llanbu Posted November 20, 2011 Report Posted November 20, 2011 hello all ive got a 1.8 tdci lx 2008 galaxy with pink coolant/ antifreeze. Without thinking i topped it up with perhaps 3/4 pint of blue antifreeze. Will this cause any problems? Ive checked on the internet but so far with mixed answers..?? Some suggest this can create a gel which blocks the system, some say this is not a problem...also read its impossible to flush out the mixture... My gut feeling is to just get the coolant drained and changed. Thanks in advance Quote
nicebutdim Posted November 20, 2011 Report Posted November 20, 2011 With any engine I would not mix coolant types at all. There can be issues with the rust inhibiting properties being lost and a gel forming. For the cost of a bottle of anti-freeze and small amount of work involved with giving the system a flush through, is it worth taking the chance? Quote
llanbu Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Posted November 20, 2011 should emptying all the coolant and refilling be good enough? or has this potentially left me with some future 'gel' or rust inhibitor issues? Quote
daddyfixit Posted November 20, 2011 Report Posted November 20, 2011 no, you cant mix the 2 types. just read a monthly sales flyer from eurocarparts that describes the two different types mix to create an acid that starts chomping away at metal ???? i would rather drain/refill/flush a few times before putting in the pink long-life stuff again Quote
llanbu Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Posted November 20, 2011 chomping away at metal is a very scary thought!! i'll get it flushed and changed tmoro!! thanks for the info much appreciated, better to be safe than sorry... has anyone ever had problems due to this?? Quote
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