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Originally Posted by Ethan
If you were living in frigid to below freesing temps then the high water content would be a problem. Real concern is ability to prevent freezing when using coolant. So if your 70/30 is calibrated to your climate, things will stay cool.
The second and very important factor is the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant. That is one reason why 50/50 is so widely recommended and used
If you use distilled water and MB coolant with coolant change within every 36 months, that is good maintenance.
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No freezing issue in sweltering So. California.
I have it changed every 24 months...religiously. OK, I guess I am OK then.
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