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  1. 12-16-2014, 06:52 PM #1
    LeeWay
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    Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid as Coolant

    Guys, I beg you for your own good, not to use any flammable products for coolant.
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  2. 12-16-2014, 07:00 PM #2
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    Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid as Coolant

    Dang! What were you using?
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  3. 12-16-2014, 07:05 PM #3
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    Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid as Coolant

    My shop would not have been in the picture if the coolant was flammable. It was highly watered down koolmist in the tank and did not catch fire.
    The entire control panel in the machine melted.
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