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antifreze query?

have got an old pug. 205 diesel in the garage basickly laid up as a back up for us both before layin up i changed all filters plus all fluids/oils gave it a new cam belt+pully kit ,waterpump /antifreze. as the car hasent been used since then only started for half an hour or so every 6 months, do i have to renew the coolent again as its 2 years since last fill of antifreze mix. i know normaly i only use blue two year stuff so does it need another change to stop head problems or can i leave it ? cheers lee

lee
June 2011
You can get a kit to tell you if the antifreeze needs to be changed, that well know store that starts with H will do one, BUT if you are not using it much, why not just drain the coolant out, No water in the system, so you cannot get freeze damage, Put some water in when you want to run it up. when all is fine, drain again, just water then, so let it run away. Does not take that long to fill the radiator in an emergency, if you need it, normal water will do for a short time, Only time to wory about antifreeze, is if is is freezing. And if it is in a garage, needs to be below freezing in the garage, before you need to worry.

SD
June 2011
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