Anti-Freeze Question

[V10 PWRD]

Have read numerous threads dealing with this issue so I am going to see if any new technology is being used. I am looking at getting 4 gallons of Zerex ZXGO5RU1 50/50 mixture with the demineralized water in it. My question...is this mixture as good as the Peak Global? Same, better or don't waste my money?. I am looking for a long term antifreeze with no corrosion problems and long lasting life. My NAPA guy says this is rated one of the best. Whaddya think? Flushing out all of the old this weekend.
Thanks!

 

[plumcrazy]

IMO, anything will work if mixed right and maintained. you can use straight water if it doesn't freeze

 

[ViperTony]

IMO, anything will work if mixed right and maintained. you can use straight water if it doesn't freeze

Distilled water and Water Wetter. Don't make me get Tom and have him spank your candy ass.

 

[dave6666]

I thought plum was ******* ass

 

[Dom426h]

V10 PWRD , Check out this thread : http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/641916-what-type-coolant.html

 

[plumcrazy]

Candy cause I'm so sweet

 

[V10 PWRD]

Thanks Dom....I read that thread a few days ago and just wondered if I was getting the best bang for my buck with a good quality antifreeze. No one has said anything negative or "don't buy it so I'm going with the Zerex. It meets all the specs.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

The company I work for now sold the US antifreeze business in the US to Zerex. I would say it's pretty good stuff.

 

[SoCal Rebell]

I use just distilled water and nothing else, being in Southern California I don't have to worry about freezing.

 

[cfiiman]

I use just distilled water and nothing else, being in Southern California I don't have to worry about freezing.

Must be nice lol

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

I use just distilled water and nothing else, being in Southern California I don't have to worry about freezing.

Um, bad idea. It won't freeze, but the aluminum, iron, solder joints, brass and any other metals in contact with the "water" will still corrode. You can use perhaps only 30% anti-freeze or get Zerex racing coolant - it is the anti-corrosion additive package in antifreeze but without the glycol. Performance enhancers like Water Wetter are not designed to be long-life corrosion proteciton.

 

[DrumrBoy]

Good to know, Tom. I've been using distilled+water wetter in performance cars for a while now (no glycol allowed on track and it doesn't really freeze down here) but naturally assumed there were corrosion-protection ingredients in it. Doh! I'll chase down some Zerex racing stuff soon and switch.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

On page 3, Table Three it shows corrosion rates of water vs. water + 30% glycol vs. water + 30% inhibited glycol. "Inhibited" means treated with corrosion inhibitors. The take-home is that is isn't the fluid (either the water or ethylene glycol or propylene glycol) that resists corrosion, it is the additive package.

http://www.afe.org/Publications/journal/SelectingGlycol_SeptOct2010.pdf

The article was written for HVAC use and automotive use has it's own peculiarities, but also has an effective anti-corrosion additive package. It is what makes DEX-COOL or a 5-yr long-life coolant different from the old green antifreeze.

The Zerex may seem expensive, but only used at 5%-10% (I think.)