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DEVOTED 10-09-2012 06:06 AM

Winter is coming
 
Yep it's winter time on they way guys, time to winterize those minis. For the daily drivers, air brake antifreeze is your friend. I have a whole gallon here at the house if you need this done. Or you can get it the cheapest at a total truck parts or peter-built. This will save your valves and checks from freezing on you and making you late for work. It also has a rust preventer in it to. For the rest of you it's time to get those battery tenders, staybil gas treatment, and wood blocks out. Have a safe winter guys and see everyone next year.

e3mcgrath 10-09-2012 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DEVOTED (Post 146)
Yep it's winter time on they way guys, time to winterize those minis. For the daily drivers, air brake antifreeze is your friend. I have a whole gallon here at the house if you need this done. Or you can get it the cheapest at a total truck parts or peter-built. This will save your valves and checks from freezing on you and making you late for work. It also has a rust preventer in it to. For the rest of you it's time to get those battery tenders, staybil gas treatment, and wood blocks out. Have a safe winter guys and see everyone next year.

i work in a trailer repair shop and we highly advise not using airbrake antifreeze. it dries out the rubber found in valves.

DEVOTED 10-09-2012 09:53 AM

Really?!?!?!?!?!? I have never heard this. Is there something else out there

e3mcgrath 10-09-2012 09:56 AM

we normally don't use anything. if you feel the need to use it, use it sparingly.

DEVOTED 10-09-2012 10:14 AM

I was always told just to put in a cap full.

stargazer7467 10-10-2012 10:15 PM

i never use air brake antifreeze in my winter storage. But not opposed to it either. I usually remove engine parts, suspension, or cut frame pieces to get it though winter haha.

jay98neon 10-12-2012 12:46 PM

Hope yours in a heated garage in town this winter LOL

stargazer7467 10-13-2012 09:34 PM

me too , but not too soon i have things to do.

jay98neon 10-13-2012 10:06 PM

Well lets hope he has time to get the garage clean then cause I want mine back ASAP lol

severedindy 12-02-2012 07:39 PM

had to pour hot water over valves a time or 2.. you can use a little bit of rubbing alcohol too


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