Re: Still overheating

[Gardiner <ccastj1@prism.gatech.edu>]

Gerry, I've never heard of pure coolant doing any harm to the engine.  In
fact, you're NOT supposed to put water into the radiator because _that_
causes corrosion.  The coolant has a higher heat carrying capacity than
water, so I'd suggest draining the rad. and refilling with only _real_
coolant ie good stuff like Prestone.

-JG

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On Thu, 13 Nov 1997, Smokinn wrote:

> Shannon,  make sure your coolant is properly mixed.  I noticed that you
> said, "Plus I have to add water more frequently than gas it seems".  That
> could be your problem.  If your coolant isn't mixed properly (60% coolant
> and 40% water in most cases depending on your climate) overheating will
> result.  Also note that pure coolant (100% with no water) is bad for your
> engine.  It could case corrosion and other things like clogged ports which
> will also result in overheating.
> 
> Gerry from "Cali"
> 
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