[C320-list] Fwd: Anti-freeze

[warren updike]

The article on the web site is very helpful.  I found the antifreeze issue
to be very confusing given the product changes over the years.  This is what
I've learned: 

O Don't mix colors of antifreeze;
O However, there is, apparently, a type that is compatible with any color;
O I always by the 50/50 mixture; costs more; is less trouble; avoids
minerialized (hard) water sources;
O Any current product marked "extended life" contains the anticorrosive
necessary for our engines (Perkins or Yanmar;)
O To be on the safe side, follow the flushing procedure if you were not the
one who last changed the antifreeze;
O Always consult and follow the mfgr. instructions.

Once a year, I drain out 1/2 gal. of antifreeze and replace with new.  I
don't know how kosher this is; but, works for me.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay



-----Original Message-----
From: Karl Mielenhausen _/) [mailto:c320 at suddenlink.net] 
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 10:30 AM
To: C320IA Discussion List
Subject: [C320-list] Fwd: Anti-freeze

Dear momvan,

There is a write-up under Tech Tips on the C320IA website...
http://www.catalina320.com/article.php/20060212151611361

Karl

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From: momvan at aol.com
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Subject: [C320-list] Anti-freeze
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:22:07 -0400

I will be changing my anti-freeze in the motor and would like to know if
there is a specific type. Not sure what is in there now......thanks for
all the great help!



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Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690
New Bern, NC