Cooling system overhaul and upgrades
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Probably the best thing one could do, other than making sure the stock system is in good shape, is install a cooling system filter. Here's one example: http://ganofilters.com/
Here's a review: Coolant Filters
Here's a review: Coolant Filters
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They use coolant filters on over the road semi's, but then again they never change the coolant in them either.
If the radiator, water pump, whatever goes bad, it gets changed, but 20gal+ of coolant is alot of money to change just because.
Because the base stock of coolant never wears out, it is the corrosion inhibitors and lubricants that wear out so they just add that stuff back in every 500,000 miles, it comes in gallon jugs.
You can actually recycle engine coolant and make it as good as new with the recycle machine which is about the size of a dorm fridge.
If the radiator, water pump, whatever goes bad, it gets changed, but 20gal+ of coolant is alot of money to change just because.
Because the base stock of coolant never wears out, it is the corrosion inhibitors and lubricants that wear out so they just add that stuff back in every 500,000 miles, it comes in gallon jugs.
You can actually recycle engine coolant and make it as good as new with the recycle machine which is about the size of a dorm fridge.
#17
Ok, small update here. I finally ordered all the needed parts here. Rec'd the ebay aluminum rad, looks decent. I ordered the water pump, tstat, upper/lower rad hoses..this will all be here today. I only need the electric fan which I'll order today. I plan to tackle it this coming weekend if possible, depends on free time available with Mother's Day and all.
I'll report after I'm done with the work. Cheers.
I'll report after I'm done with the work. Cheers.
#18
They use coolant filters on over the road semi's, but then again they never change the coolant in them either.
If the radiator, water pump, whatever goes bad, it gets changed, but 20gal+ of coolant is alot of money to change just because.
Because the base stock of coolant never wears out, it is the corrosion inhibitors and lubricants that wear out so they just add that stuff back in every 500,000 miles, it comes in gallon jugs.
You can actually recycle engine coolant and make it as good as new with the recycle machine which is about the size of a dorm fridge.
If the radiator, water pump, whatever goes bad, it gets changed, but 20gal+ of coolant is alot of money to change just because.
Because the base stock of coolant never wears out, it is the corrosion inhibitors and lubricants that wear out so they just add that stuff back in every 500,000 miles, it comes in gallon jugs.
You can actually recycle engine coolant and make it as good as new with the recycle machine which is about the size of a dorm fridge.