Hello sohj
There seems to be an error in communication.
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Originally posted by sohj
Got another question about the coolant.
Will drain and flush and replace next weekend, now that I've found this deposit. I was planning on doing it in mid-March.
What do I need to know to look for on a regular basis? Should I periodically pull the monovalve and look to see if there is more deposit? And, if so, on what schedule? And, was this deposit indeed aluminum corrosion?
Should I flush with distilled water? or something slightly acidic or alkali? If it is regular tap water it will be very slightly alkali, I think.
Or am I being too fussy?
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When I say acidic, this is a generic statement meaning acidic or alkali.
The system needs to be neutralized with the chemical equivalent of baking soda.
You do NOT want acidic or alkali coolant.
Here are some links that may help you with the task you face.
http://www.advanceautoparts.com/howtos_tips/automedia_html/ccr/ccr20010501rm/index.html?page=/howtos_tips/automedia_html/ccr/ccr20010501rm/ccr20010501rm.htm
http://www.wynns.be/
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/category.asp?cid=2
http://www.sierraantifreeze.com/
http://www.prestone.com/
http://www.justicebrothers.com/theproducts.htm
http://www.gunk.com/
http://www.peakantifreeze.com/whychange.html
Have a great day.