[C320-list] What antifreeze/coolant?

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

I purchased Prestone heavy duty diesel extended life antifreeze. Meets performance requirements of CAT- EC1

Purchased From TSC store in Bowmanville, east of Toronto.

Ted
Hull 424
Whitby Ontario 




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> On Jul 28, 2015, at 8:17 AM, Marek Fluder <marekf at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Bruce,
> 
> I intend to change coolant in my 3YM30 and am having the same dilemma -
> there is a few recommended brands with Dex Cool being acceptable.
> Checked with local Yanmar parts distributor and they do not carry YG30.
> I would go with Havoline or Texaco recommended products, but have no idea
> where to get them here in Toronto area.
> I might settle for Dex-Cool as this is what is readily available.
> 
> Marek
> #1028
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 6:29 PM, swampcreek42 <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> 
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>> 
>> Ok, I've read myself into a stupor. This is good followed by NO! NOT THAT!
>> This shouldn't be an odessy! IT'S ENGINE COOLANT!Anyway I have a 3GM30F a
>> 1999 engine in a 2000 boat (boat built in November 1999). It now has the
>> green stuff, I was happy with it but read it might be a good idea to go to
>> the extended life coolant  (ELC). Since I'm changing out the engine hoses
>> and the thermostat which I believe to be original now 15 years old I think
>> I'll flush the heck out of the engine and change to the red or orange stuff
>> BUT all the information I'm seeing is at least 5 years old and is very
>> contradictory. The local shop states DEX COOL but I've read there were
>> problems and lawsuits over that stuff. Then Havoline ELC is recomend but I
>> also read they make DEX COOL! This is nuts! I'm almost resolved to staying
>> with the green stuff, but read with the green stuff you might need to add
>> supplimental coolant additives which Yanmar doesn't recomend. I do see that
>> Yanmar makes Yanmar Ultra Life YG30 but can't seem to see it advertised
>> locally. Sooooo, what are you all runnimg?
>> Bruce Hunter Nauti Time #719 Pasadena MD
>> 
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>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>
>> Date: 07/18/2015  12:45 PM  (GMT-05:00)
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Wing vs Fin
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