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Old June 25th 05, 12:16 AM
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Hi,
I am planning to drain/refill the radiator on my 1994
SL2 auto. At my local auto store, I could only found those
Prestone coolant that it touts for all makes and models. My
Haynes manual specifically states that I should use
non-phosphate ethylene glycol based antifreeze. I just so
happen to have a couple containers of unused Prestone antifreeze,
sealed, sitting in my garage for 8 - 10 years.
Does anyone know would the chemicals in the antifreeze breaks
down over time (again 8-10 years) even if it is sealed and
kept in a garage all this time? Is it ok to use the
coolant?
Thanks,
Ted

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Old June 27th 05, 03:57 PM
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If it says "safe for aluminum engines" then it's OK to use. 15 years
ago phosphate-free antifreeze was the exception rather than the rule.

Do not put Dexcool (used in newer Saturns) in.

> Does anyone know would the chemicals in
> the antifreeze breaks down over time (again 8-10
> years) even if it is sealed and kept in a garage all this time?


If the container hasn't broken down, then the antifreeze in it is fine.

Tim.

 




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