't use that stuff straight. It should be diluted to 1 part cooling system treatment and 80 parts water. You only need about 125 mL with 10 L coolant capacity.
I mentioned this idea elsewhere: I know Honda excludes 2-EHA from their coolant. Maybe Honda coolant is cheaper? Just a thought.
I mentioned this idea elsewhere: I know Honda excludes 2-EHA from their coolant. Maybe Honda coolant is cheaper? Just a thought.
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