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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Maintenance => Topic started by: jdv69z on January 13, 2009, 09:53:55 PM

Title: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: jdv69z on January 13, 2009, 09:53:55 PM

I have found that my car sitting most of the time is very hard on the radiator. What do others do to prevent radiator deterioration in a car that isn't driven everyday?

Jimmy V.

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: gro51 on January 13, 2009, 10:47:05 PM

I don't do anything special.  My Camaro sits from Nov thru April.  Then it's driven about 500 miles per summer.  I flush and fill it every 3 or 4 years.  Haven't had any problems at all.

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: lakeholme on January 14, 2009, 01:45:25 PM

Ditto to what Joe said...
First time I had it "power flushed" and ever since it has looked clean,

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: JohnZ on January 14, 2009, 04:13:32 PM

Quote from: gro51 on January 13, 2009, 10:47:05 PM

I don't do anything special.  My Camaro sits from Nov thru April.  Then it's driven about 500 miles per summer.  I flush and fill it every 3 or 4 years.  Haven't had any problems at all.

Same story here - my car still has the original radiator.

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: jdv69z on January 14, 2009, 04:49:29 PM

You all have 50/50 mix antifreeze to water in your cooling systems?

Jimmy V.

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: jdv69z on January 14, 2009, 04:58:40 PM

Another thought. Would the water part of the mix cause a problem? Have very hard water here. Could that cause problems?

Jimmy V.

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: 3Zs on January 14, 2009, 07:10:14 PM

Our tap water is also very hard.  I use distilled water and anitfreeze.

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: gro51 on January 15, 2009, 01:40:59 AM

Quote from: jdv69z on January 14, 2009, 04:49:29 PM

You all have 50/50 mix antifreeze to water in your cooling systems?

I do around 50/50 to 60/40, and I always use distilled water.

Title: Re: Radiator Maintenance
Post by: GaryL on February 02, 2009, 04:10:26 AM

Quote from: jdv69z on January 14, 2009, 04:58:40 PM

Another thought. Would the water part of the mix cause a problem? Have very hard water here. Could that cause problems?

Jimmy V.

Use fresh coolant and distilled water.