Coolant by the Gallon??
07-10-2009, 07:42 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
+1 on distilled water and water wetter, I always keep plenty of both around. I returned the last gallon of porsche antifreeze I purchased because they changed colors a couple of years ago and I was too scared to mix since the cars under warranty. So I just used distilled water and a touch of water wetter, coolant still same color. You could definitly skip the water wetter.
And don't overfill or you'll get that sweet smelling blowoff!
BTW If it's at minimum when cold you're fine in a 3 radiator car, it's an expansion tank.
And don't overfill or you'll get that sweet smelling blowoff!
BTW If it's at minimum when cold you're fine in a 3 radiator car, it's an expansion tank.
07-10-2009, 07:48 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
Aaron,
If I am not mistaken you can pick up the Redline water wetter from Autozone, or Pepboys.
In your case, I wouldn't even worry about it. Just add the distilled water in your reservoir and you are done. There are still plenty of antifreeze in your cooling system to lubricate the water pump.
If I am not mistaken you can pick up the Redline water wetter from Autozone, or Pepboys.
In your case, I wouldn't even worry about it. Just add the distilled water in your reservoir and you are done. There are still plenty of antifreeze in your cooling system to lubricate the water pump.
How's the 360 so far? Try any DIYs yet? Easy enough to work on? Reliable?
I'm getting major temptations as prices are in the floor on 360s, but the thought of insanely expensive dealership clutch jobs and services scares me (esp. the way they seem to handle timing, seems like I lack the technology!)
07-11-2009, 09:47 AM
#18
This may be a stupid question, but why cant one use the antifreeze sold at R&S straust or autozone? My car came with 2 small bottles of Porsche antifreeze which I thought was a crazy thing to buy...
07-11-2009, 02:20 PM
#19
Drifting
Thread Starter
+1 on distilled water and water wetter, I always keep plenty of both around. I returned the last gallon of porsche antifreeze I purchased because they changed colors a couple of years ago and I was too scared to mix since the cars under warranty. So I just used distilled water and a touch of water wetter, coolant still same color. You could definitly skip the water wetter.
BTW If it's at minimum when cold you're fine in a 3 radiator car, it's an expansion tank.
BTW If it's at minimum when cold you're fine in a 3 radiator car, it's an expansion tank.
I added some distilled water and the Redline last night. I like the Redline product and will probably use that in the future as well.
Yes you can use aftermarket antifreeze as long as it is the long lasting type and approved for aluminum, etc. However other people much smarter than me recommend that you do NOT mix antifreezes, as it is possible it may congeal into a soupy "jello" type mixture.
After reading about the "Water Wetter" I feel confident that this product is safe to mix with Porsche and other antifreezes.
worries
07-12-2009, 03:06 PM
#25
Drifting
Thread Starter
Nope, perfectly fine. According to the manufacturer you can mix w/ any antifreeze, no problem. See the website for details.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp
07-13-2009, 01:21 PM
#28
Rennlist
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I have used the VW coolant in my 996 when I changed my water pump, no issues with compatibility from the existing factory Porsche fluid.
It darned on me that why the hell am I putting antifreeze in southern California afterwards. So I have not used antifreeze since. Distilled water provides better cooling than antifreezem, adding the Redline water wetter makes it even better and provides the lubrication that's needed.
It darned on me that why the hell am I putting antifreeze in southern California afterwards. So I have not used antifreeze since. Distilled water provides better cooling than antifreezem, adding the Redline water wetter makes it even better and provides the lubrication that's needed.
07-13-2009, 01:30 PM
#29
Rennlist
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Robin, good to see you on the board again!
How's the 360 so far? Try any DIYs yet? Easy enough to work on? Reliable?
I'm getting major temptations as prices are in the floor on 360s, but the thought of insanely expensive dealership clutch jobs and services scares me (esp. the way they seem to handle timing, seems like I lack the technology!)
How's the 360 so far? Try any DIYs yet? Easy enough to work on? Reliable?
I'm getting major temptations as prices are in the floor on 360s, but the thought of insanely expensive dealership clutch jobs and services scares me (esp. the way they seem to handle timing, seems like I lack the technology!)
As far as servicing and working on them, it's no big deal just like any other car. I have already invested in several specialized tool to service the 360. (Like a belt tension gauge that measure the tension using vibration frequency) Chris and I already did one clutch job on the 360 F1, no big deal just a lot of stupid things to remove before you can get to the transmission.
If you really wanted to get one put aside $10k as repair fund in case anything goes wrong.
The Ferrari looks beautiful, sounds absolutely amazing (from the flat crank design and the firing order nothing to do with the exhaust), turns head everywhere you go. But that's all.... Everything else pretty much sucks about it.
