Testing Coolant/Antifreeze
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I used the little $.99 dropper looking jigger I got from Wally World with the 5 *****. I'm going to check it with a refractometer once I can bring it home to use.
Drain some coolant out of the bottom of the radiator to test the coolant/water mix. You can get a false reading taking it from the coolant in the degas bottle because it takes a long time for everything to mix.
The only way to get the right mix is to test it. Just guessing is a crap shoot that can cost you in the end.
Drain some coolant out of the bottom of the radiator to test the coolant/water mix. You can get a false reading taking it from the coolant in the degas bottle because it takes a long time for everything to mix.
The only way to get the right mix is to test it. Just guessing is a crap shoot that can cost you in the end.
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Here is what I used. My dad and grandfather used them for years also. I always seem to lose them.
Walmart.com: Chaslyn Small Anti-Freeze Tester: Automotive
Walmart.com: Chaslyn Small Anti-Freeze Tester: Automotive
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Ok so heres what I found with the testers I used the Chaslyn Small Anti-Freeze Tester, & the Prestone one. The Chaslyn I got all 5 ***** floting but the fifth one not as high as the others, the Prestone I got a +268 -45 reading on it.
Also I need to top it off about a 1/2 gal? was going to mix the Motorcraft Coolant and Distilled water 50/50, but the Motorcraft I have is a open 3/4 full gallon thats about 5 years old, its been in sitting in the truck box all that time is it still good to use?
Forgot to add this......I tested it by draining about 1 cup, and by the expansion tank.
Thanks ~Gage~
Also I need to top it off about a 1/2 gal? was going to mix the Motorcraft Coolant and Distilled water 50/50, but the Motorcraft I have is a open 3/4 full gallon thats about 5 years old, its been in sitting in the truck box all that time is it still good to use?
Forgot to add this......I tested it by draining about 1 cup, and by the expansion tank.
Thanks ~Gage~
Last edited by Gage2502; 06-21-2012 at 02:43 PM. Reason: Forgot to add a line
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