Winterising - 50/50 antifreeze PITA

[Jeepster04]

Re: Winterising - 50/50 antifreeze PITA

You guys are not talking about regular prestone right? When you start up the boat in the spring you can pollute and kill all the little animals. If you are talking about RV antifreeze or the pink stuff it says right on the bottle not to dilute the mixture.

Thats what I was wondering. You DO NOT dilute the RV antifreeze which is all you should be using in these engines. Its cheaper and safe. Never understood why anyone would bother with the green stuff.

 

[Dakota47]

Re: Winterising - 50/50 antifreeze PITA

I fully drain my Engine then fill it with fresh air.. works every time..(fresh water boat)

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: Winterising - 50/50 antifreeze PITA

Using auto antifreeze is a No no. It is impossible to catch all of it when you drain the block and then you take it to the lake to pollute. That stuff is highly poisonous and kills anything fast. I do believe it is a hefty fine if a coasty catches you. It has a very distinctive smell.