30-09-2023, 09:53 AM
Good point Hugh (UK pint is 20 fl.oz vs US 16 fl.oz) - so we know where not to order a beer!
As for coolant, plain water is fine as long as you use the drain tap to empty the radiator in cold weather. Ideally use rain water, to avoid scaling. By all means use "blue" anti-freeze (not OAT) or a corrosion inhibitor, as this will help longevity, though it doesn't do anything for cooling. If you just want to fire the engine up and get it to run tap water will be fine.
As for coolant, plain water is fine as long as you use the drain tap to empty the radiator in cold weather. Ideally use rain water, to avoid scaling. By all means use "blue" anti-freeze (not OAT) or a corrosion inhibitor, as this will help longevity, though it doesn't do anything for cooling. If you just want to fire the engine up and get it to run tap water will be fine.