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Old 04-23-2004, 02:21 PM
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Straight water is a better coolant than antifreeze, but....

It doesn't have any corrosion inhibitors, that is reason enough to add at least 25% antifreeze. (50/50 is the traditional mix) Wetting agent helps too, water wetter is the popular brand made by Redline.
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