Crockpot Antifreeze

[Dick Pacini]

When cleaning an engine in a crock-pot, is the antifreeze full strength or diluted 50/50 with water?

[Steve Lotz]

I use it full strength with no problems.

[Gerald Arana]

I dilute mine 50/50 with water. Haven't had a problem and it goes farther with H2O added.
Cheers, Jerry

[Dan McEntee]

 The antifreeze has rust inhibiters in it, and if you religiously take the engine out, rinse and oil having it 50/50 with water might not be a problem. But you can put just enough in a small crockpot to cover and engine, and then just leave it in there for darn near forever at full strength. The stuff in my crockpot is 20 to 25 years old by now. With no water in it, nothing to evaporate out of it. I have a small shed with s shelf right ny the door with a 110VAC outlet next to it and do my engine cooking there.   
   Type at you later,
    Dan McEntee

[Paul Smith]

Adding water would help to keep the engine fully submerged at less antifreeze cost.

[Doug Moisuk]

Just remember to remove any none metal parts first or it may dissolve or melt them. It may also remove colour anodizing.

[john e. holliday]

I use the antifreeze made for aluminum engines full strength with no pro even letting it cook over night.

[944_Jim]

Gentlemen,

This whole idea intrigues me...it has a following over on CEF too.

How hot do you get your solution? I don't think I want to purchase a crock pot "just for cleaning." However, I do have a small "Horrible Fright" heated ultra-sonic tank.

I also dabble in vehicle maintenance, so I have old antifreeze at times. Any good reasons for not recycling this as an aluminum cleaner? I usually use a Pine-Sol/water mix for bike carbs and other small parts.

Thanks for your perspectives and opinions.

[Dan McEntee]

Gentlemen,

This whole idea intrigues me...it has a following over on CEF too.

How hot do you get your solution? I don't think I want to purchase a crock pot "just for cleaning." However, I do have a small "Horrible Fright" heated ultra-sonic tank.

I also dabble in vehicle maintenance, so I have old antifreeze at times. Any good reasons for not recycling this as an aluminum cleaner? I usually use a Pine-Sol/water mix for bike carbs and other small parts.

Thanks for your perspectives and opinions.

      I know an R/C guy near me that uses one of those and a higher strength solution of Simple Green in his. I have an unheated cleaner that I have yet to try. I think it would be a good substitute for a crockpot that you can use indoors in your shop.  A small Crockpot is all you need, and they can be found at the Goodwill and other second hand store. New ones are 20 bucks or less at Walmart and some come with a backet that is pretty handy. I do all my crockpotting on low heat and let things simmer for over night or a whole day.

   Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

[Peter in Fairfax, VA]

You might be surprised how cheap a crock pot is.

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[Robertc]

I got my crock pot at Goodwill.  Think it was $5.00

[GallopingGhostler]

I use an old 8 cup Poly Perks plastic coffee percolator without the percolator basket. I like it because it uses less antifreeze solution than a crockpot. Once it comes to boiling temperature, it switches over to warm, which is equivalent to the low setting on your two heat position crockpots. I put my engine parts in, let it simmer overnight.