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Mechanic doesn't recommend FW-16

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Old 02-14-2016, 02:04 PM
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That's where i messed up too. Didn't look for the specifics. I ended up with one that checks freeze point and checks PH. Ended up ordering the correct one the second time tho.
 
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Old 02-14-2016, 02:16 PM
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I went into O'Reiley's and ask for engine coolant test strips, and showed them the same picture I posted just a few minutes ago. The picture I snipped from the O'Riely webpage. With that picture and my request they sold me these test strips....
 
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Old 02-17-2016, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by oldbird1965
A lot of us use this. Extended life isn't the way to go in our motors, so I've read. It doesn't matter how you drive, you need the additive and this stuff comes with it.


The only thing I can find like this is by Peak. It is pink in color. Is that the correct stuff?
 
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Old 02-17-2016, 04:29 PM
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^^^^ Yes, Peak is now the parent company that makes FleetCharge, and it's dyed pink. Same stuff, new bottle. But WATCH OUT; like most anti-freeze, there's the full concentrate and the 50/50 pre-diluted. And the labels in this case are ALMOST the same. And as usual, buying the pre-diluted is just an expensive way of buying water. So make sure you get the full concentrate (and enough distilled water, of course).
 
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Yeah won't forget hat water again. One big mistake used tap water.... always have in the past with old Green. Never had any problem. Never tested either. Now I have a Diesel and did same thing. Tested way high in Acid on new antifreeze. Tested water from well and found it to be about 6.0...... Now I know better...after needing to throw out 4 gallons of new antifreeze.
 
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