Coolant/Anti Freeze

[Shuey]

anyone ever use propylene glycol instead of the typical ethylene glycol? its carried by a brand name "Sierra", green bottle and fluid.

the propylene glycol basically has the same features as the ethylene glycol, but its safer to the environment, people and pets over all.

-100% phosphate free
-protects aluminum and engine parts
-almost similar freeze up and boil over points
-corrosion preventive
-same heat transfer

anyone have ever tried this?

thanks

 

[fricker66]

No personal experience. This is a somewhat dated writeup on the SHO cooling system and various antifreezes on shotimes.com

<small>[ January 07, 2004, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: fricker66 ]</small>

 

[Rockledge]

Article No. 01-23-6

ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON ENGINE COOLANTS MADE FROM PROPYLENE GLYCOL

FORD:
1989-2002 CROWN VICTORIA, ******, MUSTANG, TAURUS

ISSUE
This TSB article describes Ford Motor Company’s position on the use of propylene glycol-based engine coolants.

ACTION
Ford Motor Company does not recommend nor endorse the use of engine coolants made with propylene glycol in Ford vehicles. Ford Motor Company currently recommends the use of ethylene glycol-based engine coolants.

Published information suggests that engine coolants made with propylene glycol may provide engine cooling performance equivalent to engine coolants made with ethylene glycol. However, different brands of engine coolant provide varying corrosion protection for the cooling system. Ford does not have performance data for the multitude of engine coolants available in the aftermarket and therefore cannot recommend the use of any coolant except those sold by Ford Customer Service Division. Consult the vehicle’s Owner’s Guide to determine the appropriate Ford Customer Service Division coolant for the vehicle.

Ford Motor Company specifications recommend that vehicles be maintained using certain ethylene glycol-based engine coolants. Those specifications do not refer to engine coolants made with propylene glycol. Although the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty is not automatically voided upon the use of a coolant made with propylene glycol, if such use results in damage to the vehicle or its components, the cost of repairing the damage would not be covered by the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-16-4
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLYONLY

 

[rangerj]

Shuey,

All automotive fluids should be kept away from pets, children, and the environment. Follow proper disposal proceedures for oil, (all types-eg engine, trans, brake fluid, etc)and anti-freeze. If we act responsibly pets and children will be safe, and so will the environment.

A point of fact is that more pets, and animals in general, and children are killed by the irresponsible acts of drivers than ever will be by automotive fluids. Food for thought! rangerj