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Ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees?
Pete O · Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:40:01 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol concentrate and water. When the water boils off, the remaining ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees F. During...
Re: Antifreeze
Fred Younger · Mon, 1 Feb 1999 09:59:47 -0600 · Mailing-list archive
...For instance, STP mentions "anti corrosion inhibitors" in the fine print, but the Ingredients list only ethylene glycol, di-someting-ethylene glycol and water...
Propylene glycol (Sierra)
Rocko Flamefart · Fri, 22 Nov 96 09:33:36 -0600 · Mailing-list archive
...For these reasons, Mazda recommends the use of an ethylene glycol and water mixture in the cooling systems of all Mazda vehicles." -dan
Propylene glycol coolant warnings.
Dan Houg · Fri, 15 Sep 1995 08:23:44 CST6CDT · Mailing-list archive
...For these reasons, Mazda recommends the use of an ethylene glycol and water mixture in the cooling systems of all Mazda vehicles." -dan
Re: Propylene glycol (Sierra)
Neil Wigley · Fri, 22 Nov 1996 08:45:31 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...20 percent higher than >ethylene glycol-based coolants. > >For these reasons, Mazda recommends the use of an ethylene glycol and >water mixture in the...
Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
Stuart MacMillan · Wed, 5 Apr 2000 14:05:35 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
Ethylene glycol has better heat transfer capacity, hence is better, but is toxic, PEG is not. Dexcool is ethylene glycol based. Unfortunately EG tastes...
Re: Ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees?
Chris S. · Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:21:25 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol concentrate and > water. When the water boils off, the remaining ethylene glycol can > self-ignite at 782 degrees F. During...
Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
Mike Elliott · Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:31:17 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...One solution has been the development of antifreezes, including one called SIERRA, that replace ethylene glycol with propylene glycol, a liquid that's nontoxic...
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Ethylene glycol
a substance used as antifreeze
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze
Type of antifreeze that is phosphate-free and suitable for use in engines
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Vanagon Radiator and Coolant Flush - Shop Vac Trick
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1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia For Sale - Walk Around
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Intro to my Electric VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Van Build
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1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia | Brake Line Rebuild
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VW Vanagon Westfalia TDI Project Introduction
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Why the VW Vanagon Westfalia is the best Camper Van
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Van Tour | 1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia with Upgrades
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