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Will coolant eat through milk jugs?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by coff33, Jan 3, 2022.

  1. Jan 3, 2022 at 10:13 AM
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    coff33

    coff33 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Doing a coolant change and might not be able to drop off used coolant to disposal place for various logistical reasons right away. Safe to store old coolant in milk jugs for a few weeks? Or will it eventually leak because coolants are caustic?
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2022 at 10:16 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    It will be fine, it's not acid.
     
  3. Jan 3, 2022 at 10:16 AM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    It’ll be fine
     
  4. Jan 3, 2022 at 10:42 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    I certainly hope not.

    I mean you buy it in plastic jugs..........
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2022 at 10:57 AM
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    se7enine

    se7enine MCMLXXIX

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    The overflow is also plastic.
     
  6. Jan 3, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Truth. Not to mention the radiator end tanks.
     
  7. Jan 4, 2022 at 6:14 AM
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    jester156

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    not all plastics are the same but your coolant will be fine in milk jugs.
     
  8. Jan 4, 2022 at 6:18 AM
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    rnish

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    Many years ago my roommate left old coolent, in plastic milk jugs, in the trunk of his car. It melted through. He had fun cleaning it up. YMMV
     

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