Buying Antifreeze, Don't pay for Water !!!

[HotRodPC]

So my handicapped buddy sent one of his friends to the Auto Parts store to get a gallon of antifreeze. The buddy came back with a gallon of 50/50 Mix Antifreeze and was asked, Why the helll did you get 50/50? The friend said because it was a $1 cheaper and it said for all makes and models.

OK, so I told his friend that he needs his mancard taken away for being an idiot.
In case everyone here doesn't know, you NEVER fall for that ******** where you buy a gallon of 50/50 for $12.99 when for $1 more you get a gallon of full strength that will make 2 gallons of 50/50. You can even collect a gallon of rain water for FREE instead of paying $12.99 for a half gallon of Antifreeze and a half gallon of water.

***** BUT, here is what prompted me to post about this issue. I got my April Napa sales flyer in the mail. They have Napa Brand 50/50 Antifreeze on sale through the end of April for $4.99. That works out to be equal to a full strength gallon for $9.98 a gallon which is a pretty good deal since I rarely see a gallon of full strength for anything less that about $12. *****

So there you have it. You have my permission to go buy 50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant and keep your mancard.

 

[Georgeb]

So my handicapped buddy sent one of his friends to the Auto Parts store to get a gallon of antifreeze. The buddy came back with a gallon of 50/50 Mix Antifreeze and was asked, Why the helll did you get 50/50? The friend said because it was a $1 cheaper and it said for all makes and models.

OK, so I told his friend that he needs his mancard taken away for being an idiot.
In case everyone here doesn't know, you NEVER fall for that ******** where you buy a gallon of 50/50 for $12.99 when for $1 more you get a gallon of full strength that will make 2 gallons of 50/50. You can even collect a gallon of rain water for FREE instead of paying $12.99 for a half gallon of Antifreeze and a half gallon of water.

***** BUT, here is what prompted me to post about this issue. I got my April Napa sales flyer in the mail. They have Napa Brand 50/50 Antifreeze on sale through the end of April for $4.99. That works out to be equal to a full strength gallon for $9.98 a gallon which is a pretty good deal since I rarely see a gallon of full strength for anything less that about $12. *****

So there you have it. You have my permission to go buy 50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant and keep your mancard.

I still mix my own. Has anyone checked the freeze point of the premixed? -35 is my target....

 

[HotRodPC]

I still mix my own. Has anyone checked the freeze point of the premixed? -35 is my target....

Good Point. Some of you in the far North or Canada probably need a little better than 50/50 at times.

 

[smoothandlow84]

I never have nor will i buy pre mixed antifreeze/coolant. Its package for idiots who can't measure. I usually have a mix of 80/20 in all my vehicles not for freeze limiting but heat transfer capabilities. It especially worries me to hear of anyone using non distilled water in the mix. Don't use tap water!!

 

[74 Shortbed]

WalMart has the straight stuff $9.98 and $.88 for distilled water, I never buy the pre mixed stuff..

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

NAPA's also doing the NAPA bucket thing this month, I heard. You buy the little three or four dollar bucket, and whatever you can fit in there is twenty percent off. The minimum is three items, but that sounds like a potentially good deal for the right parts. I heard it on the radio so you'd probably have to check with your local one to see if they're participating, but yeah. I wish they did this during the summer because that's when I have an influx of car parts purchases, but I know that's not the case for everyone.

 

[HotRodPC]

Yep, the 5 gallon bucket deal is in the ad too. Also, All Napa Gold Filters, which are made by WIX are 50% off this month too. Napa Gold is good filters.

 

[HotRodPC]

Sea Foam and Sea Foam Trans Tune cans are also on sale for $6.99. Seems that stuff is $8.99 to $9.99 a can now days at the discount auto stores. I still just get it at Walmart since it's usually $6.97 a can on their Everyday Low Price with the Smiley Face. And you know that Fuggin Smiley Face just cheers me the phuck up !!!

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

Didn't realize it was a big bucket like that. I thought it was just one of those little ones that you can get at the dollar store. That makes the deal better if you need bigger items like a Saginaw box or something. I'm guessing you're also limited to one bucket per trip.