anti freeze

[panelbeater]

this should be easy to answer but correctly please.
after changing my ip and repairing the rad i just filled it back up with water to run for a bit.
now i know no rad leaks etc i want to put some anti freeze in.
its a 99 td with green in it at the moment but week.
point me in the right direction of correct stuff please.
i have just changed the glow plugs to lucas and a new 95amp battery this weekend.

 

[elty001]

I use the blue antifreeze at a 50/50 ratio.

 

[Paff]

Maybe better not to mix antifreeze. Take off the lower rad hose, drain as much as you can. If you feel up to it, remove the top hose and use your garden hose to flush back into the block. Heater on hot should drain the heater matrix. Refit hoses when water runs clear. Part fill with water, then correct type/quantity of antifreeze. Keep heater on hot, run at tickover, topping up as necessary. Not sure if there are any tricks to get all the air out though.

Now that how I used to to it when I was in the trade. I stand to be corrected by more knowledgeable T2 forum members :augie

 

[Banshee]

You want Green for the older Terrano's

The glycol levels are better for the older cooling system even if less environmentally friendly

*smirks at avatar*

 

[arcascomp]

If you raise the front of the vehicle while it's ticking over, that helps get more air out.

 

[elty001]

If you raise the front of the vehicle while it's ticking over, that helps get more air out.

after I clean out the cooling system I just run it up to temp with the rad cap off and keep an eye on the expansion tank level.
also put the heater on full hot to get the coolant flowing around the heater matrix.

 

[panelbeater]

thanks but no one is telling me what antifreeze to use.

 

[AlexD333]

I use the blue antifreeze at a 50/50 ratio.

What he said :kissy

 

[Paff]

What about...

You want Green for the older Terrano's

The glycerine levels are better for the older cooling system even if less

 

[macabethiel]

Ethylene Glycol Based

I would use Ethylene Glycol based anti-freeze buy the best you can afford its worth it for the better corrosion inhibitors in them.

Lots of brands out there to choose from to suit your pocket. Local car spares shop will advise.

 

[briggie]

just to confuse matters even more ....... I used the red stuff in mine ..

 

[panelbeater]

ok so its done by colour not ref numbers.
mine is green so green it is. thanks

 

[elty001]

I would give you the numbers but I don't have a bottle to hand.
the blue one was all the local motor factors had in so that what I got.
was around 20 quid for 5 litres.
I flush out the cooling system every year so I don't see the point on spending a small fortune on antifreeze to chuck it away a year later.

 

[macabethiel]

Why change every year ?

Modern high grade quality anti-freeze will last 5 years so I do not see the point in all that flushing out.

If its a decent specification you do not get the accumulation of rust etc plus they have additatives to keep the water pump seal in good condition.

I agree it was the norm 30 years ago to change annually but we have moved on its the age of the i phone ! LOL

 

[elty001]

Modern high grade quality anti-freeze will last 5 years so I do not see the point in all that flushing out.

If its a decent specification you do not get the accumulation of rust etc plus they have additatives to keep the water pump seal in good condition.

I agree it was the norm 30 years ago to change annually but we have moved on its the age of the i phone ! LOL

never trust any electronic device that is named after a fruit:lol:lol

just something I have always done on a sevice but a lot of these trucks are getting a bit long in the tooth.

 

[daniel2609]

i just use the stuff from asda

 

[AlexD333]

Just to resurrect this thread it seems blue would be correct for my vehicle?

It looks as though I currently have green in it atm (all be it, almost black)

Does it matter hugely if I put green or blue in? I know rubber perishing ect :nenau

 

[Paff]

Green...

 

[AlexD333]

Green...

Comma website recommend this

http://www.commaoil.com/passenger-vehicles/products/view/351/XSR5L/

 

[solarman216]

well I go for the orange every time as it has inhibitors for all metals, Rick