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Old 08-16-2013, 04:26 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 View Post
If you're in a hot climate, a 50/50 mix may not be necessary. You could get away with a 75/25 water/coolant mix if you don't see freezing temps.
This is risky -- part of coolant's job is lubricating the water pump. Increasing the dilution ratio decreases its effectiveness in this area. My Dad used to call this "false economy". You save a few bucks up front but risk hundreds.
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