Guest frazer51 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Is there an antifreeze that you would recomend for an antique car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi, If you do a search for antifreeze on this site you will find a thread dealing with modern antifreeze posted by trp3141592 on 11/7/2010. The main information in the post in my opinion is: "Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should an "Extended Life" antifreeze, which utilizes Organic Additive Technology (OAT, H-OAT, or N-OAT) as one of its chemicals, ever be used in our cars over 10 years old. It attacks the gaskets and gasket cements in our cars, causing major leaks and forcing ultra-expensive repairs. The "Silver Ghost Association" Rolls Royce people have documented massive cooling system failures apparently caused by this anti-freeze product.Antifreeze that can be used safely in our cars uses older-fashioned Inorganic Additive Technology (IAT) additive. You cannot tell by the color of the antifreeze if it's safe to use." I use (Original Formula Green Peak Antifreeze), but there are many other opinions out their and other choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I've always used the traditional green coolant like Prestone or Peak coolant. I've never had any problems (cooling or mechanical) with these coolants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The color is added and does not signify anything as far as composition. Ethylene glycol with IAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The color is added and does not signify anything as far as composition. Ethylene glycol with IATIt was a descriptive term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Understand, but green color doesn't make it a "good" formula and another color (like Xerex red) can still be good. That's all I was sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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