Is this premixed coolant from halfords OK?

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc
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Sorry for another post on the subject of my radiator problems, but just very quick question - is this going to be OK for my mk1?

				Halfords Ready Mixed Anti Freeze &amp; Coolant</h1>

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_160508_langId_-1_categoryId_229902

I could order the stuff from mx5parts if necessary, but would ideally like to just stop by Halfords after getting a new radiator fitted tomorrow, then get home, flush it out a few times, refill (ie with the above) then get back to driving it! Don’t want to get the wrong thing though after all this…

 

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 Seems to me that if you are buying "premixed coolant" you are buying a lot of stuff (water) that you can get quite cheaply at home!  Check out the price of buying normal antifreeze and diluting it yourself - you might be pleasently surprised.  If you insist on going the premixed route make sure you ask about antifreeze concentration - anything below abou 40% may not give you the essential corrosion protection.  Friar

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 Well it just seems easier - if I can buy premixed, saves me buying distilled water, and worrying about getting the quantities right. I will definitely check on the ratio if buying premixed, but am more concerned about the chemical contents of the antifreeze - bear with me here, I’ve never bought antifreeze before - I’m really not sure if it’s all the same, or if I put the wrong type in it could destroy my engine…

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Same stuff as what I’ve used for about 6-7 years.

 

Just top up with OAT pink concentrate to bring it up to winter concentration.

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 Cool (no pun intended…), thanks! Will buy.