Halfords - 2ltr OAT concentrate £5

Canonite · 24th August 2014, 12:24

As above, a bargain for all then 1.8 owners...

2lt of OAT for a fiver

neilb740 · 24th August 2014, 12:44

I was in there yesterday and it was £9.99 a litre, must have missed the offer by a day or maybe its only certain stores doing it.
I went to Wilcos in the end.

T-Cut · 24th August 2014, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Canonite

a bargain for all the 1.8 owners.

Not just 1.8 owners surely?

TC

pab · 24th August 2014, 14:57

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Not just 1.8 owners surely?

TC

I think all owners should carry a litre in the boot, for the unexpected of course.

Just Alan's sense of humour.

handyjackdaniels · 24th August 2014, 15:34

Just reserved 2 litres, pick it up tomorrow!
Thanks for the heads up!!!

Steve.

marinabrian · 24th August 2014, 16:31

Couldn't pay me to use it

Brian

Canonite · 24th August 2014, 16:33

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Not just 1.8 owners surely?

TC

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Originally Posted by pab

....Just Alan's sense of humour.

Im just jesting, I have two V6s.
Picked two bottles up myself, been thinking though how to dilute it as I recall Jules posting about the damage OAT does to our cars seals and O-rings. Im sure he mentioned a mix of 70% water :/

Heddy · 24th August 2014, 17:43

Yes Brian, was just thinking that. Pink OAT damages seals/gaskets doesn't it?

Typhoon190 · 24th August 2014, 22:08

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Couldn't pay me to use it

Brian

What's a better alternative Brian.

marinabrian · 24th August 2014, 22:18

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Originally Posted by Typhoon190

What's a better alternative Brian.

Normal blue ethylene glycol based antifreeze with silicate corrosion inhibitors.

I change my antifreeze annually, so five year corrosion inhibitors associated with OAT types, which were introduced to extend service intervals don't really apply.

To say that I've covered almost 400k in the past ten years in my 214 on LPG on the same head gasket speaks volumes I think.

Add into that the damage I've seen personally on elastomer seals on cars which are filled with OAT, and I don't wish to take the risk personally.

Traditional "Blucol" type antifreeze also has the advantage of being compatible with my entire fleet, both old and new, and I buy in 25 litre quantities, so very cost effective

Look after the coolant, and the car will look after you

Brian

24th August 2014, 12:24	#1
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Halfords - 2ltr OAT concentrate £5 As above, a bargain for all then 1.8 owners... 2lt of OAT for a fiver

24th August 2014, 15:34	#5
handyjackdaniels Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 v6 in firefrost red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Letchworth Posts: 1,402 Thanks: 383 Thanked 121 Times in 106 Posts	Just reserved 2 litres, pick it up tomorrow! Thanks for the heads up!!! Steve. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th August 2014, 12:44	#2
neilb740 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 110 Thanked 362 Times in 237 Posts	I was in there yesterday and it was £9.99 a litre, must have missed the offer by a day or maybe its only certain stores doing it. I went to Wilcos in the end.

24th August 2014, 16:31	#6
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Couldn't pay me to use it Brian

24th August 2014, 17:43	#8
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Yes Brian, was just thinking that. Pink OAT damages seals/gaskets doesn't it?