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Question: Antifreeze and water ratio

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Claudette001, 4.8L V8, Baton Rouge, LA, February 16, 2011, 15:54
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We are going to change the fluid in my radiator & need to know what is the water/antifreeze ratio that we should put back in it? Thanks so much!!

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    mastertech6371 February 16, 2011, 16:06
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    50/50 is the preferred ratio.

    Roy

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    John Lamb from Lamb's Automotive, Inc., February 16, 2011, 16:06
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    50/50 is the correct ratio for the right combination of freeze, boil over protection, and heat dissipation.

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    ron19592011 February 16, 2011, 16:19
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    all depends on the type of car most ic 50/50 some take the orange antifreeze read your owners manually

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