Anti-freeze to use on an old classic truck 1953 International

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What type of anti-freeze should I use on my 1953 international pickup truck with a stock radiator?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 06 '20 at 18:23

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Ethylene Glycol ... you know ... the green stuff? Prestone. Peak. Walmart brand. Generic from Princess Auto. It will all work just fine.

answered Oct 06 '20 at 18:23

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 06 '20 at 18:38

Regular ethylene glycol was the antifreeze used then as now. The corrosion inhibitors , and other additives have changed and vary from brand to brand , but basically the same stuff. In '53 there were a few still using methanol/alcohol , but it was a high risk of fire. Modern corrosion inhibitors focus on aluminum but should work on your copper and brass radiator and cast iron engine.

Anti-freeze to use on an old classic truck 1953 International

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