datzenmike Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Seven pages has pretty much asked, answered and expressed everything. 3 Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Seven pages has pretty much asked, answered and expressed everything. I was hoping for one of the once 'O' month or so members to chime in... I feel special now. Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Coolant filters are a joke 3 Link to comment
Rjawm Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Opinions are a lot like assholes.... Link to comment
DanielC Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 The last time I bought antifreeze, it was about $11.00 A gallon, for the Prestone green stuff. Not an off brand, that was at Walmart, About ten aisles over, (this was one of the small "local" Walmarts), was distilled water, 88 cents a gallon. That makes two gallons of fresh 50/50 coolant, for about $12.00. A 521/L-16 takes a little less than two gallons of coolant. Lets say, you can get and install a coolant filter, for $50.00 dollars. For the same $50.00 dollars, I could flush the cooling system, very thoroughly, and refill with new antifreeze, four times. Based on a two year change interval, I could do that four times, and be good for eight years. How much longer can I run antifreeze with a coolant filter? How long would it take for the coolant filter to pay for itself? Is there a benefit to running a coolant filter, probably for the engine, but probably not an economic one. The economic scenario changes with an over the road long haul semi truck, with the amount of coolant those engines run. On those engines it makes sense to run a coolant filter, and use additives that extend the usable life of the coolant. But not on a Datsun. Remember, parts left off cost nothing, and create no service problems. 2 Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Tendril is right I am sorry I ever questioned you good sir ... Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 The last time I bought antifreeze, it was about $11.00 A gallon, for the Prestone green stuff. Not an off brand, that was at Walmart, About ten aisles over, (this was one of the small "local" Walmarts), was distilled water, 88 cents a gallon. That makes two gallons of fresh 50/50 coolant, for about $12.00. A 521/L-16 takes a little less than two gallons of coolant. Lets say, you can get and install a coolant filter, for $50.00 dollars. For the same $50.00 dollars, I could flush the cooling system, very thoroughly, and refill with new antifreeze, four times. Based on a two year change interval, I could do that four times, and be good for eight years. How much longer can I run antifreeze with a coolant filter? How long would it take for the coolant filter to pay for itself? Is there a benefit to running a coolant filter, probably for the engine, but probably not an economic one. The economic scenario changes with an over the road long haul semi truck, with the amount of coolant those engines run. On those engines it makes sense to run a coolant filter, and use additives that extend the usable life of the coolant. But not on a Datsun. Remember, parts left off cost nothing, and create no service problems. Now why and I ask why did you have to come and ruin the fun for us.... 1 Link to comment
DaBlist Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Just wait, Fast & Furious 13. They will be all the rage. 3 Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 So the filters for my power steering units came in today! Bajahaha! But seriously... They did. Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 To start a power steering filter thread, or just piggy back on this one? That is the question... Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 start a new one.....in suspension forum. Link to comment
HRH Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Grady buddy, I admire your stick-to-it-ive-ness! You sir, are the reason salesmen exist! :) And I'm certain my NAPA store could supply you with all the variety of filter systems you so desire! :D And perhaps some Lucas Fuel Treatment, on sale for $3.99 And some key chains. And some caribeaners. And some wax. And many, many other things! 2 Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Lmao! I feel like one of the first guys that knew the world was round. And that most of you are so stuck in your ways, the world will be flat until the day you die. Link to comment
HRH Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Well I'm sure the coolant filter can't hurt. ;) 1 Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Well I'm sure the coolant filter can't hurt. ;) Thanks man, that means a lot. Everybody looks at me and thinks I'm all steel and armor... Never realizing, I HAVE FEELINGS TOO... I may look like it, but I'm not Terminator. Little comments like yours make a difference friend, I wanted you to know that. And again, from the bottom of my heart, Thank You I was actually starting to think coolant filters were stupid as hell also. Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I don't recall any replies saying it doesn't work, we can all.....well....most of us agree that it's simply not cost effective. That is all :thumbup: Link to comment
DaBlist Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Grady buddy, I admire your stick-to-it-ive-ness! You sir, are the reason salesmen exist! :) And I'm certain my NAPA store could supply you with all the variety of filter systems you so desire! :D And perhaps some Lucas Fuel Treatment, on sale for $3.99 And some key chains. And some caribeaners. And some wax. And many, many other things! Hopefully your store isn't one of those ones that looks like their main product line is air fresheners. I think it has to do with what part of town you are in Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Filtering anything is so stupid. Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Only thing dumber is changing them. Right! Bunch of retards. Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Talking to you is like getting a blowjob from a girl with braces and getting yourself in a painful situation.... Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 What the hell was that? You produce that lame shit or something? We're not "talking"... Hardly. No faxing, emailing, or even as close as something personal as texting. Let alone, "talking." Like I would. Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I think Doug has competition. Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Who the hell is Doug?!? If he doesn't like you... I'd prolly like him. Link to comment
Gradyfest Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Cut open coolant filters: Link to comment
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