Anti-freeze Questions

[ChiefRudy]

Looking to change the antifreeze.

Been searching the web and the forum. I know I need HOAT antifreeze for the KJ. Been noticing people saying they got there antifreeze from NAPA. So I searched there.

Would this be acceptable to use in the KJ?
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Would it be more Cost Effective to buy the 50/50 mix or to buy the full gallon of anti-freeze and buy dis-stilled water?

I plan on buying dis-stilled water either way to flush the system.


Thanks

 

[HoosierJeeper]

That's what I use. I get the concentrated...more for your money that way. For the 50/50 half the price is water I guess.

Distilled water is what I use too.

 

[ridenby]

G-05 is the stuff. Buying it mixed just saves a little trouble. I like straight myself.

 

[ChiefRudy]

The 50/50 is $11:49 a Gal and the concentrate is $16.99 a Gal. I can get dis-stilled water for about 80 cents. I did some math and going either way it would cost the same.

Now, how many Quarts? I been reading between 11-13 quarts. which is about 3 gallons give or take a quart.

 

[TheBlueKJ]

I think it depends on if you have HD cooling or not, someone correct me if I'm wrong

 

[HoosierJeeper]

I think HD or non HD takes the same amount. Could check your manual, it should say.

 

[karljp]

I also use premix for convenience. And in that way I will never have to worry if the mix is right.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Yea, HD and standard cooling use the same amount to fill it up - IIRC the manual calls for 14 quarts. So almost 2 gallons of Zerex (7 quarts) and the same of distilled water if you're using the concentrate.

Bob