GypsmJim
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- Aug 8, 2018
- 1,175
- Boat Info
- '19 SPX 190 OB, 150 & 5 Mercs
'17 Whaler 150 Montauk
'15 Yamaha FXHO
'60 Mulray Dinghy
'52 Lyman 15'
- Engines
- Mercury 150 4-stroke
72 Outboards representing 12 manufacturers
We were talking about engines. That's why I referenced ethylene glycol as an alternative. Yes, it even says its toxic on the bottle. And also yes, it needs to be drained from the block before the engine is run in the water. That in itself makes it cheaper to use because you can store it and use it again next year.To avoid confusion. When you say you can use the green stuff, you must mean for the engine winterization only. You should NEVER use the green poisonous stuff in the boat water tank and water systems. It is a toxin and can cause blindness and serious illness or death. and if it is flushed out of the engines on land and a dog drinks it (it tastes sweet and they will drink it) they may die. Just buy the engine erosion of non-tox and do it right.
In my neighborhood we have a leash law, so no dog would ever be licking my grass even if I were to accidentally spill some in the driveway.
As far as that crap being discussed in this thread, no way would it ever find its way in MY engine. Besides, based on the quoted cost its not cheaper than the real marine grade engine product. In fact, right now West marine has it on sale.