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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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hey, im replacing my intake manifold gasket due to a coolent leak! I have aluminum heads, does it make a differnece which antifreez i use. just want ot make sure cause i know coolent does deteriate ****.
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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premix 50/50
takes the guess work out
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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yeah, i was more less wondering on brand name, but thanks
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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i use prestone
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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get the prestone yellow stuff.... universal coolant... 50/50.. so you cant screw it up
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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I think Kragen has a special on the prestone 50/50 4 bucks off with the purchase of 2 jugs
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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i saw it for buy one get one free a week or two back. don't remember if it was kragen or pep boys though. i woulda bought some if i didn't already have like 4 jugs just chillin' in my garage haha.
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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aight, thanks guys. i was just making sure if there was something i wanted to stay away from because of the aluminum. thanks
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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I use Prestone
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