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So i changed the upper radiator hose, had some prestine 50/50...added about a gallon and a half now she is running temp up to 243 highest before was 236, should i drain some 50/50..and put in some concentrate. .only changed the hose .
From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Originally Posted by 85vegasvette
So i changed the upper radiator hose, had some prestine 50/50...added about a gallon and a half now she is running temp up to 243 highest before was 236, should i drain some 50/50..and put in some concentrate. .only changed the hose .
you probably need to take out and clean your radiator. Not change fluid percentages
Last edited by Cruisinfanatic; Jul 3, 2017 at 07:39 PM.
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Inspect the front of the radiator to see if there is road trash between it and the AC condenser. Vacuum it out or hose it out. Your temps will improve dramatically if that is your problem.
My old 87 before cleaning:
Yeah I'll have to wait till the morning when it's cooler in the desert LOL but yeah I used to go to 35 and I would be the highest maybe you could be the radiator cap it doesn't look that good I'm going to replace that also yeah I have to wait till the morning when it's cooler in the desert lol they yeah and use to go to 35 and I would be the highest maybe you could be the radiator cap it doesn't look that good I want to replace that also and the fans kick it on so I'll check everything can't hurt can only help thank you
Well took a gallonof the 50/50 out added straight prestone concentrate, and a new pressure cap stopped at 217. After a 30 minute ride with the a.c. in..so I'm thinking it was the cap...gonna try tomorrow on a longer ride supposed to be 110
From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Originally Posted by 85vegasvette
Well took a gallonof the 50/50 out added straight prestone concentrate, and a new pressure cap stopped at 217. After a 30 minute ride with the a.c. in..so I'm thinking it was the cap...gonna try tomorrow on a longer ride supposed to be 110
Increasing the % of Preston to water will not keep your coolant temp down
Increasing the % of Preston to water will not keep your coolant temp down
exactly... actually most guys dont realize that water is the best coolant.... we need to use anti freeze for its anti corrosion and lubricating properties....
Well took a gallonof the 50/50 out added straight prestone concentrate, and a new pressure cap stopped at 217. After a 30 minute ride with the a.c. in..so I'm thinking it was the cap...gonna try tomorrow on a longer ride supposed to be 110
Lol taking out the 50/50 and adding full uncut antifreeze will make it run hotter bro.........just sayin
85 hitting 243
exactly... actually most guys dont realize that water is the best coolant.... we need to use anti freeze for its anti corrosion and lubricating properties....
