Guest symplesymonsezzz Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hi, I am a new member and would like to say hello. Today I am the new owner of a 1940 cadillac lasalle flathead V-8. The former owner kept it in a heated garage and only drove it on nice sunny days and had no need for engine coolant, nor did he know what type of coolant was made for this car. I cant provide a heated space and the temperature is going down to freezing this evening. I would like to know from the members what anti freeze is to be used in this car and water to coolant ratio mix. I will say thanks now for any info received and to let the members know I have trouble using the computer and find using these websites a bit intiminating. I will strive to become more knowledgeable as I use this and other sites. Im getting on in years, old dogs new tricks. Thanks again for any input. J Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Use any major brand of anti-freeze such a Prestone or Peake. Use at least a 50/50 mixture with water. Check the bottle for suggested mixture percentages for maximun protection to specific tempatures. I may take more than 50% antifreeze to protect down to the lowest tempatures experienced in your area. The brands also offer "pre-mixed" which is just selling water for $7 per gallon. Mix in your own water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huptoy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I agree with 'Bob Call', I purchase full strength anti freeze and mix my own. I use antifreeze purchased at Sams Club at 6 gal for $60.00 plus tax. Drain the radiator, add a gal of antifreeze and then a gal of water and repeat till full. I then mix the balance and use it for topping off before I leave for tours.They also sell 2 gal of 50/50 pre-mixed for $17.00. I have also seen full strength for $11.00 gal at other stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WEB 38 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 If mixing your own use distilled water. It will help keep your rad. clean. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest symplesymonsezzz Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Bob Call, I would like to thank you, and to say anti freeze is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest symplesymonsezzz Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 huptoy, thanks for your input. Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest symplesymonsezzz Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Web 38, thanks for the distilled water tip. Im sure glad to have found this site. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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