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Anti-freeze
I have been running pink anti-freeze in my bmw mini, when they came to replace my water pump (product recall), they told me I should not have pink anti-freeze in it as acidic, therefore they had to change it and bmw suprise suprise are charging me 70 quid. Are they bullsh#tting me? I was assured there was no difference.
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Owners of older cars are strongly advised never to use pink antifreeze - only blue (ethylene glycol). Pink antifreeze is acidic and it has been developed for use in modern engines with the intention that it remain in the system for several years. Blue antifreeze must be changed every two years. When pink is used in older vehicles, over time it attacks the lead...
05:35 Sat 11th Feb 2012
