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As is my initial response.The purpose of the thread was more to show people why they need to change their coolant.
A couple months ago we had a tractor (built between 1978 and 1982) that still had the original coolant in it. The guy was actually rather proud of it. Turned out to be a can of worms, everything that we touched with the cooling system died. Ended up with a new radiator core and water pump although it just came in for a hydraulic pump coupler kit (the pump runs off the front of the crank )No, you should be kicked in the shin by a midget for not taking care of your vehicle.
I've seen what not keeping the coolant changed can do to the insides of an engine. How about the guy that spent $12,000 to replace his 6.0L because he couldn't spend $100 to change his coolant every 3 years. It ate away the edges of the water passages at the top of the block to the point where the head gaskets wouldn't seal anymore.
VC-9. And lots of it.My brother has been fighting a 6.0 diesel from down south that somebody had the brainy idea to run straight water in it... they apparently used some special water in it too. They eventually put a water filter kit on it rather than keep changing heater cores, chunks of rust that just won't quit no matter how many times it is flushed.
Actually the guy got sick of it and traded it back in, he has his fingers crossed it goes back to auction (where they got it in the first place)VC-9. And lots of it.
Another 6.0 story.Actually the guy got sick of it and traded it back in, he has his fingers crossed it goes back to auction (where they got it in the first place)
For the most miles on the original green coolant in a Ranger. 12 years, 125,000 miles.
Here's what it looks like now:
Nope. Safety equipment will never be neglected on my vehicles. Simple maintenance may be, but safety is always a priority. I value my life, and the life of my fiance far too much to be driving around with worn out brakes or tires.Your prize should be to confine you to a prison cell. I bet you are the guy we see in traffic that runs around with bald tires and no brakes and causes accidents..lol.