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Title: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: Auto Addict on 16 February 2015, 07:27:40
Anyone used one of these?

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/antifreeze/halfords-antifreeze-tester-meg

Any good?
Title: Re: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: BazaJT on 16 February 2015, 07:33:49
Not used that particular one,but I have a similar one operating on same principle bought a few years ago for 99p-where have I heard that price before?-from Lidl.Don't know how accurate such things are but at least they put you in the ballpark.
Title: Re: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 February 2015, 09:21:16
Use one regularly but, to be honest, they are of little use on modern cars if you follow the servicing routine correctly (e.g. change every 4 years and beware of top ups).

However, on a shitty old Land Rover plus various items of plant equipment, far more useful!
Title: Re: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: Auto Addict on 16 February 2015, 14:45:23
Use one regularly but, to be honest, they are of little use on modern cars if you follow the servicing routine correctly (e.g. change every 4 years and beware of top ups).

However, on a shitty old Land Rover plus various items of plant equipment, far more useful!

It's for the central heating system on the caravan ;D
Title: Re: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 16 February 2015, 18:57:31
Use one regularly but, to be honest, they are of little use on modern cars if you follow the servicing routine correctly (e.g. change every 4 years and beware of top ups).

However, on a shitty old Land Rover plus various items of plant equipment, far more useful!

It's for the central heating system on the caravan ;D

Light a bonfire underneath it ....that will keep it toasty warm  :y ;D
Title: Re: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: kevinp58 on 16 February 2015, 20:26:37
Never used one as when I get a car I change all the liquids and filters then I know when they need replacing.  :y
Title: Re: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: Auto Addict on 17 February 2015, 06:07:58
Use one regularly but, to be honest, they are of little use on modern cars if you follow the servicing routine correctly (e.g. change every 4 years and beware of top ups).

However, on a shitty old Land Rover plus various items of plant equipment, far more useful!

It's for the central heating system on the caravan ;D

Light a bonfire underneath it ....that will keep it toasty warm  :y ;D

 :P
Title: Re: Anti-freeze tester
Post by: amazonian on 17 February 2015, 23:13:10
take a couple of spoonfuls of water out of the system, bung it in a container and stuff it in the freezer overnight.
Far more reliable imo.