according to mr b3th
If it's an aluminium engine, it's best to use an anti-corrosion product, but it must definitely have antifreeze in it.

If you're overheating in this weather, it could be a serious problem:
if the car is 5yrs+, the most likely causes are a clagged radiator, or a slightly blown head gasket (if you keep having to top it up with water). Unfortunately, though you can buy stuff to 'unclag' radiators, it doesn't work, and the only answer is a new radiator.

Sorry, and all that.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Tue 1 Nov 2011, 18:11, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

tits
I had it serviced last week, you'd think they'd have noticed

ta
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Tue 1 Nov 2011, 18:12, Reply)

they don't check that kind of shit in a service
service means "change oil, grease shit, check wear on brakes"

although they really should have checked the coolant level so it shouldn't be low.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 1 Nov 2011, 18:22, Reply)

they charge a lot of pennies if that's all they do
I guess I shall take it back in tomorrow
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Tue 1 Nov 2011, 18:25, Reply)

yes. yes, they do.
there is a lot of "shit" to "grease" but generally they pay more attention to the safety parts, ie brakes, suspension, etc than to the engine.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 1 Nov 2011, 18:28, Reply)