Anti-freeze question

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

in these trucks without a/c... no need.
In many newer vehicles, esp with a/c... itmatters.
So yes, it is a good generic rule of thumb.
I can point out some others that haven't mattered for 50+ years that are still treated like gosple.

Never putting a battery on concrete ?
Putting clothes pins on the fuel line to cure vapor lock ?
Rev it real good before shutting it off to clear the carb ?

[Longhorn Man]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Never putting a battery on concrete ?
Putting clothes pins on the fuel line to cure vapor lock ?
Rev it real good before shutting it off to clear the carb ?

very good... you left out the bleed the brakes farthest to furthest... one of my favorite ones.

[Legolas894]

I do think the nevery put a battery on concrete has some basis in reality. I always put mine on a sheet of plywood on the floor to insulate it from the cold. The concrete floor is cold so if you have an unheated garage (like I do), it's a lot colder on the bare concrete and could be harder on a battery being stored. Just go and sit on the bare floor for awhile and you'll get the picture. A little piece of wood or styrofoam makes a difference.

I think some people confused that saying with the battery losing voltage to electrical ground or something like that which doesn't make any sense.