Anti Freeze Coolant - So What's The Story?

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bp fick

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I'm going to want to change the anti-freeze coolant in my Kubota soon and so? I have no idea what's what with anti-freeze/coolant these days, what's right, what wrong. Any help appreciated. What would a typical AutoZone/Napa/O' Reilly type store stock that would be appropriate?
 
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Over many years I depend on Prestone..set tractor -25F never had problem.
 
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I'm going to want to change the anti-freeze coolant in my Kubota soon and so? I have no idea what's what with anti-freeze/coolant these days, what's right, what wrong. Any help appreciated. What would a typical AutoZone/Napa/O' Reilly type store stock that would be appropriate?


I have always used the standard 50/50 mix of prestone and water. If you buy it premixed you pay extra for that. Also some store name brands apparently according to a thread on here, are not what they claim.. I will stick to prestone in the yellow bottle and mix it myself.

James K0UA
 
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I was told, only certain antifreeze should be used in diesels, and they are marked for diesel use?
 
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OK, thanks for the replies. Question remains in my mind, is this diesel specific anti freeze available at your typical, neighborhood auto supply store? Will the label even mention use in a diesel?
 
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OK, thanks for the replies. Question remains in my mind, is this diesel specific anti freeze available at your typical, neighborhood auto supply store? Will the label even mention use in a diesel?
im sure they are. but i got mine at tractor supply near me. after all i only needed 1 gal, was no big deal
 
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The last time I bought some, it was very clearly marked for use in diesel over the road trucks, at Advance Auto Parts.
 
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Well, "Hello, BP". Long time no see, but I've heard that you are still around. I just bought the Kubota branded coolant from the dealer. It costs almost twice as much, but flushing and changing the Kubota doesn't happen that often. Cheers, Hope you had a good garden season.
 

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