I'm curious to hear is anyone has used Evans High Performance Waterless Engine Coolant? I saw that Jay Leno uses it, but also that it's pretty expensive. I'm sure the opinions will probably vary, but I'd like to hear some first hand experience. Like Leno, I live in Southern California but I like that it is for cars that don't get driven a lot. Any thoughts?
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It is the answer for a question that nobody asked.
Expensive.
Can't me mixed with water.
Regular coolant options are far cheaper, they work and are readily available.
Expensive.
Can't me mixed with water.
Regular coolant options are far cheaper, they work and are readily available.
Well, if Leno uses it, then that's it. We all gotta use it.
here's some light reading
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Switching to Evans
I know that Evans coolant shouldnt be mixed with water, so is there an efficient way of eliminating the water left in the motor after draining the rad and heater core with the engine still in the car? Thanks FABO
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Many threads and posts already written about the subject. Search results for query: evans coolant
Owen 340+6
Bang em till it breaks
Fabric softener and water wetter works great in our derby cars in extreme abuse
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And living in So Cal, thats about all we need in our old cars.
At minimum we need anti rust. Back in the day it was called Water Pump lubricant. It was white. Like the water emulsified oil used in CNC machines to cool. Which was a main (if not the) ingredient in old Water Pump Lubricant.
I just run a Cooling Protectant, Cooling system enhancer, and Reverse Osmosis water.
Been that way since 1997 when I came back to So Cal in my '68 Cuda.
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Leno gets all his stuff for free.
Even most of the shop equipment. And there is no advertising stipulation and you can't use him in your advertising. That came from the sales guy that delivered and set up his Super Flo Dyno... all no charge.
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Evans coolant, coil over suspensions, non adjustable axle bearings, MSD ignitions that eliminate the ballast resistor……
KIDDING !
All those topics seem to bring out strong opinions.
KIDDING !
All those topics seem to bring out strong opinions.
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distilled water with a lubricant here
I'll never understand why this is so difficult. All it takes is a GOOD sorted out cooling system (usually close to stock) and an antifreeze/water mix. Nothing else is necessary to make one run cool. Nothing.
FYI, I went through 15 pages of threads before posting and saw nothing. I did not try the source bar, but will do so. Not a savvy computer guy!
Do it. You’ll wonder why you didn’t use it sooner.
All the people barking about it’s too expensive have never used it, so they talk from ignorance.
All the people barking about it’s too expensive have never used it, so they talk from ignorance.
I've never been naked with a man but according to your logic, I'm "talking from ignorance" by stating that I don't want to try it either.
scatpackbee
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I’ve had Evans in my ‘69 Dart with a 340 for about 7 or 8 years now.
I really like the benefit that it builds very little pressure in the cooling system as regular coolant so you’re less likely blow a rad hose when you’re in stop and go traffic with the A/C on. Also it’s supposed to be a lifetime coolant, among some other benefits due to its really high boiling point, like not vaporizing around the cylinder walls and carrying the heat back to the radiator.
I decided to try it out as after I installed A/C in my car, I noticed that my engine running temperature would rise significantly when the A/C was on, especially in stop and go traffic. I wanted a bit of a cushion for that added heat given off the condenser directly into my radiator.
One thing that I have found is that I am constant chasing leaks and weeping on my factory radiator through soldered seams that never leaked with coolant. I’ve had to repair AT LEAST 5 or 6 leaks since I’ve changed to Evans.
I suspect the Evans is very acidic and attacks solder, as when it does leak it also strips the paint off the spot on the radiator where it’s weeping from.
I mentioned this to my buddy and he told me he got a recall notice years back from Ford about an 80’s Lincoln he owned and the recall was due to Electrolysis, a positive charge in the coolant causing pin holes in the heater core. The fix was adding a grounding strap somewhere in the cooling system. Maybe my Evans is also doing the same.
This is something I’m going to investigate this week.
I really like the benefit that it builds very little pressure in the cooling system as regular coolant so you’re less likely blow a rad hose when you’re in stop and go traffic with the A/C on. Also it’s supposed to be a lifetime coolant, among some other benefits due to its really high boiling point, like not vaporizing around the cylinder walls and carrying the heat back to the radiator.
I decided to try it out as after I installed A/C in my car, I noticed that my engine running temperature would rise significantly when the A/C was on, especially in stop and go traffic. I wanted a bit of a cushion for that added heat given off the condenser directly into my radiator.
One thing that I have found is that I am constant chasing leaks and weeping on my factory radiator through soldered seams that never leaked with coolant. I’ve had to repair AT LEAST 5 or 6 leaks since I’ve changed to Evans.
I suspect the Evans is very acidic and attacks solder, as when it does leak it also strips the paint off the spot on the radiator where it’s weeping from.
I mentioned this to my buddy and he told me he got a recall notice years back from Ford about an 80’s Lincoln he owned and the recall was due to Electrolysis, a positive charge in the coolant causing pin holes in the heater core. The fix was adding a grounding strap somewhere in the cooling system. Maybe my Evans is also doing the same.
This is something I’m going to investigate this week.
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I will be using it in my 273. Its all rebuilt and dry inside so I don't need to go through getting rid of any water that may be in the system that's had conventional antifreeze in it. I've done a lot of research on it and like that it is a permanent solution, never needs changing. Doesn't build pressure because it boils at 375 degrees F. I'm using DOT 5 brake fluid too.
I got your barkin hangin and swangin. Your wife says you want it too. lol
I banned her from talking to you. She gives away all my secrets.
Dave999
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believe evans is a mix of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin with some other bits n bobs in. it will cool your motor
PG and VG used in vape juice
PG used in asthma and hay fever inhalers
PG and VG used in face/hand cream
PG VG and water used in theatrical/night club smoke machines.
i.e i wouldn't drink it but if i did i wouldn't go blind and get brain damage and its not gonna kill your cats if it puddles on the floor
Dave
PG and VG used in vape juice
PG used in asthma and hay fever inhalers
PG and VG used in face/hand cream
PG VG and water used in theatrical/night club smoke machines.
i.e i wouldn't drink it but if i did i wouldn't go blind and get brain damage and its not gonna kill your cats if it puddles on the floor
Dave
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