Steve.b Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Help with antifreeze needed please. Just had a nice old-fashioned repair done to my original TR4 radiator by a gentleman craftsman from yesteryear and I must say I am very pleased with the result especially as some of the larger modern day companies quoted me up to three times what I was just charged. Nice to know these people are still out there if you can find them. That takes me to the subject of this post. Now that I have a refurbished rad I need to buy some antifreeze and when I last bought some probably back in the seventies the choice as I remember was blue or pink. I have just had a look in the local Halfords where I was confronted by a vast array of antifreeze, none of which looked familiar or had any mention of being suitable for classic cars. So the question is which modern day antifreeze should I put in the TR4, as I said there are many to choose from including OAT, Silicate mixed, extreme and concentrated to name a few. As always grateful for your views and knowledge. Steve.b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Either pink OAT or traditional blue silicate can be used but a word of warning is in order. Most likely your car will have been filled with blue antifreeze before. If changing to pink, all traces of blue must be flushed from the system (including the heater matrix) before filling with pink, as they are incompatible. The advantage of pink is long life, as much as 10 years I believe. Blue needs to be changed every 2 years as the anti-corrosion additives have a limited life. Unless you can be sure of flushing out all the old antifreeze, stick with blue. However, I did a complete flush on my TR6 8 years ago and switched to pink. It's been fine ever since but probably needs changing soon. One final thought... I've heard mixed feedback on waterless coolants and am not tempted to take the risk. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hi Steve, the Halfords 'Silicate' AF is per their original stuff used a couple of years ago that was easy to understand. I thought that the OAT was a No No for our old cars You could go to your local car factor and get Bluecol etc. I'm also not a fan of the waterless AF Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 As I understand things (from what I've read on the forum), OAT shouldn't be used. I stick with Bluecol, which I buy online. Cheers, Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 +1 for Bluecol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 +2 for Bluecol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 +3 for Bluecol 0 for waterless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 This topic has been covered a few times before. A forum search should pull up more information. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Well I wish someone would decide what's the best one that Halfords sell as that's about all we can get Overhere,l have tried to get Bluecol but it don't seem available and having to Import it is way to expensive,please don't mention Evens Coolant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Hi Niall, Halfords AF with Silicate. I tried looking at the Halfords web site but the silly thing asks for your reg and then tells you there are no results - you can't actually look at the product range Roger PS - try this http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/antifreeze/halfords-silicate-ready-mixed-antifreeze-5l Edited November 20, 2015 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Niall There must be plant firms yes? if so they have it defo JCB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thank you Roger and Neil,I feel another job on the List. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Yep Get the lads to chip in,buy 25 Lt drums and save a packet Edited November 20, 2015 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Yep, Bluecol - most Factors can get it for you if they don't stock it. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve.b Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks everyone, very interesting, based on what you say I'll be looking to source the bluecol. Cheers Steve.b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I got my last batch of Bluecol from eBay at a very reasonable price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I get mine via Amazon. Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I get mine via Amazon. Darren Me too. 5litres £20. free p/p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 20p cheaper on eBay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 But they won't send it to the Emerald Isle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 TR NIALL Go with Rogers suggestion> Halfords Silicate Antifreeze. This is correct for older cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 URGENT ! today only (order on line) Frost have special offer for Bluecol, haven't compared the pricing so do that first. http://www.frost.co.uk/bluecol-antifreeze-2-5-litres.html?utm_source=2015_11_25_MWO_M789&utm_campaign=2015_11_25_MWO_M789&utm_medium=email Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogerguzzi Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Hello All How about this and delivered for free? http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/winter-essentials/antifreeze-coolant/blue-antifreeze-coolant/?523770471&0&cc5_865 Roger ps how about this to go with it? http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/winter-essentials/tyre/tyre-inflators/?550993230&0&cc5_905&utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+Streetwize+Kruga+Air+Compressor+with+Orange+Lead/Gauge&utm_content=Black+Friday+Deal+of+the+Day!+63%25+Off+a+Kruga+Tyre+Inflator!&utm_campaign=November25+-+Black+Friday+-+Day+2&_bta_tid=3.AIdk.CYIRXw.E1Ck.AlcJjQ..Az_8Vw.b..s.Ah6P.n...ZvJJeA Edited November 25, 2015 by rogerguzzi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi Mick, Ebay does Bluecol at just a little more than Frost but post free. having looked at a couple of adverts I see that Bluecol also do a Pink version NOT for classic cars - why not call it PinkcCol, olr RedCol, or OrangeCol but not pink Bluecol. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 What's wrong with Evans and who is he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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