Car doesn't run right after winterizing

[skittleslegend]

I just got back from Japan after storing my car for a few months, but now something is just not right. I decided to winterize my car while i was gone and I started with draining the radiator and pouring in a prefect 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. Then, I drained my oil and poured in a prefect 50/50 mixture of oil and antifreeze. After all that, I checked the hoses and went for a spin. I wanted the mixtures to get a good blending together so nothing would freeze while it sat in my garage for the winter. Well, all I can say is, this car runs like it only produces 50hp. The car runs like it's already frozen up and has no power. What gives? Is it because I used GM's red Dexcool coolant?

 

[squiggy]

Then, I drained my oil and poured in a prefect 50/50 mixture of oil and antifreeze.

I have never heard of doing this before.

 

[jasonandre]

I just got back from Japan after storing my car for a few months, but now something is just not right. I decided to winterize my car while i was gone and I started with draining the radiator and pouring in a prefect 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. Then, I drained my oil and poured in a prefect 50/50 mixture of oil and antifreeze. After all that, I checked the hoses and went for a spin. I wanted the mixtures to get a good blending together so nothing would freeze while it sat in my garage for the winter. Well, all I can say is, this car runs like it only produces 50hp. The car runs like it's already frozen up and has no power. What gives? Is it because I used GM's red Dexcool coolant?

......wut??

 

[Bartjo06]

Plz say April Fools.

 

[Nix]

(edit) Ugh... today... hah, good one man.

 

[Monk]

Good catch on the "Fool's Day" .......Had me thinking.
Now for his sake, let's hope that was it.

 

[skittleslegend]

****, I just realized what I had done. **** me.

 

[Monk]

****, I just realized what I had done. **** me.

So you're saying you actually put anti freeze in your oil? Sorry to hear that. Only thing I can come up with is drain the oil / refill with cheap fresh oil & add about 8oz's of SeaBreeze / take it for a ride 20 miles / drain and refill with quality oil.
Warning I don't know if this will work, I'd ask a pro.

 

[Monk]

Considering you made another thread 9 min. after this thread (HEAD) would lead me to believe you're not all that concerned with your oil problem..... But does sound like you'll be fun to have around....... Welcome.

 

[skittleslegend]

Well in defense of head, it does tend to take your mind off of things.

 

[trustdestruction]

If you are serious (which I don't think you are), then I would do a thorough oil flush. It's probably too late though.

 

[KennyGS]

You're engine is screwed.

 

[Eddie Blanco]

I have never heard of doing this before.

Is this serious?? I can't even believe it.....April fools?!?

 

[9thgizzyguy]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !

 

[CivicCanuck]

Coolant in the oil will wipe the bearings out in very short order. I hope this is an April fools joke.... otherwise that's going to be an expensive endeavor.

 

[DMS24]

Anybody else notice on this new guy's profile that it says "Aprilfools.com" under the webpage section? Was a good laugh anyway.

 

[jasonandre]

Anybody else notice on this new guy's profile that it says "Aprilfools.com" under the webpage section? Was a good laugh anyway.

Party foul!

 

[andre12dbsi]

I hate April Fools. Lol.

 

[Eddie Blanco]

Anybody else notice on this new guy's profile that it says "Aprilfools.com" under the webpage section? Was a good laugh anyway.

Dude....that's good investigative work!

 

[trustdestruction]

Anybody else notice on this new guy's profile that it says "Aprilfools.com" under the webpage section? Was a good laugh anyway.

Yeah, saw that. There's another member with the same thing Tight_SI. They both joined April Fools Day of last year.