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Old 09-14-11, 02:07 PM
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hey cl, i need a lil help. driving to work today I realize my car is over heating. so i was in a hurry i went to auto zone and buy coolant but i buy %100 coolant not the 50/50. so i was wonder if can use that or do i have to use 50/50? i got a gte with aluminum radiator and a intercooler as well. btw my car is sc300. thank you for your help and answer.
Old 09-14-11, 03:22 PM
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no. i would mix it first. u dnt want to mess ur engine up for something as simple as mixing the coolant. also use sterile wated. i know it sounds stupid but it will prevent rust in a huge way.

toyota uses a red coolant iirc. but i use the autozone one too and its fine.
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you can use it its not going to hurt anything just mix it up l ater when u get home.
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Straight antifreeze does not absorb heat well.
Your engine may run a bit warmer than usual.

... and its distilled water, not quite sterile
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get some water, preferably distilled, as it does not have minerals in it that will rust your cooling system components. then get a gallon jug and mix half and half. you get 2 gallons of 50/50 so u have some extra
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