Anti -freeze

[dothawkes31]

when did it change that you had to top it up every month?

[dothawkes31]

the car was serviced when i nbought it i think and it's had one service since then in 2008, but I only do 8000 miles ayear if that

[craft1948]

no he's quite cute actually nokno and wears a Mercedes uniform....

[kojak]

"Actually, when i shobne the torch into the hole where the anyi-freeze should go it did lok greenish watery,"

Are we still talking about cars, dot?

[dothawkes31]

what does that look like then craft?

[123everton]

Antifreeze should be changed reguarly as it inhibits rust within the engine, also most antifreezes are alcohol (ethylene glycol) based so become ineffective after a while.
P.S.
Although it apparently tastes very nice, it is quite deadly, if you catch your dog drinking it off the garage floor get it to the vet pronto.

[TWR]

Hi Dot, just seen your post, it seems from your post that you have left the coling systen either go very low on water/Antifreez or your systyem was frozen to indicate that the temp Gauge was going into the red, the indication of low coolant level will be your heater is also indicates an air lock in the system, get it sorted ASAP Dot otherwise you will pay the full price (HEAD GASKET) when topping up add the amount requiered into your system. A merry exam to you, and all, also to all that read this post.

[TWR]

Required Opps.

[factor-fiction]

And merry exam to you too, TWR

[TWR]

A merry Xmas to you all, & a happy new year, take you time on the white stuff as your family's would like to have times with their Fathers & Mothers, Patients is a virtue( Think about the Consequences, Safe Journeys.

HO HO HO. XX

[R1Geezer]

still trying to figure out if this is a joke!

Overheating is nothing to do with anti freeze. There is no regular period for topping up.If you are topping up then your car is losing coolant. That is a different problem. Possibly a loose hose or dodgy head gaskett. Water and anti freeze go in the cooling system, radiator etc. Oil is completely separate.

[ayabrea38]

I think we should all take a moment at this wonderful time of year to remember those closest to us.....those that are there when we want......those that take the abuse we hand out .......those that help us in our time of need....sigh.No its ok,I havent been on the vino,just getting all sentimental(or just plain mental)about our cars!Go on,dont forget to buy your car a prezzie for getting you to work/shops/mates/pub all year.Mine got an oil and filter change,lucky thing.