In view of the current weather trends ........

[doversole]

Saw this today and promptly ordered one. Looks a good site, also.

http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2005

I've never checked the concentration level of my A/F, have you?
It's bl**dy perishing in Essex right now. What's it like where you are?

DoverSole (slightly chilled)

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Drink more alcohol Doversole, it will warm your cockles!!!

 

[brianbrian]

Yes I check my AF october, by taking a bit out, and putting a bit in a old egg cup, then put it in the freezer for a couple of days, if it freezes ,then i add more to the header tank till i get it right, also completely renew every 3 years with what mercedes suggest

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Yes I check my AF october, by taking a bit out, and putting a bit in a old egg cup, then put it in the freezer for a couple of days, if it freezes ,then i add more to the header tank till i get it right, also completely renew every 3 years with what mercedes suggest

The latest antifreeze you get from MB is good for 15 years!

 

[doversole]

The latest antifreeze you get from MB is good for 15 years!

What's the concentration meant to be, ET?

DoverSole (warming up)

 

[brianbrian]

Thank you for that Ellsy Tanner, will mention it next time i pay MBZ a visit. Regards B.B.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Its 50/50 from the bottle and water, Its the anti corrosion properties that they have improved which make it last longer.

Its changed colour, old 3 year stuff is green and new 15 is a reddish colour.

Thats why the newer cars you dont here of antifreeze change reqiured on servicing.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Just to clarify latest MB coolant Good For 15 years or 250,000km

 

[doversole]

Its 50/50 from the bottle and water, Its the anti corrosion properties that they have improved which make it last longer.

Its changed colour, old 3 year stuff is green and new 15 is a reddish colour.

Thats why the newer cars you dont here of antifreeze change reqiured on servicing.

Thanks a bunch, ET

I'll check mine and take the appropriate - can't be too careful, it's gonna get colder.

DoverSole (brrrrr!)

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Let me Know DS, ill supply you with the good stuff if required!!

 

[doversole]

Let me Know DS, ill supply you with the good stuff if required!!

Will do, old chum.

She's up in the air next Saturday, Uncle Tom's can check it for me if my gizmo doesn't arrive.

DoverSole

 

[television]

I do not know how you guys can take your cars out this weather

 

[Quick Silver]

Essex Weather Next 7 Days

Snow risk .........SUN 35%
MON 95%
WED 50%

Night time temps down to -6C with wind chill down to -9/-10 averages for the county.

Source of info is good for any where and is continually updated.

Netweather.tv


Ive just finished work and the temp is -6C and this is coastal, I've seen temps down to -10C tonight @ Cold Norton.(aptly named).

 

[whitenemesis]

Currently -7C in moonraker county...

19 degrees warmer than I was experiencing this time last year! (St. Louis MO)

 

[television]

Down here it is -7ºC in Axminster, but 0ºC in Lyme, the sea air take off the worst here

 

[doversole]

Job's a throb, then .............

Thanks for the replies, all.

It would appear a distinct possibility we could well see some of the white stuff tomorrow.

Now, that might be a welcoming sight for some but i'm off outside the back door with a cartload of aerosol cans.:idea:
Sorry 'bout the ozone layer and all - I'm up for some of that 'global warming' we've all been hearing about.

It's time to dig out the de-icer and stock up on Ready-Brek!

DoverSole (still slightly chilled)

 

[television]

-8º C last night down here, same as Stockholm

 

[whitenemesis]

-8C here also last night / this morning.

Car started beautifully, screen mist free in ~30sec, heated seat warm as toast in no time. Cabin up to temperature within 10min.

Pulled into office car park, car free of frost, engine purring sweetly, me warm a relaxed.

Opened car door stepped out and fell flat on my arse!!

MB generated cosy feeing shattered, sore bum, wet trousers and red face :Oops:

 

[television]

-8C here also last night / this morning.

Car started beautifully, screen mist free in ~30sec, heated seat warm as toast in no time. Cabin up to temperature within 10min.

Pulled into office car park, car free of frost, engine purring sweetly, me warm a relaxed.

Opened car door stepped out and fell flat on my arse!!

MB generated cosy feeing shattered, sore bum, wet trousers and red face :Oops:

Ouch,, thousands break bones etc in Sweden doing the same,, never in the news though as an everyday Winter occurrence

 

[coxyhog]

-0.5 at lunchtime today in Malmo but dropping to around -9 at night.Car park at work is like a skating rink.