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Old 28-01-2006, 09:42 AM   #1
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Hi fellow Ford Fanatics,
I am heading to Adelaide in winter,would I require anti-freeze in my radiator?
I live in Brisbane..have never been down south...I drive a XR6 '04 model.
Any advice would be great..........thanks

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Old 28-01-2006, 10:19 AM   #2
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For just Adelaide, no, you wouldn't need anti-freeze to prevent your coolant freezing. Unless you were in a region where it snows, like the high country in Vic and NSW, it would be unlikely the temperature gets below 0 at any point in winter
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Old 28-01-2006, 11:13 AM   #3
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For just Adelaide, no, you wouldn't need anti-freeze to prevent your coolant freezing. Unless you were in a region where it snows, like the high country in Vic and NSW, it would be unlikely the temperature gets below 0 at any point in winter
Spot On! Adelaide does not reach below freezing at anytime, I've been here 15 years and the only thing you will need is a servicable aircon in summer. Welcome to the greatest place on earth! (Slightly biased)
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Old 28-01-2006, 11:59 AM   #4
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And maybe a generator to run the air-con......
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Old 28-01-2006, 01:09 PM   #5
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thanks for your advice guys,I will enjoy my trip with no worries
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Old 28-01-2006, 03:33 PM   #6
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Your car should already have anti freeze/coolant in it from factory
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