DavHJ
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Walmart has non-toxic -50 deg. antifreeze for $2.97 a gallon.
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Walmart has non-toxic -50 deg. antifreeze for $2.97 a gallon.
not really BUT I've been using it for almost 20 years in the engines and I've never had an issue.Is it the kind that is meant for engines?
not really BUT I've been using it for almost 20 years in the engines and I've never had an issue.
Dave
I use it to do the whole boat; water, air, head, shower sump, generator and the engines. I use 16 gallons and at Walmart prices that is a BIG savings ovet the marine stores.
Dave
When I tried Walmart last year they only had the ethyl alcohol stuff. And I tried several stores. Ended up getting mine from a local RV store.If it's the propylene glycol stuff, yes - good savings (about $2/bottle). If it's the ethyl alcohol stuff (will cause corrosion on metal), it's pretty close in price to marine stores.
I use it to do the whole boat; water, air, head, shower sump, generator and the engines. I use 16 gallons and at Walmart prices that is a BIG savings ovet the marine stores.
Dave
Yup, no corrosion protection in the walmart cheap stuff....better to pay a little more and have the protection, I think.
You guys are worried about corrosion protection; what about the salt water that sits in your raw water system for the better part of the week for 6 to 8 months out of the year. I think that does more damage than "Walmart cheep stuff". That is just my opinion. For what it is worth I got 9 years out of my last set of risers using "Walmart cheap stuff".
Good stuff bad stuff a gallon is a gallon no mater how you look at it. And I stand corrected I just checked my records I only used 12 gallons not 16 like I first said.Just because you were lucky once does not mean you are leading a charmed life.
My comments are not about changing your mind, as I couldn't care less what you do, but for newbies that may be reading this to know there is an issue that could affect warranties and the life of components. The cost is so minimal as to make this discussion laughable. You could probaly save more learning to use less of the good stuff. :thumbsup:
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Good stuff bad stuff a gallon is a gallon no mater how you look at it. And I stand corrected I just checked my records I only used 12 gallons not 16 like I first said.
Dave
P.S. I am leading a charmed life; I have a great wife, a great family, a great job so I think I've been lucky more than once I take offense on your comment I haven't attacked anyone's character or judged anyone for their opinions or facts that have been stated.
Good stuff bad stuff a gallon is a gallon no mater how you look at it. And I stand corrected I just checked my records I only used 12 gallons not 16 like I first said.
Dave
P.S. I am leading a charmed life; I have a great wife, a great family, a great job so I think I've been lucky more than once I take offense on your comment I haven't attacked anyone's character or judged anyone for their opinions or facts that have been stated.