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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

.....GM red antifreeze is too expensive, unless I buy it by the tanker load.

So, I've taken a chance on this at £13.49 for 5 litres....inc delivery.

It's the five year stuff, so it should be okay.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B32ZYQO/

[TheBoy]

I'm sure it will be fine. My only concern is the seller, as they tend to sell a lot of tat thats unsuitable for cars, as tell as sell old stock.

I probably wouldn't leave it in 5 yrs though. TBH, I only leave the GM stuff in a couple of years. Antifreeze degrades from the minute it goes in.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Can I mix it with the GM red. I have about two litres left?

[TheBoy]

Depends what its made of...

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Depends what its made of...

No idea whatsoever. All I know is that it's a  similar colour.

[Broomies Mate]

That QXTriple stuff is an ethylene glycol Anti-Freeze, so if that's what you currently have, you'll be fine.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

That QXTriple stuff is an ethylene glycol Anti-Freeze, so if that's what you currently have, you'll be fine.

I currently have 4.5 litres of GM red in the Omega......and 2.5 litres of GM red in the Corsa.

I assume ethe GM stuff is 'ethylene glycol'.

[ronnyd]

Depends what its made of...

No idea whatsoever. All I know is that it's a  similar colour.

So is beetroot juice

[dbdb]

It's good stuff I put 5l in last week.  You could have got it cheaper though http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/red-antifreeze/?523770511&0&cc5_866

As I recall it says on the container, don't mix it with hard water, ideally used distilled or de-ionised water (despite the urban myths)

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It's good stuff I put 5l in last week.  You could have got it cheaper though http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/red-antifreeze/?523770511&0&cc5_866

As I recall it says on the container, don't mix it with hard water, ideally used distilled or de-ionised water (despite the urban myths)

I did see that..........but it's the ready mixed stuff. The stuff I bought is concentrated.

[dbdb]

It's good stuff I put 5l in last week.  You could have got it cheaper though http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/red-antifreeze/?523770511&0&cc5_866

As I recall it says on the container, don't mix it with hard water, ideally used distilled or de-ionised water (despite the urban myths)

I did see that..........but it's the ready mixed stuff. The stuff I bought is concentrated.

Quite right, missed that when posting the link.  The stuff I bought was the concentrated.  I see it is now £16.98 on their site, I paid 13.49 on 19th July from Amazon (eurocar in reality).  I was a little peeved at the time to see I could have got it cheaper from eurocar by using one of their voucher codes.  They seem to change their prices and offers every day. I did buy 3 x 5 litres of de-ionised direct from them for £1.94 a can now it is £4!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It's good stuff I put 5l in last week.  You could have got it cheaper though http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/red-antifreeze/?523770511&0&cc5_866

As I recall it says on the container, don't mix it with hard water, ideally used distilled or de-ionised water (despite the urban myths)

I did see that..........but it's the ready mixed stuff. The stuff I bought is concentrated.

Quite right, missed that when posting the link.  The stuff I bought was the concentrated. I see it is now £16.98 on their site, I paid 13.49 on 19th July from Amazon (eurocar in reality).  I was a little peeved at the time to see I could have got it cheaper from eurocar by using one of their voucher codes.  They seem to change their prices and offers every day. I did buy 3 x 5 litres of de-ionised direct from them for £1.94 a can now it is £4!

As did I. I couldn't see it cheaper elsewhere, but if you look long enough......

[dbdb]

The concentrated red 5l is now £12.73 delivered, direct from eurocar, if you type in the discount code 'holiday25'.

[omega3000]

Cheap as chips , i paid £6.40 for 2 litres of red concentrate 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The concentrated red 5l is now £12.73 delivered, direct from eurocar, if you type in the discount code 'holiday25'.

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I paid £13.49, and bought two.


Still, looking on the bright side, the Halfords stuff is about £20, and only good for two years.