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ice dragon coolant when to change?

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When should this coolant be change out for some new stuff because i think i'm well over due to change it but as its performance hasn't drop I'm not to worried?
 

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According to the manufacturer - it never needs changing, so unless the mix has become contaminated by other products. dont fix what aint broke.
 
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If thats the case that great haha but I'm sure i read some where it needs to be changed?
 

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If thats the case that great haha but I'm sure i read some where it needs to be changed?

well If you want to waste money on a whim - feel free to go ahead, It seems you want an excuse just to change the coolant so...

 
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I would have changed it within the first minute of filling my loop, changed it to distilled water.
 

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I would have changed it within the first minute of filling my loop, changed it to distilled water.

This stuff is gold i wouldn't change it for water haha, i've had zero problems with it my EK tubing is holding up fine.
 
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