Anti freeze in Antique Cars - Technical - Discussion Forums
Mar 19, 2011 · Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should an " Extended Life " antifreeze, which utilizes Organic Additive Technology (OAT, H-OAT, or N-OAT) as one of its chemicals, ever be used in our cars over 10 years old. It attacks the gaskets and gasket cements in our cars, causing major leaks and forcing ultra-expensive repairs.
Anti-freeze Question - Antique Automobile Club of America
Apr 26, 2018 · There are three technologies of antifreeze: organic acid technology (OAT), hybrid OAT (HOAT) and traditional ethylene glycol. They all work very well. OAT gives the best anti-corrosion protection because it is designed to work in pressurized systems in modern engines with magnesium and aluminium alloys, which are right at the top of the ...
Best site to sell a classic car - General Discussion - Antique ...
Dec 21, 2022 · I'm wondering which site is best to sell a classic car. I'm considering selling my 73 Riviera, but not 100% positive. I'm thinking of sites like Hemmings, autotrader, classic cars online, not facebook marketplace or craigslist. I'm open to …
Buick - Antique Automobile Club of America - Discussion Forums
Jul 17, 2020 · Different engine and radiator but I have always used 50/50 tap water and ethylene glycol antifreeze and always changed it every 2 or 3 years (approx 20-30,000 miles). Never have had a problem with cooling or rust as long as I have driven the car (59 years as a daily driver).
Storing cars and anitfreeze - Buick Reatta - Discussion Forums
Nov 20, 2013 · Pure antifreeze-coolant doesn't have the heat-transfer abilities that a mixture of antifreeze-coolant and water does. In fact, if pure antifreeze-coolant is used in a car's cooling system, the system loses about 35 percent of the heat-transfer capabilities it otherwise would have when antifreeze is mixed with the proper amount of water.
Fluid change intervals for low mile cars - Discussion Forums
Feb 14, 2011 · The 2 year change interval for antifreeze dates back to the sixties. Today's antifreeze lasts much longer. I first noticed in the nineties, working on 10 and 15 year old cars, that the water pumps and coolant passages looked pristine inside even though the cars were worn, had high miles, and obviously had not had their antifreeze changed.
Open Discussion: How to protect your classic car from modern …
Mar 3, 2014 · Hi Everyone,My name’s Erik and I am new to the forum. I figured, what better way to introduce myself than to start an informative, open discussion on the impact and destruction Ethanol has on classic car engines. Unfortunately, running vintage cars on contemporary gasoline containing ethanol can ...
Long distance driving/traveling with vintage cars
May 30, 2019 · More than anything, including rebuilding or restoring them or their components, I’ve always loved driving classic/vintage cars, a lot, and have probably racked up at least 200.000-300.000 miles between all I’ve driven and/or driven in past 4+ decades.
Coolant to water ratio????? - Antique Automobile Club of America
Dec 3, 2018 · I see all the antifreeze/ coolant MINIMUM ratios listed as 50-50 which protects down to -34F. So if you live in warm climates like San Diego, Houston, MIami, why do you have to protect down to -32F? Isn't it adequate to use 25% solution to 75% water? What is the real drawback? corrosion protectio...
What's the best oil for an old car? - Discussion Forums
Jul 2, 2024 · Since the rebuild, the engine has about 200 miles and I plan to change the breakin oil at around 500 miles. I am unsure what oil is best, but I have been told I need to use an oil with a good amount of ZDDP. I was thinking about either: Shell Rotella T 15w40, or Mobile 1 20w50, or maybe even Lucas Hot Rod and Classic Car Oil 10w30.